Commonwealth of Acadianverse Broadcasting Union

The Commonwealth of Acadianverse Broadcasting Union (CABU) is an international broadcasting organization that functions similarly to a military alliance but in the realm of media. It oversees the broadcasting networks of nations within the Acadianverse and plays a central role in determining which songs and nations represent the union in the prestigious Mappervision Song Contest. CABU is integral in promoting collaborative broadcasting efforts across its member states. 
==Channels==
These channels legally have to be on every TV registered in a Acadianverse country. 
#	Name 	Content
1	CABU News 	News regarding CABU legislature
2	CABU News 	News regarding international CABU relations
3	CABU Contest	News regarding the Mappervision Song Contest
==History==
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CABU was established to create a unified platform for broadcasting cooperation among Acadianverse nations. Its primary function is to maintain and support public broadcasting infrastructures, ensuring that member nations have access to cutting-edge media technology and content. CABU gained international prominence when it entered its first global competition in the 96th edition of Mappervision, held in Sombrandia in 2023.
Acadial, then known as Jeffersiana, represented CABU's debut in Mappervision with California-based artist Ursa Major (also known as illymation) performing the song "Quelle Surprise." While the entry did not win, it set the stage for future participation. Over the next editions of Mappervision, CABU continued to send songs from Ursa Major's debut EP Neverland, but they resulted in some of the lowest placements in the organization's history. Seeking a turnaround, CABU opted for Morgan Wallen's "Last Night" in the 98th edition, signaling a strategic shift in its approach.
==Mission==
CABU's mission is to maintain and coordinate the broadcasting systems of member nations in the Acadianverse, ensuring a standardized and cooperative approach to public media. The organization also has the authority to select which nations and artists will represent the union in events like Mappervision, a contest where musical entries are judged on an international stage.
CABU strives to:
*Oversee the technical and operational aspects of public broadcasting across member states.
*Promote cultural collaboration through shared media content.
*Select the best representatives for Acadianverse nations in global competitions, such as Mappervision.
*Ensure that member states' broadcasting networks adhere to international media standards.
==Structure==
CABU operates under the guidance of a Central Broadcasting Council, where representatives from member nations collaborate on decision-making, including the selection of Mappervision entries. The council also oversees the union’s operations, strategic initiatives, and broadcasting standards.
===Mappervision Selection===
11 songs by the 11 nations in the Acadianverse send 1 song to potentially represent them in Mappervision. The song is chosen based of a 1-10 ranking and the winner gets to participate in that months edition. The recent debuts have been due to the rise of newer nations. 
==Membership==
Membership in CABU is extended to all nations within the Acadianverse that maintain state-run or public broadcasting services. Members enjoy the benefits of technological exchange, joint media projects, and the ability to send representatives to high-profile events such as Mappervision.
==Notable Events==
*Mappervision Song Contest: CABU plays a pivotal role in selecting which nation and artist will represent the Acadianverse in the annual Mappervision Song Contest, a key international media event.
*Broadcasting Network Management: CABU maintains and modernizes broadcasting networks across member nations, ensuring seamless operations and connectivity.
*Cultural Broadcasting Exchange: CABU promotes cultural exchange through broadcasting programs shared across member states.
==Headquarters==
CABU is headquartered in New Orleans, Acadial, where the organization’s administrative and planning bodies are based. Mappervision voting is based in where the contest would've been hosted if they won. (Example last month's decision was headquartered in Athens)
==Member Nations==
CABU includes several member states, each represented by their national broadcasting authority. Key members include:
* Acadial
* Kalancha
* Occital
* Zambezia
* Azula
* Byzantia
* Saudi Empire