European Broadcasting Union
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history of broadcasting
- In broadcasting: International organizations
…unworkable, a strong organization, the European Broadcasting Union, was created by the countries of western Europe in 1950, with its administrative headquarters in Geneva. It has a membership of more than 30 nations that includes not only all nations of western Europe but also others such as Algeria, Israel, Jordan,…
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role of Curran
- In Charles Curran
…served as president of the European Broadcasting Union from 1973 to 1978. During his term as chief executive of the BBC, Curran successfully preserved its independent status in the face of strong political pressures and mounting financial constraints. He was knighted in 1974 and in 1978 became managing director and…
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