The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards celebrated excellence in the broadcasting industry, in the areas of technology, digitalisation, and engineering at its inaugural edition on June 8 in Singapore.

According to the organisers: “The broadcasting industry is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional television and radio coexist with digital streaming services, social media, and mobile content consumption. On top of this, broadcasters also have to consider evolving technologies and shifting consumer preferences. Whilst these changes present a myriad of challenges, they also offer numerous opportunities for growth and innovation. The rise of over-the-top (OTT) platforms, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way consumers interact with media. Broadcasters have to continue innovating and adapting to leverage new technologies and remain competitive.”

The awards programme aims to recognise companies that were able to embrace these challenges as opportunities to deliver compelling experiences across multiple platforms.

ABS-CBN Corporation, Philippines, won the Innovation Award for Audio Description for its programme Big Dipper, which provides an inclusive viewing experience for hearing-impaired audiences.

Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad won three awards, Innovation Award for Audience-Centric Multi-Platform Solutions, Innovation Award for Audio Streaming & Monitoring System and Innovation Award for Radio Studios.

SPH Media powered by Triton Digital won the Excellence Award for Radio Podcast – Singapore, for its audio-streaming app Awedio. It is a free digital audio-streaming app that was launched in 2021, providing uninterrupted live streaming of SPH Radio stations and local podcasts that cover topics such as health, entertainment and crime. The company’s adoption of audio streaming and podcasting technology has enabled it to repurpose daily broadcast content from its five radio stations into podcasts.

See the full list of winners here