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| key_people = Johan van der Werf (Chairman) | key_people = Johan van der Werf (Chairman)
| past_names = NRU, NTS (Merger) | past_names = NRU, NTS (Merger)
| founded = {{Start date|1969|05|29|df=dmy}} by merger<br><small>(1947 as NRU; 1951 as NTS)</small> | founded = {{Start date|1969|05|29|df=y}} by merger<br>(1947 as NRU; 1951 as NTS)
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The '''{{Lang|nl|Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|italic=no}}''' '''NOS''' (or rarely ]: '''Dutch Broadcasting Foundation''')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://over.nos.nl/organisatie/about-nos/|title=About NOS|work=Over NOS|access-date=12 June 2021}}</ref> is one of the broadcasting organisations making up the ]. It has a special statutory obligation to make news and sports programmes for the three Dutch public television channels and the Dutch public radio services. It is funded by the Dutch government. The '''{{Lang|nl|Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|italic=no}}''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈneːdərlɑntsə ˈʔɔmrup ˈstɪxtɪŋ}}; '''NOS''' {{IPA|nl|ˌɛnoːˈɛs|}} or rarely {{IPA|nl|nɔs|}}; {{Langx|en|Dutch Broadcasting Foundation}})<ref>{{cite web|url=https://over.nos.nl/organisatie/about-nos/|title=About NOS|work=Over NOS|access-date=12 June 2021}}</ref> is one of the broadcasting organisations making up the ]. It has a special statutory obligation to make news and sports programmes for the three Dutch public television channels and the Dutch public radio services. It is funded by the Dutch government.


The foundation's remit derives from the Dutch Media Act 2008, which stipulates that the NOS produce regular and frequent programming of a public service nature, including, notably, a full and impartial news service and coverage of parliamentary procedures and debates, as well as reporting on sporting and other national events. The NOS also acts as technical co-ordinator for the Dutch public broadcasting system as a whole. In the event of emergencies and/or the breaking of a major news story, it can assume control of the public networks in order to provide co-ordinated coverage of events in co-operation with the other members of the systems. The foundation's remit derives from the Dutch Media Act 2008, which stipulates that the NOS produce regular and frequent programming of a public service nature, including, notably, a full and impartial news service and coverage of parliamentary procedures and debates, as well as reporting on sporting and other national events. The NOS also acts as a technical coordinator for the Dutch public broadcasting system as a whole. In the event of emergencies and/or the breaking of a major news story, it can assume control of the public networks to provide coordinated coverage of events in cooperation with the other members of the systems.


The NOS has correspondents in multiple countries, including a permanent studio in Washington, D.C. Programmes produced by the NOS include its daily television and radio bulletins, the {{Lang|nl|]}}. Parliamentary reports are shown from a special studio in The Hague. It also supplies news programmes aimed at children ('']''), teens and young adults (''NOS op 3'') and sports fans (''NOS Langs de Lijn'', ''NOS Studio Sport''). Programmes are made available via television, radio and online. The NOS also broadcast text pages and a website, which are both often used by the public. The NOS has correspondents in multiple countries, including a permanent studio in Washington, D.C. Programmes produced by the NOS include its daily television and radio bulletins, the {{Lang|nl|]}}. Parliamentary reports are shown from a special studio in The Hague. It also supplies news programmes aimed at children ('']''), teens and young adults ('']'') and sports fans (''NOS Langs de Lijn'', '']''). Programmes are made available via television, radio, and online. The NOS also broadcast ] and a website, which are both often used by the public.


== History == == History ==


===Unions and foundations (1947–1969)=== ===1947–1969: Unions and foundations===
The '''Nederlandse Radio Unie''' (Netherlands Radio Union, '''NRU''') was established in 1947. After several failed attempts to create a public broadcasting system and link up with a national station, the NRU was created as a union of broadcasting associations that provided operational support. The associations were responsible for their own output, but studios, orchestras and outside broadcast facilities were managed by the NRU. Weekly radio plays were also the domain of the NRU and would run until 1986. The NRU became the Dutch founding member of the ] in 1950. The '''Nederlandse Radio Unie''' (Netherlands Radio Union; '''NRU''') was established in 1947. After several failed attempts to create a public broadcasting system and link up with a national station, the NRU was created as a union of broadcasting associations that provided operational support. The associations were responsible for their output, but studios, orchestras, and outside broadcast facilities were managed by the NRU. Weekly radio plays were also the domain of the NRU and would run until 1986. The NRU became the Dutch founding member of the ] in 1950.{{fact|date=August 2024}}


Meanwhile, the '''Nederlandse Televisie Stichting''' (Netherlands Television Service, '''NTS''') was created in 1951, two years after public television returned to the airwaves. The NTS served as a similar organization to the NRU, in that broadcast and transmission facilities were supplied to member associations for making programmes. Meanwhile, the '''Nederlandse Televisie Stichting''' (Netherlands Television Service; '''NTS''') was created in 1951, two years after public television returned to the airwaves. The NTS served as a similar organization to the NRU, in that broadcast and transmission facilities were supplied to member associations for making programmes.{{fact|date=August 2024}}


It was not until 1956 that the NTS itself produced its first programme, a news bulletin called the ''NTS Journaal''. This was followed by a sports round-up, ''Sport in Beeld'' (Sports Illustrated) in 1959, and in 1967 of ''Langs de Lijn'' (Along the Line), a joint production of several broadcasting associations. On 15 October 1967, ] interviewed the ] for the NTS, which resulted in a 40-minute film that was the only full-length filmed interview of George de Mohrenschildt.<ref name=deMohrenschildtOltmans>{{cite web |url=http://jfk.hood.edu/Collection/Weisberg%20Subject%20Index%20Files/O%20Disk/Oltmans%20Willem%20Leonard/Item%2023.pdf |title=Willem Oltmans. An Gallery Investigative Report: The Missing General. Somewhere in the world, if he has not yet been killed, there is an American General who could testify that J EDGAR HOOVER, ALLEN DULLES and RICHARD NIXON conspired in the assassination of PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY. |last=Oltmans |first=Willem |author-link=Willem Oltmans |work=] |date=April 1978 |access-date=21 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=AprilGallery>{{cite web |url=https://oldmags.com/issue/Gallery-April-1978 |title=Gallery |date=April 1978 |access-date=21 November 2019}}</ref> However, the film, which was kept at ], disappeared in 1975.<ref name=deMohrenschildtOltmans/><ref name=AprilGallery/> It was not until 1956 that the NTS itself produced its first programme, a news bulletin called the ''NTS Journaal''. This was followed by a sports round-up, ''Sport in Beeld'' (Sports Illustrated) in 1959, and 1967 ''Langs de Lijn'' (Along the Line), a joint production of several broadcasting associations. On 15 October 1967, ] interviewed the ] for the NTS, which resulted in a 40-minute film that was the only full-length filmed interview of George de Mohrenschildt.<ref name=deMohrenschildtOltmans>{{cite web |url=http://jfk.hood.edu/Collection/Weisberg%20Subject%20Index%20Files/O%20Disk/Oltmans%20Willem%20Leonard/Item%2023.pdf |title=Willem Oltmans. An Gallery Investigative Report: The Missing General. Somewhere in the world, if he has not yet been killed, there is an American General who could testify that J EDGAR HOOVER, ALLEN DULLES and RICHARD NIXON conspired in the assassination of PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY. |last=Oltmans |first=Willem |author-link=Willem Oltmans |work=] |date=April 1978 |access-date=21 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=AprilGallery>{{cite web |url=https://oldmags.com/issue/Gallery-April-1978 |title=Gallery |date=April 1978 |access-date=21 November 2019}}</ref> However, the film, which was kept at ], disappeared in 1975.<ref name=deMohrenschildtOltmans/><ref name=AprilGallery/>


===The birth of the NOS (1969–1995)=== ===1969–1995: The birth of the NOS===
] ]
A new Media Act was passed into law in 1967, merging the NRU and the NTS. The new organization, the '''Nederlandse Omroep Stichting''' (Netherlands Broadcasting Service, '''NOS''') was created on 29 May 1969. The NOS, as was its predecessors, was tasked with co-ordinating the whole public broadcasting system, as well as providing news and sport bulletins. It also inherited the technical and production facilities needed to make and broadcast radio and television programmes. All broadcasting members of the NRU and the NTS were made members of the NOS. A new Media Act was passed into law in 1967, merging the NRU and the NTS. The new organization, the Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (Netherlands Broadcasting Service; NOS) was created on 29 May 1969. The NOS, as were its predecessors, was tasked with coordinating the whole public broadcasting system, as well as providing news and sports bulletins. It also inherited the technical and production facilities needed to make and broadcast radio and television programmes. All broadcasting members of the NRU and the NTS were made members of the NOS.


On 2 May 1977, a ] by sound engineers affected television news broadcasts. Upset viewers called on all broadcasters to resolve the situation. On 2 May 1977, a ] by sound engineers affected television news broadcasts. Upset viewers called on all broadcasters to resolve the situation.


On 1 April 1980 the NOS launched its ] service, in the framework of supplying news and information. It first experimented with teletext in 1977. In 1981, on the 25th anniversary, the NOS aired its first televised youth news bulletin, called '']''. On 1 April 1980, the NOS launched its ] service, in the framework of supplying news and information. It first experimented with Teletext in 1977. In 1981, on the 25th anniversary, the NOS aired its first televised youth news bulletin, called '']''.


⚫ The Media Act of 1988 facilitated several changes to NOS and the broadcasting system. The Services Department, which was made up of the technical, broadcast, and transmission facilities of the NOS, was privatised, which meant the broadcasting associations were required to pay to use the facilities. The Nederlands Omroepproduktie Bedrijf (Netherlands Broadcast Production Company; NOB) consisted of those facilities, mainly based in Media Park in ]. The Media Act also required broadcasting association members to take up positions on the NOS Board of Directors. A new government commission oversaw content and financial matters, as well as admitting potential new broadcasting associations.
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⚫ The Media Act of 1988 facilitated several changes to NOS and the broadcasting system. The Services Department, which was made up of the technical, broadcast and transmission facilities of the NOS, was privatised, which meant the broadcasting associations were required to pay to use the facilities. The Netherlands Broadcast Production Company (NOB) consisted of those facilities, mainly based in Media Park in ]. The Media Act also required broadcasting association members take up positions on the NOS Board of Directors. A new government commission oversaw content and financial matters, as well as admitting potential new broadcasting associations.


===The split of the NOS (1995–2007)=== ===1995–2005: The split of the NOS===
]
In 1995, saw another Media Act enacted which saw the broadcasting duties of the NOS greatly reduced, with the creation of the ''']''' ''(Netherlands Programming Service)''. The NPS took on the programming tasks of the NOS concerning culture, art, children, education and ethnic-minorities, whilst the NOS concentrated on news, sport and live events. In 1995, another Media Act was enacted, which saw the NOS's broadcasting duties greatly reduced, with the creation of the ] (Netherlands Programming Service; NPS). The NPS took on the NOS's programming tasks concerning culture, art, children, education, and ethnic minorities, while the NOS concentrated on news, sports, and live events.


A new Supervisory Board replaced the Board of Directors in 1998. The previous management was replaced with a three-man board, now charged with developing strategies and responsibility for all public output. Programming co-ordinators were appointed for each television and radio network and channel identities were created, largely replacing the varying on-air presentation of the pillar broadcasters. The broadcasting associations also have a degree of input through the Supervisory Board. A new Supervisory Board replaced the Board of Directors in 1998. The previous management was replaced with a three-man board, now charged with developing strategies and responsibility for all public output. Programming co-ordinators were appointed for each television and radio network and channel identities were created, largely replacing the varying on-air presentation of the pillar broadcasters. The broadcasting associations also have a degree of input through the Supervisory Board.


In 2002, the coordination element of the public broadcast system, administered by the NOS were now made clearer with the creation of an umbrella organization, '''Publieke Omroep''' ''(Public Broadcasting)'', while programme makers operated under the name "RTV NOS". The reorganization caused NOS to be loosened from the public broadcasting system, causing it to be a neutral member of NPO, and then starting to reorganize itself. In 2002, the coordination element of the public broadcast system, administered by the NOS was now made clearer with the creation of an umbrella organization, '''Publieke Omroep''' (Public Broadcasting), while programme makers operated under the name "RTV NOS". The reorganization caused NOS to be loosened from the public broadcasting system, causing it to be a neutral member of NPO and start reorganizing itself.


===A new look (2005–present)=== ===2005–present: A new look ===
In 2005, saw the organization obtain a new corporate identity. The previous NOS logo was in use for 36 years and featured the initials of the company in lower case, with round and obtuse angles. The new logo was designed by graphic designers ], complete with new ] for its television programmes. The typeface was ]. On 17 December 2005,<ref>{{cite news |last1=van Roeken |first1=Erik |title=NOS lanceert nieuwe huisstijl |url=http://www.marketingfacts.nl/berichten/nos_lanceert_nieuwe_huisstijl/ |work=Marketing Facts |date=17 December 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060305162621/http://www.marketingfacts.nl/berichten/nos_lanceert_nieuwe_huisstijl/ |archive-date=5 March 2006 |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=NOS in het nieuw |url=http://www.radio.nl/2003/home/medianieuws/010.archief/2005/09/99136.html |work=Radio.nl |date=26 September 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070106145258/http://www.radio.nl/2003/home/medianieuws/010.archief/2005/09/99136.html |url-status=live |archive-date=6 January 2007 |language=nl}}</ref> the organization obtained a new corporate identity. The previous NOS logo was in use for 36 years and featured the company's initials in lowercase, with round and obtuse angles. The O of the logo is painted red and represents "the hub of 360-degree reportage". The new logo was designed by graphic designers ], complete with new ] for its television programmes. The typeface was ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dutch news provider sees 360 degree improvement |url=http://www.lambie-nairn.com/work/case_study/nos |website=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080615125509/http://www.lambie-nairn.com/work/case_study/nos |archive-date=15 June 2008}}</ref>


Its news-gathering operations also changed, with the news departments for radio, television and internet merging and re-organized into different sections (NOS, NOS News, NOS Sports, with NOS Events added in 2009). Its news-gathering operations also changed, with the news departments for radio, television, and internet merging and re-organizing into different sections (NOS, NOS News, NOS Sports, with NOS Events added in 2009).


An announcement made by the Minister of Education in 2007 confirmed a further division of the NOS. The umbrella group ''Publieke Omroep'', managed by the NOS was to be legally separated and renamed ] ''(Netherlands Public Broadcasting)''. The move was to ensure the NOS operated under the same conditions as its fellow broadcasting associations, as well as transferring membership of the European Broadcasting Union. An announcement made by the Minister of Education in 2007 confirmed a further division of the NOS. The umbrella group ''Publieke Omroep'', managed by the NOS was to be legally separated and renamed ] ''(Netherlands Public Broadcasting)''. The move was to ensure the NOS operated under the same conditions as its fellow broadcasting associations, as well as transferring membership of the European Broadcasting Union.
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In 2009, the NOS became fully independent and now has its own Board of Directors. In 2009, the NOS became fully independent and now has its own Board of Directors.


Since 2012, the NOS has got a new style and layout and, for some programs, other titles. The biggest change is visible in the 8 o'clock NOS Journaal (traditionally the most viewed and therefore the most important news broadcast of the NOS), where they adopted standing presentation. Since 2012, the NOS has got a new style and layout and, for some programs, other titles. The biggest change is visible in the 8 o'clock NOS Journaal (traditionally the most viewed and therefore the most important news broadcast of the NOS), where they adopted a standing presentation.


==Programming== ==Programming==


===Television=== ===Television===
The NOS is responsible for news, sport, political and events programming on the public service television networks and produce the following: The NOS is responsible for news, sports, political, and events programming on public service television networks and produces the following:
* {{Lang|nl|]}} – one of the most important news programmes in the Netherlands, broadcast on all public stations whenever possible. The flagship edition is the 8pm bulletin on ], often called ''achtuurjournaal'', supplemented by two shorter editions at 6pm & midnight and hourly bulletins throughout the day. * {{Lang|nl|]}} – one of the most important news programmes in the Netherlands, broadcast on all public stations whenever possible. The flagship edition is the 8 pm bulletin on ], often called ''achtuurjournaal'', supplemented by two shorter editions at 6pm & midnight and hourly bulletins throughout the day.
* '']'' – A news programme aimed at 8–12 year olds, aired on children's channel ]. It is broadcast at 7pm and lasts 20 minutes, and a short bulletin is broadcast every weekday at 8:45 am, when primary school starts. * '']'' – A news programme aimed at 8–12-year-olds, aired on children's channel ]. It is broadcast at 7pm and lasts 20 minutes, and a short bulletin is broadcast every weekday at 8:45 am when primary school starts.
* '']'' – A sports programme covering the most popular sports. It has the right to broadcast major sports tournaments, like the ] and the ] and ]. The NOS no longer has the right to broadcast full matches of the ], but ''Studio Sport Eredivisie'' still provides summaries of matches played. The programme also covers matches and competitions in other sports, most notably ], ], ], and ]. The editorial staff is also responsible for the '']'', a news programme about sport, and '']'', a football talkshow on Sunday evening about the Eredivisie, the ] and other news in football. * '']'' – A sports programme covering the most popular sports. It has the right to broadcast major sports tournaments, like the ] and the ] and ]. The NOS no longer has the right to broadcast full matches of the ], but ''Studio Sport Eredivisie'' still provides summaries of matches played. The programme also covers matches and competitions in other sports, most notably ], ], ], and ]. The editorial staff is also responsible for the '']'', a news programme about sport, and '']'', a football talkshow on Sunday evening about the Eredivisie, the ] and other news in football.
* ''NOS Journaal op 3'' – a 60-second news bulletin aimed at teenagers and young adults, aired on ], since 2011 called NOS op 3. * ''NOS Journaal op 3'' – a 60-second news bulletin aimed at teenagers and young adults, aired on ], since 2011 called ].
* ''NOS Den Haag Vandaag'' – a daily roundup of events from parliamentary sessions and political reports, produced in cooperation with the NOS, ] and ]. * ''NOS Den Haag Vandaag'' – a daily roundup of events from parliamentary sessions and political reports, produced in cooperation with the NOS, ] and ].
* NOS Events – The NOS is also responsible for broadcasting live special events, such as breaking news, weddings of the Dutch royal family and the Dutch elections. (This department was called NOS Actueel, but that name is defunct since on 1 January 2006 NOS RTV changed its corporate identity) * NOS Events – The NOS is also responsible for broadcasting live special events, such as breaking news, weddings of the Dutch royal family, and the Dutch elections. (This department was called NOS Actueel, but that name is defunct since on 1 January 2006 NOS RTV changed its corporate identity)
* '']'' (Newshour) – Co-produced with the NTR, the NOS provides news and political affairs coverage for NPO 2's nightly hour-long news magazine programme. * '']'' (Newshour) – Co-produced with the NTR, the NOS provides news and political affairs coverage for NPO 2's nightly hour-long news magazine programme.


==== Themed channels ==== ==== Themed channels ====
Besides broadcasting on the main three public television channels, The NOS is also responsible for '']'', a television channel which was a result of the merger of '']'' and ''NPO Politiek'' in 2021, that airs news programs, including the latest NOS Journaal as well as covering live events, parliamentary sessions, debate and archive material of parliamentary sessions. When parliament was not in session, '']'' took its place where it featured live sports coverage or news and current affairs were being programmed which were also supplied by the NOS. Besides broadcasting on the main three public television channels, The NOS is also responsible for '']'', a television channel that was a result of the merger of '']'' and ''NPO Politiek'' in 2021, that airs news programs, including the latest NOS Journaal as well as covering live events, parliamentary sessions, debate and archive material of parliamentary sessions. When parliament was not in session, '']'' took its place where it featured live sports coverage or news and current affairs being programmed which were also supplied by the NOS.


===Radio=== ===Radio===
On the radio the NOS is responsible for the following programmes: On the radio, the NOS is responsible for the following programmes:
* {{Lang|nl|]}}, a radio news bulletin that is broadcast every hour on the public broadcasting channels ], ], ] and ]. * {{Lang|nl|]}}, a radio news bulletin that is broadcast every hour on the public broadcasting channels ], ], ] and ].
* '']'', a radio news bulletin especially made for a younger audience (like '']'' on ]), broadcast on ] and ]. Since 2011 NOS op 3. * '']'', a radio news bulletin especially made for a younger audience (like '']'' on ]), broadcast on ] and ]. Since 2011 NOS op 3.
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===Internet=== ===Internet===
The NOS is also responsible for the news and sports site of the Dutch public broadcasters. The editorial staff of the internet pages is also responsible for the ] pages on ], ] and ]. The NOS is also responsible for the news and sports sites of the Dutch public broadcasters. The editorial staff of the internet pages is also responsible for the ] pages on ], ] and ]. {{fact|date=August 2024}}


== See also == == See also ==

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Dutch broadcasting organisation Not to be confused with NOS (Portuguese company).

Nederlandse Omroep Stichting
Logo since 17 December 2005
TypePublic service broadcaster, news network
CountryNetherlands
Founded29 May 1969 (1969-05-29) by merger
(1947 as NRU; 1951 as NTS)
HeadquartersHilversum, Netherlands
Key peopleJohan van der Werf (Chairman)
Former namesNRU, NTS (Merger)
Official websitenos.nl

The Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈneːdərlɑntsə ˈʔɔmrup ˈstɪxtɪŋ]; NOS [ˌɛnoːˈɛs] or rarely [nɔs]; English: Dutch Broadcasting Foundation) is one of the broadcasting organisations making up the Dutch public broadcasting system. It has a special statutory obligation to make news and sports programmes for the three Dutch public television channels and the Dutch public radio services. It is funded by the Dutch government.

The foundation's remit derives from the Dutch Media Act 2008, which stipulates that the NOS produce regular and frequent programming of a public service nature, including, notably, a full and impartial news service and coverage of parliamentary procedures and debates, as well as reporting on sporting and other national events. The NOS also acts as a technical coordinator for the Dutch public broadcasting system as a whole. In the event of emergencies and/or the breaking of a major news story, it can assume control of the public networks to provide coordinated coverage of events in cooperation with the other members of the systems.

The NOS has correspondents in multiple countries, including a permanent studio in Washington, D.C. Programmes produced by the NOS include its daily television and radio bulletins, the NOS Journaal. Parliamentary reports are shown from a special studio in The Hague. It also supplies news programmes aimed at children (Jeugdjournaal), teens and young adults (NOS op 3) and sports fans (NOS Langs de Lijn, NOS Studio Sport). Programmes are made available via television, radio, and online. The NOS also broadcast text pages and a website, which are both often used by the public.

History

1947–1969: Unions and foundations

The Nederlandse Radio Unie (Netherlands Radio Union; NRU) was established in 1947. After several failed attempts to create a public broadcasting system and link up with a national station, the NRU was created as a union of broadcasting associations that provided operational support. The associations were responsible for their output, but studios, orchestras, and outside broadcast facilities were managed by the NRU. Weekly radio plays were also the domain of the NRU and would run until 1986. The NRU became the Dutch founding member of the European Broadcasting Union in 1950.

Meanwhile, the Nederlandse Televisie Stichting (Netherlands Television Service; NTS) was created in 1951, two years after public television returned to the airwaves. The NTS served as a similar organization to the NRU, in that broadcast and transmission facilities were supplied to member associations for making programmes.

It was not until 1956 that the NTS itself produced its first programme, a news bulletin called the NTS Journaal. This was followed by a sports round-up, Sport in Beeld (Sports Illustrated) in 1959, and 1967 Langs de Lijn (Along the Line), a joint production of several broadcasting associations. On 15 October 1967, Willem Leonard Oltmans interviewed the de Mohrenschildts for the NTS, which resulted in a 40-minute film that was the only full-length filmed interview of George de Mohrenschildt. However, the film, which was kept at Hilversum, disappeared in 1975.

1969–1995: The birth of the NOS

NOS' previous logo, used from 29 May 1969 to 16 December 2005. This logo was redesigned on 1 January 1995 to become italic and blue.

A new Media Act was passed into law in 1967, merging the NRU and the NTS. The new organization, the Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (Netherlands Broadcasting Service; NOS) was created on 29 May 1969. The NOS, as were its predecessors, was tasked with coordinating the whole public broadcasting system, as well as providing news and sports bulletins. It also inherited the technical and production facilities needed to make and broadcast radio and television programmes. All broadcasting members of the NRU and the NTS were made members of the NOS.

On 2 May 1977, a strike by sound engineers affected television news broadcasts. Upset viewers called on all broadcasters to resolve the situation.

On 1 April 1980, the NOS launched its teletext service, in the framework of supplying news and information. It first experimented with Teletext in 1977. In 1981, on the 25th anniversary, the NOS aired its first televised youth news bulletin, called Jeugdjournaal.

The Media Act of 1988 facilitated several changes to NOS and the broadcasting system. The Services Department, which was made up of the technical, broadcast, and transmission facilities of the NOS, was privatised, which meant the broadcasting associations were required to pay to use the facilities. The Nederlands Omroepproduktie Bedrijf (Netherlands Broadcast Production Company; NOB) consisted of those facilities, mainly based in Media Park in Hilversum. The Media Act also required broadcasting association members to take up positions on the NOS Board of Directors. A new government commission oversaw content and financial matters, as well as admitting potential new broadcasting associations.

1995–2005: The split of the NOS

The logo was redesigned on 1 January 1995 to 16 December 2005 to become italic and blue

In 1995, another Media Act was enacted, which saw the NOS's broadcasting duties greatly reduced, with the creation of the Nederlandse Programma Stichting (Netherlands Programming Service; NPS). The NPS took on the NOS's programming tasks concerning culture, art, children, education, and ethnic minorities, while the NOS concentrated on news, sports, and live events.

A new Supervisory Board replaced the Board of Directors in 1998. The previous management was replaced with a three-man board, now charged with developing strategies and responsibility for all public output. Programming co-ordinators were appointed for each television and radio network and channel identities were created, largely replacing the varying on-air presentation of the pillar broadcasters. The broadcasting associations also have a degree of input through the Supervisory Board.

In 2002, the coordination element of the public broadcast system, administered by the NOS was now made clearer with the creation of an umbrella organization, Publieke Omroep (Public Broadcasting), while programme makers operated under the name "RTV NOS". The reorganization caused NOS to be loosened from the public broadcasting system, causing it to be a neutral member of NPO and start reorganizing itself.

2005–present: A new look

On 17 December 2005, the organization obtained a new corporate identity. The previous NOS logo was in use for 36 years and featured the company's initials in lowercase, with round and obtuse angles. The O of the logo is painted red and represents "the hub of 360-degree reportage". The new logo was designed by graphic designers Lambie-Nairn, complete with new idents for its television programmes. The typeface was Gotham.

Its news-gathering operations also changed, with the news departments for radio, television, and internet merging and re-organizing into different sections (NOS, NOS News, NOS Sports, with NOS Events added in 2009).

An announcement made by the Minister of Education in 2007 confirmed a further division of the NOS. The umbrella group Publieke Omroep, managed by the NOS was to be legally separated and renamed Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (Netherlands Public Broadcasting). The move was to ensure the NOS operated under the same conditions as its fellow broadcasting associations, as well as transferring membership of the European Broadcasting Union.

In 2009, the NOS became fully independent and now has its own Board of Directors.

Since 2012, the NOS has got a new style and layout and, for some programs, other titles. The biggest change is visible in the 8 o'clock NOS Journaal (traditionally the most viewed and therefore the most important news broadcast of the NOS), where they adopted a standing presentation.

Programming

Television

The NOS is responsible for news, sports, political, and events programming on public service television networks and produces the following:

  • NOS Journaal – one of the most important news programmes in the Netherlands, broadcast on all public stations whenever possible. The flagship edition is the 8 pm bulletin on NPO 1, often called achtuurjournaal, supplemented by two shorter editions at 6pm & midnight and hourly bulletins throughout the day.
  • NOS Jeugdjournaal – A news programme aimed at 8–12-year-olds, aired on children's channel NPO Zapp. It is broadcast at 7pm and lasts 20 minutes, and a short bulletin is broadcast every weekday at 8:45 am when primary school starts.
  • NOS Studio Sport – A sports programme covering the most popular sports. It has the right to broadcast major sports tournaments, like the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro. The NOS no longer has the right to broadcast full matches of the Eredivisie, but Studio Sport Eredivisie still provides summaries of matches played. The programme also covers matches and competitions in other sports, most notably tennis, ice skating, cycling, and field hockey. The editorial staff is also responsible for the NOS Sportjournaal, a news programme about sport, and NOS Studio Voetbal, a football talkshow on Sunday evening about the Eredivisie, the Netherlands national team and other news in football.
  • NOS Journaal op 3 – a 60-second news bulletin aimed at teenagers and young adults, aired on NPO 3, since 2011 called NOS op 3.
  • NOS Den Haag Vandaag – a daily roundup of events from parliamentary sessions and political reports, produced in cooperation with the NOS, NTR and BNNVARA.
  • NOS Events – The NOS is also responsible for broadcasting live special events, such as breaking news, weddings of the Dutch royal family, and the Dutch elections. (This department was called NOS Actueel, but that name is defunct since on 1 January 2006 NOS RTV changed its corporate identity)
  • Nieuwsuur (Newshour) – Co-produced with the NTR, the NOS provides news and political affairs coverage for NPO 2's nightly hour-long news magazine programme.

Themed channels

Besides broadcasting on the main three public television channels, The NOS is also responsible for NPO Politiek en Nieuws, a television channel that was a result of the merger of NPO Nieuws and NPO Politiek in 2021, that airs news programs, including the latest NOS Journaal as well as covering live events, parliamentary sessions, debate and archive material of parliamentary sessions. When parliament was not in session, NPO Sport took its place where it featured live sports coverage or news and current affairs being programmed which were also supplied by the NOS.

Radio

On the radio, the NOS is responsible for the following programmes:

Internet

The NOS is also responsible for the news and sports sites of the Dutch public broadcasters. The editorial staff of the internet pages is also responsible for the teletext pages on NPO 1, NPO 2 and NPO 3.

See also

References

Citations

  1. "About NOS". Over NOS. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  2. ^ Oltmans, Willem (April 1978). "Willem Oltmans. An Gallery Investigative Report: The Missing General. Somewhere in the world, if he has not yet been killed, there is an American General who could testify that J EDGAR HOOVER, ALLEN DULLES and RICHARD NIXON conspired in the assassination of PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY" (PDF). Gallery. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Gallery". April 1978. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  4. van Roeken, Erik (17 December 2005). "NOS lanceert nieuwe huisstijl". Marketing Facts (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 5 March 2006.
  5. "NOS in het nieuw". Radio.nl (in Dutch). 26 September 2005. Archived from the original on 6 January 2007.
  6. "Dutch news provider sees 360 degree improvement". Lambie-Nairn. Archived from the original on 15 June 2008.

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