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From a simple start in 1954 allowing television stations in eight countries to
share news reports over the newly-named "Eurovision" network, the News
Exchanges today offer a platform over which more than 33,000 news items per year are
exchanged between Eurovision participants.
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Eurovision participants contribute items to the Exchanges on a reciprocal basis,
using the Eurovision network for distribution. The Exchanges are
organized at regularly-scheduled times, or as required by news developments, and are
managed by the Eurovision Operations staff in Geneva.
The content of the Eurovision News Exchanges reflects the participants' own national and
international news gathering. More than 100 items air daily
on the News Exchanges, providing an invaluable supplement to broadcaster's
own news production capabilities.
Additionally, the News Exchanges offer extensive coverage of live events. From the
coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to man's walk on the moon to the attack on the World Trade Center,
the News Exchanges ensure that important news reaches over 350 million viewers.
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There are five different categories of News Exchanges:
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News Exchange |
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Breaking international news stories, major events
and general interest news items. |
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News Futures |
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Forward planning details for future transmissions of live events and news items. |
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Sports News Exchange |
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Extracts from sports events and sports-related
news stories such as interviews, portraits and press conferences.
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Sports News Futures |
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Forward planning details for future
transmissions of sports news items for next seven and 30 days.
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Youth News Exchange - YNE |
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News stories of interest to younger
viewers and and general news items adapted for a younger audience. |
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Regional Exchanges |
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Stories focusing on specific European regions, including
Eastern Europe, the Nordic and Baltic countries and the Mediterranean.
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