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“ TELEVISION THAT SHINES ON THE NIGHT OF SATELLITES ”
TV AWARDS
THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AT THE MEDIA INDUSTRY

BEHIND THE SCENES OF MEDIA AWARDS

The head on the pulse of best media awarding and their forthcoming ceremony of awarding to see who will be in one line with the best of the best this year . We have tried to highlight first of all awards which also have the wildest recognition of publicity .

“ TELEVISION THAT SHINES ON THE NIGHT OF SATELLITES ”

Today our review is dedicated to some of the most significant events in the media industry , the greatest media awards all over the world .
The Eutelsat TV Awards ( www . eutelsattvawards . com ) is a special and unique annual international event in the media industry focusing on the creativity , innovation , energy and exceptional talent of thematic television globally .
“ Television sits at the heart of the digital media industry , boosted by multi-screen viewing and social networks that are generating a global conversation .”
Duilio Giammaria , Jury Chairman of at the Eutelsat TV Awards ceremony
For the last years it is held in Rome in Italy at November and gathers over 300 international broadcasting professionals .
The prize-giving ceremony called “ The Night of Satellites ” and the prize called Gaia ( Greek goddess of the earth , and symbol of life and hope , produced the sky , mountains and sea . Constantly embracing the earth , her myth is a metaphor for satellites that silently encircle the world ). This prize is a prestigious recognition of the excellence and innovation of the thematic television channels enjoyed by millions of satellite TV homes over the last decade .
The Eutelsat TV Awards are aimed at promoting the finest broadcasting in the thematic satellite landscape , distinguishing excellence and innovation in thematic satellite television . They reveal where the talent is , what ’ s new in the market , who is nurturing creativity , leveraging technology and growing audience share .
The event was set up to reflect the volume and diversity of channels enabled by the emergence of digital technologies . Thematic channels are a major component of today ’ s broadcasting landscape and they deserve an event that shines a spotlight on their creativity .
The prize has gained more importance and credibility over the years , and has extended its presence well outside Europe . Registration is free and virtually open to channels from around the world , who are invited to submit their entry in one of the following 9 categories :
CHILDREN ’ S : channels addressing younger audiences , children , and teenagers .
CINEMA : offerings of networks or specific services regarding cinema ( including channels covering a specific genre or niche films : thriller , science-fiction , etc .)
10 ▪ Issue 6 JUNE 2016 Season Screen TV Review