Nata Dzvelishvili
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“Journalists play the role of statisticians when covering cultural issues”
“Journalists play the role of statisticians when covering cultural issues”
Propaganda, unreliable sources, uniformity of topics, no in-depth reports and scandalous tone – these are the problems outlined by journalist Nino Kvirikashvili in a report dedicated to coverage of cultural issues ini Georgian media.
The research was implemented by the Media Development Foundation by support from the Open Society Georgia Foundation.
GARB Launched News Exchange System
GARB Launched News Exchange System
Georgian Association of Regional Broadcasters (GARB) uploads footage and scripts prepared by its Tbilisi Office to the joint server and GARB member TV channels use these materials as they wish. News exchange is done under the project titled Regional TV Channels with Improved Multiplatform News Products.
“We’re acting as a kind of bureau. Each member TV station has its password for accessing the common server.
Radio Liberty Media School and Internship Program – Interview with Marina Vashakmadze
Radio Liberty Media School and Internship Program – Interview with Marina Vashakmadze
Radio Liberty is opening a media school and will propose two programs to students – one-year certification and two-month internship programs – “Work and Learn with Radio Liberty.”
The media school will allow journalism students and all those interested in the given profession to work in newsroom regime and to create journalistic products.
IREX G-MEDIA Program (implemented by support from American people via the USAID.)
What will change with switchover to digital broadcasting?
What will change with switchover to digital broadcasting?
In 2015 Geogia must switch to digital broadcasting meaning that along with broadcasters the consumers will also face changes. You may have to purchase an additional device, or change your TV-set in order to see the TV-image in 2015. Although, you may even receive the digital signal without any changes; it depends on what kind of TV-set you have and what type of broadcast you receive.
GMG without Competition
GMG without Competition
Based on January 14, 2011Global Media Group (GMG) marked its one year anniversary in the Georgian TV space with the launch of Women’s Club on its sixth channel.
Company Owned by Bidzina Ivanishvili’s Spouse as Broadcaster Managing Company
Company Owned by Bidzina Ivanishvili’s Spouse as Broadcaster Managing Company
Billionaire BidzinaIvanishvili’s Public movement Georgian Dream has paid GEL 4 thousand as salary to LashaShonia, Company Igrika General Director. Igrika has been founded by Ilia (Bacho) Kikabidze, Maestro TV Director General. On September 9 2011 Igrika obtained license for broadcasting via cable network and on December 23 2011 the National Communications Commission also granted it the right of satellite broadcasting. At that time Kikabidze told media.ge that negotiations with certain partners were underway and he was planning to launch two TV channels.
Unclear Future of ‘Jikha’ and ‘Kolkheti’
Unclear Future of ‘Jikha’ and ‘Kolkheti’
In 2011 Samegrelo TV-company Jikha (Tsalenjikha) was reformed into a studio and Kolkheti-89 (Chkhorotskhu) into an information center. Both TV-companies are managed by the family of Zugdidi Municipality Governor. In May this year the Media Center for Open Abkhazia purchased the broadcasting licenses of these two TV-companies and launched reorganization. Still, neither the TVs, nor the new owner of their licenses have a precise development plan yet.
Rustavi Media Management Company Entitled to Conduct Satellite Broadcasts
Rustavi Media Management Company Entitled to Conduct Satellite Broadcasts
Speaking at the December 22 doors open day held at the Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) Kakhi Kurashvili, Head of the Legal department of GNCC said Erosi Kitsmarishvili is not conducting illegal broadcasting.
Common Distribution Network
Common Distribution Network
Georgian businessman-turned-politician Bidzina Ivanishvili is going to fund Free Press Support Organization. The overreaching goal of the organization will be to set up and develop new distribution network. The Free Press Support Organization was founded on December 13, 2011 by the Georgian Press Association. Since 2009 the publishers of Georgian newspapers such as Rezonansi, Kviris Palitra and Asaval-Dasavali have been the founders of the Georgian Press Association.
Dispute over Guria TV Company
Dispute over Guria TV Company
Tedo Kobakhidze, lawyer of Guria TV company founder Merab Sioridze alleges pressure by the authorities. Speaking at the December 15 briefing Tedo Kobakhidze accused the Supreme Court of illegal judgment and the opposing party of falsifying case-relates material.
The December 5 Supreme Court decision is being concerned. According to the ruling Merab Sioridze has been deprived a right to hold 100 percent of shares handed over to Marina Vasilieva, Director of Krona Ltd. The latter receded her share in favor of Malkhaz Sabadze.
Octopus
Octopus
“Small but closely interlinked network of friends and business partners control a large part of the Georgian advertising sector,” reads the recent report on the Georgian Advertising Market released by Transparency International – Georgia.
“General Media has a de-facto monopoly and whoever wants to place a commercial on national TV has to work with this company.” As regards the major players of outdoor advertising Outdoor.ge has taken over a large part of the advertising sector in the country,” reads the report.
Strategy of Switchover to Digital Broadcasting to be Worked out inGeorgia
Strategy of Switchover to Digital Broadcasting to be Worked out inGeorgia
Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development is to start developing the strategy of switchover to digital broadcasting, with support from the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This was announced at the Conference opened in Tbilisi Sheraton Metechi Palace Hotel on December 8.
The Conference is organized framework of the multi-month technical assistance program: “Georgia: Infocommunication Policy and Regulatory Development.”
Digital Broadcasting – Process Everyone Should be Aware Of
Digital Broadcasting – Process Everyone Should be Aware Of
Switchover to digital broadcasting – the process where journalists’ involvement and correct reporting are essential factors. On December 2-3 Internews Georgia organized training on the given issue for Tbilisi-based and regional media representatives.
On the first day of training twenty journalists participating in the training gained theoretical knowledge about digital broadcasting from media expert David Mikautadze.
Rally to Protect Media
Rally to Protect Media
On November 29 journalists, media owners, NGO representatives and policy makers held a rally at the premises of Tbilisi City Hall to protest the auction for the lots apportioned for trading booths.
Through a silent rally up to 200 people demanded the termination of the auction and the interests of press distributors and publishers to be taken into account. The individuals working in the newsagent kiosks until their removal joined the rally.
Coalition For Freedom of Choice Demands Termination of Auction for Lots Apportioned for Trading Booths
Coalition For Freedom of Choice Demands Termination of Auction for Lots Apportioned for Trading Booths
Coalition For Freedom of Choice demands the termination of the auction for the lots apportioned for trading booths and the meeting with the City Mayor Gigi Ugulava over the issue. The statement on the given demand was made by the Coalition members at the press conference held on November 28.
On November 11, 2011 Tbilisi City Hall announced an auction to obtain a right to set up the trading booths on 1,000 spots in the streets of the capital city.
Rally to be held in front of Tbilisi Municipality – ‘Hands off Georgian Printed Media!’
Rally to be held in front of Tbilisi Municipality – ‘Hands off Georgian Printed Media!’
On November 29 in front of the Tbilisi Municipality representatives of printed media will hold a protest rally due to non-consideration of the interests of publishers and press distributors when announcing auction on allocation of trading booths in Tbilisi streets.
“All of you who love newspapers, books and magazines are invited to the theatrical rally Tuesday. Bring your favorite newspapers with you and let’s all show them to Saakashvili and Ugulava… Hand off Georgian printed media!” Eliso Chapidze, editor of one of the leading daily newspapers Resonance wrote in her Facebook post.
Broadcasters Agree to Amendments to be Made to Code of Conduct for Broadcasters
Broadcasters Agree to Amendments to be Made to Code of Conduct for Broadcasters
The broadcasters have agreed to the initiative proposed by the Civic Development Institute (CDI) in regard to the amendments to be made to the Code of Conduct for Broadcasters. The amendment implies the expansion of the category of the individuals to enjoy a right to lodge complaints to the self-regulatory body in case of unethical reporting on juvenile-related issues.
Lelo – Oldest Sports Newspaper
Lelo – Oldest Sports Newspaper
The Lelo has the longest history from among the Georgian sports newspapers. Its first edition came out on 1934.
Law Enforcing Bodies and Judiciary – the most Non-transparent Institutions
Law Enforcing Bodies and Judiciary – the most Non-transparent Institutions
Law enforcing bodies and the judiciary has been named as the most non-transparent institutions in Georgia in the report published by the International Transparency Georgia on October 24. The Georgia National Integrity System Assessment was carried out in 2009-2011 and this is the first time its results are being published.
Conflict of Interest at GNCC
Conflict of Interest at GNCC
Irakli Chikovani, Chair, GNCC is facing conflict of interest at the position since he is the 35 percent shareholder of Magi Style Media whose main field of activity includes TV ad placement, reads the report published following the monitoring on GNCC activities carried out by Mikeladze Foundation and the Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) thanks to the financial backing of the Open Society Georgia Foundation. The presentation of the report was held On October 18 at Courtyard Marriott Hotel Tbilisi.
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