So LinkedIn asked: Who is a woman who has made an impact on your career? #IWD26 On International Women’s Day 2026, under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” I want to acknowledge someone who shaped an important chapter of my professional journey, Ms. Shazia Sikander, former Read more
Dashboard: https://nabeeltirmazi.com/WorldRadioDay_Trends_2026.html World Radio Day 2026 carried one theme: Radio and Artificial Intelligence. The conversations it triggered, from Hanoi to Sydney to Paris, were more urgent than the official messaging suggested. UNESCO framed AI as “a tool, not a voice.” On the ground, broadcasters were asking harder questions. Here is Read more
As World Radio Day 2026 invites us to explore “Radio and Artificial Intelligence,” our beloved industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. Will we become mere “audio factories,” churning out content, or will we embrace Augmented Creativity, where technology elevates our uniquely human touch? At the very core of this exciting Read more
You’re wrong if you think radio ever stayed the same. It never did. It just evolved without the fanfare. Vinyl became carts. Carts became automation. Automation became data-driven systems. One signal fractured into thousands of personalized streams. Each transition stripped away friction so we could double down on what actually Read more
The broadcasting landscape in January 2026 is hitting a massive friction point: we are moving AI out of the “test phase” and directly into live production, but the industry is nowhere near ready for the fallout. The most talked-about issue right now isn’t just the tech itself, it’s the Public Read more
After 9 years of an intense and transformative journey with AIBD, it’s time to turn the page. Partnering with 26 governments and 100+ broadcasters to deliver 137 trainings was more than a career highlight, it was a masterclass in how media architecture defines the soul of our societies. To the Read more
According to a UNESCO–ICFJ global survey, nearly 73% of women journalists have faced online violence during their careers, and one in five have been physically attacked as a result of that abuse. In Asia-Pacific, these threats are magnified for those working in disaster zones, conflict areas, and politically sensitive environments, Read more
Throwback to five years ago, thanks Facebook for the reminder… I had the privilege of leading a Google Crowdsource awareness workshop series, along with Saidul Karim and Desty Hotifatruwosai, guiding an incredible Southeast Asian community. Back then, we were volunteering to raise awareness that how important it is to have Read more
The countdown has begun for the 20th Asia Media Summit (AMS 2025)! This year is especially significant as AIBD celebrates two decades of excellence in shaping the future of media. These moments capture a key milestone—the signing ceremony in Phnom Penh with H.E. Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information, Cambodia, and Read more
1,771 days ago, when I joined Toastmasters International, I never imagined introducing myself this way. Today, as I hold this DTM plaque, I’m reminded of the journey it represents: a journey of perseverance, commitment, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. The Distinguished Toasmasters (DTM) is the highest award a member Read more