EBU Update

We're approaching summer with a great programme of news and events at the EBU! Scroll down to read about the success of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Eurovision Sport’s exclusive agreements, our latest research on diversity and public service media and much more.

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SPOTLIGHT

Eurovision Song Contest 2023 reaches 162 million viewers with record-breaking online engagement and musical impact 

The 67th Eurovision Song Contest, hosted by the BBC in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine, united audiences across the world on both linear and online platforms.

The Contest reached 162 million people over the 3 live shows across 38 public service media markets, with more than 540 million views of official videos on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

LATEST NEWS

Who gets prominence?! 

Big tech platforms are unilaterally determining who sees what and when – based on their own recommender algorithms and community standards. Without regulatory intervention, the gatekeeping role of digital device and user interface providers will likely remain unchallenged in the near future, ultimately further reinforcing their market power.

Act now to protect our democracies from disinformation

Our Director General Noel Curran spoke out about the lack of transparency and accountability surrounding Twitter’s policy decisions. Verification is essential for audiences to understand where their news comes from on social media and to ensure accurate, impartial, and well-researched information is being shared. 

DAZN deal sees EBU make high-profile women’s club football debut with UEFA Women’s Champions League Final 2023 

We are delighted to have reached an agreement with DAZN for 12 Members to broadcast the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final 2023 free-to-air this weekend.

Eurovision Sport agrees media rights deal with FIBA 3x3

We're thrilled to announce we've reached agreement with FIBA, the international basketball federation, to broadcast the new Olympic discipline of 3x3 basketball over the next two years.

Network Technology Seminar 2023

The EBU Network Technology Seminar, the go-to event for media professionals working with the latest innovative technologies, took place last month. You can catch up on the presentations that showcase the latest developments in media production infrastructures, networks, and cloud technologies.

Luxembourg to return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024

We are thrilled to welcome back Luxembourg to the Eurovision Song Contest 30 years after their last participation and 40 years after their last win. The country has one of the most successful records in the Contest with 5 wins in the first three decades of the competition alone.

FEATURED RESOURCE

Diversity and Public Service Media

Download the latest report on staff diversity and strategies related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in public service media.

EVENTS AND TRAINING

Featured events

We think you'll be interested in this month's events at the EBU. Visit ebu.ch to see all our upcoming events.

• Measuring Social Impact Webinar (Geneva/Online, 13 June)
• Access Services Experts meeting 2023 (Belgrade, 15-16 June)
• News Xchange (Dublin, 19-20 June)
• 90th General Assembly (Madrid, 29-30 June)

EBU Academy courses

Take a look at the upcoming courses offered to all media professionals by our Academy. Find the full list on academy.ebu.ch.

• Creating Engaging Visual Content for Social Media (Online, 5-7 June)
• Skill up, Speak out and Raise your International Profile (Online, 5-8 June)
• Executive Programme (Barcelona, Los Angeles and New York, 7 June-2 Nov)
• TikTok and News (Online, 19-22 June)

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