TTLA: Companion Broadcasting and Application Solutions at the Voice of Vietnam Radio Station.

1. Full name of doctoral candidate: Dong Manh Hung 2. Gender: Male
3. Date of birth: October 8, 1968 4. Place of birth: Tuyen Quang
5. Decision No. 3253/2016/QD-XHNV dated September 30, 2016, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) recognizing the doctoral student.
6. Changes in training process: Return to workplace in January 2021
7. Thesis title: Companion Broadcasting and Application Solutions at the Voice of Vietnam Radio.
8. Major: Journalism 9. Code: 62.32.01.01
10. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Ky
11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
- The thesis systematized the concepts and further developed the theory of radio broadcasting in general and companion broadcasting in particular. It summarized the characteristics and role of companion broadcasting as a modern form of broadcasting that allows it to accompany events and listeners, providing quick news updates, closely following and developing news into hot topics, and interacting with listeners, treating listeners as co-producers. Based on research into the methods of companion broadcasting used by several radio stations around the world, the thesis presented experiences in applying companion broadcasting in Vietnam.
- Based on a survey and assessment of the current state of implementing companion broadcasting at the Voice of Vietnam, the thesis has identified the successes and limitations, and the causes of these successes and limitations, in the implementation of companion broadcasting in Vietnam.
- The thesis has identified issues that need attention when applying companion broadcasting and proposed a system of general and specific solutions for applying companion broadcasting at the Voice of Vietnam Radio.
The results of this thesis contribute to the process of innovating radio production methods to suit the current stage of social development and media journalism.
12. Practical applications:
This thesis can be applied to the process of radio broadcasting innovation in Vietnam, especially for channels focusing on news, music, and traffic.
13. Future research directions:
Based on the results of this thesis, the author can continue to research how digital transformation impacts radio broadcasting in general and companion radio broadcasting in particular, thereby proposing solutions to further innovate radio broadcasting to better serve audiences in a rapidly changing media environment.
14. Published works related to the dissertation:
- Dong Manh Hung (2015), “Real-life radio reporting - An attractive genre”, “25 years of research and training in journalism and media”, Hanoi National University Publishing House, pp. 313-317
- Dong Manh Hung (2018), “From live broadcasting to companion broadcasting - VOV's mark in innovating radio production methods”, National Scientific Conference: “Vietnamese Journalism in the Renovation Period - Theoretical and Practical Issues”, Conference Proceedings, Information and Communications Publishing House”, Hanoi, pp. 349-252
- Dong Manh Hung (2018), “Using words and details rich in imagery and semantics to achieve high effectiveness in broadcasting”, National Workshop “Preserving the Purity of the Vietnamese Language in Mass Media”, Workshop Proceedings, Information and Communications Publishing House, Hanoi, Vol. 2, pp. 92-97
Dong Manh Hung (2019), “Improving the quality of the grassroots broadcasting system contributes to sustainable local development”, “Journalism and media - Perspectives from practice”, volume 4, Labor Publishing House, pp. 425-429
Dong Manh Hung (2019), “Initial study on using the advantages of social networks in radio programs of Vietnam National Radio”, “Journalism and Media - Key Issues”, volume 1, Hanoi National University Publishing House, pp. 309-317
- Dong Manh Hung (2019), “Application of technology in radio production - Extending the reach of the Voice of Vietnam”, Vietnam-Laos International Scientific Conference in the Digital Media Era”, Nghe An, July 2019, Conference Proceedings, pp. 21-24
- Dong Manh Hung (2022), “Digital transformation at Voice of Vietnam: Current situation and some proposals”, Scientific conference “Digital transformation in journalism, some theoretical and practical issues” June 2022, Conference proceedings, pp. 225-232
- Dong Manh Hung (2022), “Voice of Vietnam Radio performs the function of social supervision and criticism”, National Scientific Conference “Promoting the role of social supervision and criticism of the press in the current context” June 2022, Conference proceedings, pp. 257-264
- Dong Manh Hung, Tran Huong Tra (2022), “Digital transformation - the first steps of radio of Vietnam”, International Journal of multi sciences, E ISSN 2722 2985 multiscience ,Vol 3 (1), May 2022.
- Dong Manh Hung, Tran Huong Tra (2022), “Solutions to address the new demands of the current Vietnamese radio audience”, International Journal of multi sciences E ISSN 2722 2985. Multiscience, Vol. 2, (12), March 2022


                                                                            

1. Ph.D candidate: Dong Manh Hung 2. Sex: Male
3. Date of birth: October 8, 1968 4. Place of birth: Tuyen Quang
5. Admission decision number: No 3253/2016/QD-XHNV Dated: september 30th, 2016 of Headmaster of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.
6. Changes in the academic process: Return to Office in January 2021
7. Thesis title: Companion radio and application solution at Voice of Vietnam
8. Major: Journalism 9.Code: 62.32.01.01
10. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Ky
11. Summary of the new results of the thesis:

- On the basis of the survey and assessment of the current status of the implementation of companion radio at Radio Voice of Vietnam, the thesis has pointed out the successes and limitations, the causes of the limited successes in implementation. companion radio in Vietnam.
- The thesis has pointed out issues that need attention when applying companion radio and proposed a system of general and specific solutions for companion radio application at the Voice of Vietnam.
- The results of the thesis contribute to the process of innovating radio production methods to match the current stage of social development and media development.
12. Practical applicability of the thesis:
The thesis can be applied in the process of radio innovation in Vietnam, especially with News, Music, and Traffic channel.
13. Further research directions:
From the results of the thesis, the author can continue to study how the digital transformation process affects radio in general and companion radio in order to come up with possible solutions to continue radio innovation to better serve the public in the context of a changing media environment
14. Published works related to the thesis
- Dong Manh Hung (2015), “Realistic Radio Reportage - A Fascinating Genre", "25 years of research and training in media journalism", Hanoi National University Publishing House, pp313-317
- Dong Manh Hung (2018), "From live broadcast to companion radio - VOV's imprint in radio production innovation", National scientific conference: "Vietnamese journalism in the renovation period - Theoretical and practical issues , Proceedings of the Conference of Information and Communication Publishing House", Hanoi, pp.349-252
-Dong Manh Hung (2018), "Using words and details rich in images and semantics to achieve high efficiency in broadcasting", National Workshop "Preserving the purity of Vietnamese language in mass media, Conference Proceedings, Information and Communication Publishing House, Hanoi, Vol. 2, pp.92-974.
- Dong Manh Hung (2019), “Improving the quality of the groundswell radio system to contribute to local sustainable development”, Press and media - Points of view from practice, Vol 4, Labor Publishing House, pp.425- 429
-Dong Manh Hung (2019), "Initially exploring the advantages of using social networks in radio programs of Voice of Vietnam", Media journalism-Key issues, Vol. 1, Hanoi National University Publishing House, pp.309-317
-Dong Manh Hung (2019), "Application of technology in radio production - Extending the wings of the Voice of Vietnam", International Scientific Conference Vietnam Laos in the era of digital communication", Nghe An, July 2019, Conference Proceedings, pp .21-24
-Dong Manh Hung (2022), “Digital transformation at Voice of Vietnam: Current situation and some recommendations”, Scientific conference “Digital transformation of journalism, some theoretical and practical issues”, June 2022, Proceedings of the conference, pp.225-232
-Dong Manh Hung (2022), "Voice of Vietnam Radio performs the function of monitoring and social criticism", National scientific conference "Promoting the role, supervision and social criticism of the press in the current context", June 2022, Proceedings of the conference, pp.257-2649.
- Dong Manh Hung, Tran Huong Tra (2022), “Digital transformation - the first steps of radio of Vietnam”, International Journal of multi sciences, E ISSN 2722 2985 multiscience, Vol 3 (1).
- Dong Manh Hung, Tran Huong Tra (2022), “Solutions to address the new demands of the current Vietnamese radio audience”, International Journal of multi sciences E ISSN 2722 2985 Multiscience, Vol 2 (12), March 2022.