Being a member of the IABM has never made more sense. We recognise that to build and grow world class businesses and ensure long term success, our members need to be INFORMED and ENGAGED.
We are continuously striving to enhance the benefits package for members to ensure they get maximum value from their subscription. In addition we have negotiated discounted member rates across a range of activities to ensure that the financial justification is simple - see www.theiabm.org/discounts for details.
NB. Associate Members are not entitled to receive benefits which feature discounts from third party event organisations.
Representation & Mediation
- Horizon scanning on regulatory and legislative matters to provide early identification of issues impacting members
- Collective and individual representation and intermediation with executive management at event organisers
- Expert representation at, and reporting from SMPTE, AES, ABU, EBU and other standards bodies & broadcasting unions
Strategic Planning
- IABM Global Market Study - annual report providing detailed analysis of the structure and segmentation of the supply side of the broadcast and media technology market - partnership options and discounted purchase rates
- Confidential Industry Trends Survey undertaken by Ernst & Young
- Subscription to quarterly industry index tracking the financial performance of the sector
- Market Entry Studies - China and India currently available free to members who produce products in the UK
- Technical Advisory Service - 1:1 personalised and confidential free advice on standards and regulatory issues
Information Exchange & Networking
- Participation in the IABM Technical Task Group - discuss how developments in international standards and new legislation & regulation affects broadcast and media technology businesses
- Participation in IABM Marketing Task Group - influence which shows the IABM supports and our global event policy
- On event support & resources including free meeting area available for members at NAB, IBC, Cabsat, BroadcastAsia, InterBEE, CCBN and BIRTV
- Participation in Environmental email reflectors that bring you updates from industry colleagues on relevant technical issues
- Members’ only repository of technical, marketing and commercial resources available on the IABM website
- International events - the IABM hosts events for members to exchange ideas and network
- Online catalogue of industry press announcements and supporting RSS feeds
- Receive your own regular copy of the SMPTE meeting CD with copies of all relevant working papers
Industry Promotion
- Free listing in the IABM Sourcebook
- Free enhanced listing and banner advert on the IABM Product Locator website
- Online international media directory - identify relevant contacts and publications
- Broadcastpapers.com - free online service for members to publish white papers and case studies. Plus discounted rates for members using their lead generation service
Training & Development
- IABM JobShop - advertise vacancies free of charge
- Student Awards - putting members in touch with the engineers of the future
- Free consultancy advice on recruiting executive talent from JBA Executive Recruitment
- Business and technical briefings
How can members become more INFORMED?
- Financial Index - quarterly report which tracks aggregate sales and operational profit trends across the sector.
- Industry Trends Survey - 6-monthly confidential report undertaken by Ernst & Young providing a critical insight into current and forecast operating conditions.
- IABM Global Market Study - our annual report providing detailed analysis of the structure and segmentation of the supply side of the broadcast and media technology market.
- IABM Journal - quarterly printed publication addressing industry issues, technical developments, interviews with members and other industry opinion leaders.
- IABM Headlines & Deadlines - monthly email update on IABM activities and industry developments.
- IABM Technical Bulletin - monthly commentary on standards activity, environmental legislation and other technical issues.
- International Media Directory - up-to-date list of all key media & contacts around the world.
- Free RSS Newsfeed – receive industry announcements direct to your desktop.
How can members ENGAGE with the IABM?
- Regular Members Meetings - network with other members and participate in a variety of sessions covering business & marketing issues, event participation, technical developments and more.
- Regional Briefings - discuss the strategic issues affecting businesses around the world.
- IABM Exhibition Task Group - influence which shows the IABM supports and our global event policy.
- IABM Technical Task Group - discuss how developments in international standards and new legislation & regulation affects broadcast and media technology businesses.
- IABM Annual Conference - opportunity to listen to key industry opinion leaders on the future of our industry and debate the issues.
- International Events - meet with representatives from the IABM at the major international shows to discuss your issues and how the IABM can help you.
- Call Us - if you have a query then pick up the phone and talk to one of our Secretariat Team. If we don’t know the answer, we’re sure we will know someone who will.
The IABM is here to help. We provide a wealth of services - make sure that you are realising the true value.
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