TV tech brings the world together
The latest camera technologies can capture thousands of images every second and can even “see” colour in near-total darkness. Beneficial not just for sports programming, such advances have transformed documentary filmmaking with the ability to capture stunning images of wildlife and the natural world. Thanks to these technological advances, television productions now rival cinema in terms of image quality.
The invention of television changed our media landscape forever. But in today’s hyper connected world, what is TV anymore? Is television still television, on a portable screen? The United Nations celebrates World Television Day on 21 November. The World Television Day is celebrated around the globe on November 21 and it is recognized as a key tool for informing the public on the important and evolving role of TV in our lives. Even with the rise of mobile internet and online video viewing, traditional television broadcasting is still a mass media reaching billions of viewers.
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WORLD TV DAY
What We Do
In recognition of the increasing impact television has on decision-making by bringing world attention to conflicts and threats to peace and security. The United Nations and its Agencies invite major international broadcasters to join in distribution partnerships that offer a full range of bold, engaging and diverse television programming. The UN welcomes innovative ideas for collaboration in the form of co-productions, new genres or TV formats that will enable us to diversify our audience.
- Fostering public understanding of the work of the United Nations and its goals.
- Reaching audiences and supporting the work of the international news media.
UN News audio products range from our Monday-Friday ‘News In Brief’, where we summarize the key stories of the day, to our flagship podcast series, ‘The Lid Is On’. We aim to bring you fresh interviews daily with UN agency newsmakers, opinion-formers, academics, NGOs and activists who are working through the UN. We will continue with our specialist shows on gender issues and Africa, as part of our expanding stable of in-depth podcasts, which also includes our ‘Podcast Classics’ from the rich audio archive of UN Radio, stretching back to the 1940s. Please go to our AUDIO HUB to download the full range of bulletins, packages, podcasts and interviews, in easy-to-use mp3 format.
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UN Video produces two television series throughout the year: 21st Century, the monthly 30-minute newsmagazine featuring human-interest stories in a dynamic, field-oriented style; and UN in Action, the series of short features on the work of the United Nations in the field. UN Video also produces Year in Review, the 15-minute documentary produced annually in December that captures the major highlights of the Organization’s activities and initiatives during the year in the life of the United Nations that provides an excellent overview of the events that affected the world.µ
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UN Photo provides photographs of meetings and events at Headquarters as well as activities in the field to journalists and broadcasters covering UN activities, through the UN Photo Library at Headquarters as well as through its online digital photo archive management system. The UN Photo Library also has a one-of-a-kind archive of over 800,000 images that chronicle the history of the Organization, available to publishers and the media. Digital photos are available as soon as the images are acquired and processed. Nominal fees for the issuance of prints may apply.
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The U.N. News also provide a studio-read intro on their interviews and programmes, so that you can use the content unedited, if that’s what suits your broadcast format and programming.
We hope you enjoy this new multimedia service and continue to use and enjoy our wider range of audio material. UN News produces daily news content in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, and weekly programmes in Hindi, Urdu and Bangla.
UN TV provides live daily feeds of meetings, conferences and special events at UN Headquarters in New York and around the world. These daily TV feeds are used regularly by the three main syndicators — APTN, Reuters, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) — as well as many individual broadcasters.
UN Video programmes are free of charge to authorized broadcasters who have negotiated a Letter of Agreement with specific terms and conditions. The selection of partners is at the discretion of the UN Promotion and Distribution Unit.
What Is TV Anymore?
The invention of television changed our media landscape forever. But in today’s hyper connected world, what is TV anymore? Is television still television, on a portable screen?
History of Television
John Logie Baird oversees his invention. The Stanley Weston Archive. The world’s first television stations first started appearing in America in the late 1920s and early 1930s. The first mechanical TV station was called W3XK and was created by Charles Francis Jenkins (one of the inventors of the mechanical television). That TV station aired its first broadcast on July 2, 1928.
UNITED NATIONS CHRONICLE
Known as the “magazine of the United Nations”, the UN Chronicle featured in-depth articles submitted by United Nations officials, international experts and policy-makers, as well as representatives of non-governmental organizations and civil society from all parts of the world. Individual issues focused on a wide variety of topics, including human rights, humanitarian concerns, and matters related to human settlements and climate change. The UN Chronicle, produced by the United Nations Department of Global Communications, has served as the Organization’s flagship magazine since 1946, providing authoritative information and debate on the activities of the larger United Nations system. The print edition was discontinued following the publication of a special 2018 double issue. The magazine was moved to an all-digital format on 1 January 2019.
The new, exclusively web-based UN Chronicle, launched in August 2019, continues to feature authoritative articles from a wide range of international experts and stakeholders. Today, the UN Chronicle proudly continues that mission as the digital magazine of the United Nations.
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Television as a symbol for communication
Though screen sizes have changed, and people create, post, stream and consume content on different platforms, the number of households with television sets around the world continues to rise.
The interaction between emerging and traditional forms of broadcast creates a great opportunity to raise awareness about the important issues facing our communities and our planet.
Television represents a symbol for communication and globalization in the contemporary world. Its impact and presence and its influence on world politics could not be denied.
PODCASTS
Climate Biz (IFC)
IFC’s podcast series—Climate Biz—brings together clients, partners, and IFC experts to explore climate markets across the globe, taking a deep dive into industries ranging from renewable energy to energy efficiency to climate-smart agribusiness and urban transportation.
Water World (World Bank)
Water World is a podcast series brought to you by the World Bank’s Water Global Practice and the Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership (GWSP). It explores the issues that are crucial to delivering a water-secure and healthy world for all. Join to learn more!
Future Keepers (IFC)
Challenges people in countries face on a regular basis are now the focus of a new IFC Pacific podcast mini-series, called Future Keepers, which launches today. Featuring leaders from organizations across the Pacific, Future Keepers offers valuable insights into how they have sought to overcome these challenges and forge ahead through these difficult times.
WHO/Europe Russian-language podcast on the hottest health topics
“United Action for Better Health in Europe”. The podcast series will contribute to promoting health and well-being in Russian-speaking countries by raising public awareness of important health issues at the country level.
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