Press Releases
Radio Free Asia Commemorates 15 Years of "Bringing a Free Press to Closed Societies"
September 27, 2011On Sept. 29, Radio Free Asia (RFA) will commemorate the 15th anniversary of its first broadcast on that date in 1996. Since its launch, RFA has been providing accurate and objective news and information for people living in six Asian countries that restrict free speech and media freedoms. Read More
Highlights
Martí Hosts Unprecedented Forum on Impact of Digital Media on Cuba
September 27, 2011The Martís hosted an unprecedented live discussion on digital media’s role in shaping changes in Cuba. Cuban and American bloggers, writers and academics joined the program entitled “Cuba Forward: The Social Media and Cuba’s Future” via telephone, internet and Skype from Cuba, Miami, New York and Read More
Events
Watch the 2011 BBG Gold Medal Awards Ceremony Here
September 27, 2011"In recognition of exemplary contributions toward the accomplishment of the mission and goals of the Broadcasting Board of Governors." The BBG Medal Awards Ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, in the Wilbur J. Cohen Auditorium and will be available live and on demand. Read More
Press Releases
BBC-BBG Joint Protest of Threats to the Independent Media in Iran
September 23, 2011The U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG ) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) take the opportunity of this UN General Assembly to protest an escalating campaign by the Iranian government to silence independent media in Iran. Read More
BBG’s Commission on Innovation Holds First Meeting in New York
September 23, 2011A newly-formed BBG Commission on Innovation launched on September 22 in New York City. The Commission brings together leaders who have proven success in digital media to help shape world-class platforms to reach U.S. international broadcasting’s unique overseas environments. Read More
The U.S. Ambassador to Libya Discusses the Situation in Libya on Radio Sawa
September 23, 2011Radio Sawa conducted an interview with the US ambassador to Libya Gene Cretz to discuss major challenges and threats facing Libya and the role of the U.S. in building civil society in the country. Read More
Alhurra TV Nearly Doubles its Audience in Egypt
September 21, 2011Alhurra’s weekly audience in Egypt jumped to nearly 8 million viewers according to the international research firm ACNielsen. The network’s viewership in Egypt rose from 3.9 million (7.5 percent) in 2010 to 7.7 million (14.7 percent) in 2011. Read More
Bassel Sabri Joins Alhurra’s Al Youm
September 19, 2011Egyptian anchor Bassel Sabri joins Alhurra’s Al Youm today, Sept. 18th. He will co-anchor the magazine program with Engy Anwar from Al Youm’s main studios in Dubai. Read More
Highlights
Washington Post Profiles VOA's "OMG! Meiyu" Webshow
September 16, 2011The Washington Post reports on the viral popularity of VOA's new web video series "OMG! Meiyu," which gives Mandarin Chinese speakers a fun and accessible window into the colloquial side of American English. Read More
Press Releases
BBG Condemns Threats to Press Freedom and Furthers Reform Efforts
September 15, 2011At today's BBG meeting, the Board discussed and advanced plans to carry out a comprehensive reform for U.S. international broadcasting, and called public attention to a string of disturbing incidents of repression and intimidation perpetrated against BBG journalists in recent months. Read More