JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA — W7Worldwide, a renowned marketing communications consultancy agency, celebrated World Television Day with an ad championing television in the burgeoning influence of digital platforms. Marking the anniversary of the first World Television Forum in 1996, the global observance of World Television Day serves to recognize the vital role television plays in shaping societal narratives.
In the current landscape dominated by digital broadcasting platforms and social media, television remains an integral part of daily life, serving as a crucial source of information and entertainment. Even as social media platforms expand content accessibility, television remains the most reliable medium for video content consumption, with a growing number of households investing in television sets.
Originally established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1996, World Television Day acknowledges the medium’s profound impact on global decision-making, its role in highlighting conflicts and global peace issues, and its contribution to raising awareness about critical global matters.
W7Worldwide’s film emphasizes the crucial role of television in providing vital information, education, and entertainment during significant global events, including political, sporting, economic, and social occurrences worldwide including:
Live Royal Decrees
The broadcast of live royal orders on Saudi television screens, emphasizing television’s role in disseminating crucial announcements prior to their circulation on social media platforms.
Sporting Events
The excitement of the Al-Hilal and Al-Nasr derby match in the Saudi League, highlighting television’s magnetic draw for sports enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world.
Interviews
Television continues to play a pivotal role in politics and economics, broadcasting high-profile meetings and interviews with key figures, including His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, during an interview with the Fox News channel.
Cultural and Social Events
TV covers a spectrum of social and cultural events, from royal weddings to cultural gatherings and live sermons, all exclusively broadcast on television.
The film underscores television’s enduring presence and profound impact within Arab societies and globally. World Television Day serves as a powerful reminder that television continues to be a vital medium for cultural awareness, entertainment, and the celebration of a nation’s achievements.
