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TVOne bags ICON Digital Award for social media development

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 21 March 2018

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TVOne bags ICON Digital Award for social media development
TVOne was honored with the ICON Digital Award at the Social Media Summit for its significant contributions to digital media. The event highlighted the importance of social media in shaping public opinions in Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD - AlphaPro's Social Media Summit held at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) discussed and praised the developments and expansions of this form of media.

Over 400 online networking activists, corporate and government representatives, and university students from all over Pakistan talked about the role and impact of social media in Pakistan and forged related strategies.

Awards were presented to prominent organizations and people working for and excelling in their respective digital fields.

AlphaPro, is a prominent advanced media setup administrative organization.

Honorary Chief Guest Lijian Zhao awarded TVOne the ICON Digital Award in recognition of digital media development. Amir Syed, Head of TVOne Digital received the award on behalf of Airwaves Media.

“Over the last few years, social media has globally emerged as one of the most powerful opinion-making tools where the ordinary public has the leverage to make their presence felt, and voice heard. Like rest of the world, social media in Pakistan plays a vital role in shaping ideas and reshaping public opinion,” Zhao said.

Managing Director AlphaPro, Adeel Ayub said: “Recognizing the importance of social media, the Social Media Summit aimsat preventing the misuse of this worldwide phenomenon. Also, it provides great learning opportunities for people interested in digital media marketing and to promote networking for the people related to social media.

”During the event, online networking activists and others held discussions and dialogues and discussed critical issues.

Key Points

  • TVOne awarded the ICON Digital Award for digital media excellence.
  • Over 400 participants attended the Social Media Summit in Islamabad.
  • Lijian Zhao presented the award to TVOne's Amir Syed.
  • The event focused on social media's impact on public opinion.
  • AlphaPro aims to address social media misuse and promote digital marketing education.

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