The Media Lab of the Communications Commission hosted a seminar for novice and future startuppers. Titled “Pitching101,” the seminar was presented by the CEO of VRex Immersive and co-founder of Neuropilot, Nikoloz Gogochuri, who shared his experience on pitching a startup. During the meeting, the trainer reviewed the effective methods and best examples of pitching a startup idea in a short time, tips to consider during the presentation, storytelling style and other key issues. For...

The communications Commission has issued a written caution to “Agromedia” for violating product placement rules. In May 2023, the Commission monitored the programmes aired by the broadcaster and established a violation of product placement rules. Specifically, the programme in question encouraged viewers to purchase a product, highlighted the positive aspects and affordability of the product, specified store locations, and featured information on special offers and services....

The Communications Commission has granted “Formula Multimedia” authorisation for specialised entertainment and educational broadcasting. The TV station applied for authorisation on May 30. The Commission studied the submitted documents in detail, after which “Formula Multimedia” was registered as a private specialised broadcaster in the departmental register of authorised persons.  The channel will start broadcasting by July 15, 2023. “Formula...

A cooperation agreement has been concluded by the Communications Commission and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The document was signed by ComCom member Natia Kukuladze and UNDP Deputy Permanent Representative in Georgia Anna Chernyshova. The goal of the cooperation is to facilitate public use of the potential of the digital economy.  As part of the agreement, joint activities designed to raise digital literacy level will take place, including: reducing the digital divide,...

Commissioner Ekaterine Imedadze and IR and Project Management Office representative Mzia Gogilashvili took part in the annual Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The main topic of the event was “Regulation for a Sustainable Digital Future,” covering innovative global trends, technologies and new realities in the field. This year’s GSR was hosted by Egypt.  Ekaterine Imedadze appeared in the roles of speaker...

As part of the “Media Key” project, the Communications Commission held a movie screening and discussion for around 180 students of School N71, School N149 and School N143 in Tbilisi. The project aims to develop critical thinking skills among teenagers and helps them understand the content of films and cartoons.  The discussion was chaired by media literacy trainer Ani Gvetadze, who analysed the content and main themes of the film following the screening.  “Media...

The Media Academy of the Communications Commission organised a two-day seminar designed to enhance the qualifications of journalists. The seminar was presented by journalist Maka Antidze, who has 30 years of experience in the media industry. She worked at the Caucasus Bureau of Reuters as Head of the Bureau and Chief Correspondent. Earlier she was a correspondent for Associated Press. During the meeting, Maka Antidze provided the participants with detailed information about story telling,...

In order to raise young people’s awareness about the telecom industry, the Communications Commission held a public lecture for Tbilisi State University students on the subject of 5G technology. The lecture was presented by the ComCom Head of Spectrum and Technology Department Sandro Karumidze, who gave students detailed information about the advantages of 5G technology, its distinguishing features from the already implemented technologies, current global trends and the prospects for...

ComCom member Ivane Makharadze, Head of Media Services Department Konstantine Koridze and Head of Media Literacy Department Mariam Dakhundaridze took part in the 57th annual meeting of the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA), which was organised by the Norwegian Media Authority.  170 representatives of the 52 EPRA member regulators, permanent observers, media experts, the OSCE special representative on media freedom issues, representatives of the European Regulators...

The Communications Commission and the Commission for Communications Regulation of Ireland (ComReg) organised the 21st plenary meeting of the Eastern Partnership Electronic Communications Regulators Network (EaPeReg) in Dublin. The meeting was opened by ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze, in her role as Chair of the EaPeReg network for 2023.   During the meeting, EaPeReg representatives summarised the activities implemented by the EaPeReg expert groups in 2023, and discussed future...