According to the public opinion poll commissioned by ComCom, the majority (58%) of respondents identify general radio as the most popular type of radio broadcasting that requires additional programmes, while 22% believe that additional programmes are needed on specialised radio. Furthermore, the vast majority (91%) believe that radio station ought to broadcast across the whole country, while only 6% prefer regional radio.  These results were revealed in the Communications...

As part of the startup contest “Ideadrome,” the Media Lab of the Communications Commission trained the participating teams in content marketing and customer communication. The seminar was led by tech entrepreneur and tech commercialisation expert Davit Chechelashvili, who shared his experience with the startup development approach and the frequently made errors in this process. Under the guidance of professional mentors, participating startuppers will undergo 5-day intensive...

In order to eliminate product placement violations in the Georgian television space and protect consumer rights, Communications Commission member Ivane Makharadze and Head of the Media Services Regulation Department Kote Koridze met with the lawyers, marketing representatives and producers of TV company Rustavi 2. The workshop served to raise participants’ awareness about product placement violations, as well as discuss the legal framework and existing guidelines on product placement...

The Communications Commission, with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, has made the primary school computer science textbook “Hello Ruby” available to all schools.  As part of this initiative, “Hello Ruby” author Linda Liukas trained 20 teachers in the teaching methods and approaches that employ her books. In addition, trainers held up to 50 webinars for over 800 computer technology teachers across Georgia, including ethnic...

The Communications Commission has launched the Digital Support Programme in Khobi, holding an informational meeting with deputy mayors and administrative employees of the city’s municipality. The meeting served to raise awareness about the programme and the need to develop digital skills.  Within the framework of the programme, seminars on digital literacy and safe use of the internet will be held in 20 target settlements of the municipality of Khobi. With the help of specialists,...

As part of the Global Symposium of Regulators organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze and Head of IR Service Nino Grdzelishvili held meetings with the ITU General Secretary Dorin Bogdan Martin and Director of the ITU Development Bureau Cosmas Zavazava. The meetings concerned the issues of cooperation between ITU and ComCom, and joint future initiatives.  The General Secretary thanked Ekaterine Imadedze for her active involvement in ITU...

The Media Academy of the Communications Commission organised a two-day seminar for journalism students and other interested persons on the subject of creating brand media and determining its concept. Titled “Brand Media: Creation and Development Strategies,” the meeting was led by journalist and media communication specialist Tea Skhiereli, who shared her substantial experience with the participants. The seminar discussed the essence of brand content and brand journalism, their...

ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze and Head of IR Service Nino Grdzelishvili took part in the annual Global Symposium of Regulators (GSR-24) organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The event served to bring together representatives of regulatory bodies from the field of telecommunications and technology, policy makers and digital industry stakeholders in order to share experiences on current regulatory issues.  Within the framework of the event, Ekaterine Imedadze took...

ComCom member Natia Kukuladze took part in the forum Strong Diaspora in the Service of the Motherland, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark Diaspora Day. The purpose of the meeting was to deepen the ties and cooperation between the state and diaspora, as well as to discuss the existing challenges and opportunities and increase the role of the diaspora in the development of the country.  Participants worked in three different thematic groups, discussing and exchanging...

The Communications Commission has successfully held the eleventh edition of the medial literacy contest “Truth or Fiction?” Over 100 pupils from different regions across Georgia took part in the competition. A competent jury panel evaluated the submissions and identified three winners who received high-tech prizes from the Commission. According to the rules of the contest, participants were required to identify fake news in the media space (internet, television and printed media)...