The Communications Commission will approve new porting regulations to make the porting of fixed and mobile telephone numbers easier for consumers. The aim of the regulation is to enable subscribers to easily switch from one provider to another without changing their number. The changes to the Regulations on Portability are in line with the Electronic Communications Code of Europe. These changes will increase competitiveness, which will ultimately benefit the consumer.  The new regulations...

The Media Academy of the Communications Commission has held a certified workshop for media representatives and students, titled “Storytelling – How to Tell an Interesting Story.” As part of the interactive training, reporter Marika Bakuradze shared her experience with the participants. The workshop focussed on topics such as storytelling in extended reports, creating interest among the viewers, the difference between extended reports and news stories, and the ways to start...

Communications Commission member Natia Kukuladze and Webster University professor Thomas Kleiner have held a masterclass on the topic of media communications at the Georgian campus of Webster University. During the seminar, Ms Kukuladze talked about the importance of strategic communications and media literacy. She presented examples that demonstrated why organisations should create and implement strategic communications systems. She highlighted the important role of strategic communications in...

In 2021, commercial TV advertising revenues increased by 30% year on year to GEL 79.8 million, up from GEL 61.4 million in 2020. Thus, broadcasters collected GEL 18.4 million more in commercial advertising compared to the previous year. Commercial advertising revenues include income from commercial adverts, sponsorship, product placement, tele shopping and announcements.  Teleimedi had the largest share of commercial TV advertising revenues in 2021 with 34.3%, followed by Mtavari Arkhi...

The Media Academy of the Communications Commission continues its Masterclass series with online lectures by Giorgi Khaburzania, who has 22 years of experience as a media manager and producer. Over the last few years, he has produced some of the most popular Georgian TV shows, including Georgia’s Got Talent, Master Chef and GeoStar. The course of online lectures allows viewers to learn free of charge about the process of creating mega-shows and high-quality television product. Giorgi...

The Communications Commission continues to train public school and vocational college teachers in tackling disinformation. The project, titled “The Challenge of Misinformation: Developing Critical Thinking in Schools,” has been renewed due to high demand from teachers. Training sessions shall take place over the course of two months in 10 regions, including including the regions with large ethnic minority populations. Up to 200 additional teachers will be trained in Tbilisi,...

The Communications Commission has declined to uphold Eduard Marikashvili’s complaint against Alt-Info, as according to the Law of Georgia on Broadcasting, only the self-regulatory body of the broadcaster can respond to cases of war propaganda. The Commission studied the case and found that the arguments presented in the complaint go beyond justifying a particular crime, and that there was evidence of war propaganda on the show.  According the legislation of Georgia, dissemination of...

The Media Academy of the Communications Commission held a training seminar for journalists, which was led by psychologist Rusudan Gorgiladze. The seminar concerned the subject of wartime and peacetime propaganda, its dissemination methods and its harmful impact. The psychologist used historical examples to provide participants with knowledge and information about protecting the public from psychological and information warfare. The trainer emphasised the special role and influence of propaganda...

The Communications Commission has selected 3 winners and a jury favourite out of 66 entries in the latest edition of the “Truth or Fiction?” contest. The winners have received ultramodern prizes. Competition winners, as well as students with outstanding entries, will be given certified training and career support by the Commission. A total of 15 students with the best entries will undergo a programme devised by BBC Academy and the Media Literacy Department, which will allow them to...

The Communications Commission of Georgia (COMCOM) and the Federal Communications Commission of the United States (FCC) have signed a cooperation agreement to share their experience on the issues of media and telecom policy. The aim of the agreement is to enable COMCOM and FCC to enhance competition, implement technological innovations and eliminate digital imbalance in the field of media and telecommunications policy.  COMCOM Chairman Kakha Bekauri and FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel met...