World Television Day

Since 1948, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has worked closely with broadcasters to develop new standards and systems aligned with the latest broadcasting technologies . Mr. Mario Maniewicz have celebrated World Television Day 2023 on 21 November with on overview of ITU’s close engagement with the emerging television industry over the years. “We take pride in ITU’s 75 years of efforts in developing new broadcasting standards and systems aligned with the latest cutting-edge technologies,” Maniewicz told delegates at ITU’s World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC‑23) in Dubai, UAE. Through this kind of technical work, ITU has enabled helped to transform our world into a “global village.” “Since it released its first technical standards for television in 1949, ITU has consistently developed globally harmonized standards that have progressively enhanced the television viewing experience, addressing both visual and audio quality,” Maniewicz explained. “From early colour ...

Each year, a short clip is created by egta, ACT and The Global TV Group to promote the power of television . The three associations are asking their members (broadcasters all over Europe) to show this clip on TV on the 21st of November , to celebrate television . In 1996, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed November 21st as World Television Day , “in recognition of the increasing impact television has on decision-making by alerting world attention to conflicts and threats to peace and security and the potential role of television in sharpening the focus on other major issues, including economic and social issues .” egta, ACT & The Global TV Group