Press Room


Welcome to the PMA Press Room, a central hub for the latest official updates from Public Media Alliance.

Explore our latest press releases, organisational announcements, and recent statements on the most pressing situations facing public media worldwide. You will also find resources on how to get in touch with PMA for any press and media enquiries.

Latest Press Releases


Global Grants 2026 now open for applications!


PMA launches its 2026 Global Grants and trainer Grants schemes designed to strengthen public media through international collaboration.

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FIAT/IFTA and PMA announce partnership


FIAT/IFTA and the Public Media Alliance (PMA) have signed an MOU during the FIAT/IFTA World Conference 2025.

PMA to host data journalism showcase on disaster preparedness


Join us for an online showcase and panel on how Caribbean media, disaster agencies, and community leaders are building disaster resilience.

PMA members eligible for free distribution of science TV series, N*Gen: Next Generation


PMA members are eligible for the free distribution rights to N*Gen (pronounced “engine”), a next-generation educational entertainment show for young learners.

AI Factchecking RNZ

How public media organisations use AI: Industry Report


The first of two industry reports exploring how public service media organisations across the world are using AI.

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Announcing the 2025 Trainer Grants


PMA is pleased to unveil the three projects that are being funded by the PMA Trainer Grant, which focus on AI, archiving, and broadcasting.


Latest Statements


EU Commission

Invest in Free Media: Europe’s Democratic Foundation


PMA joins the call for robust and strategic EU investment in free and independent media as a cornerstone of democratic resilience.

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Sign petition to defend Swissinfo against cuts!


Join PMA in signing a petition supporting Swissinfo and Swiss public broadcaster's foreign mandate, which is threatened by cuts.

PMA joins call to maintain existing US visa system for foreign journalists


PMA has joined over 100 media organisations in calling to reject proposed changes that would reduce coverage coming from the United States.

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PMA joins call for maintaining media freedom ahead of Czech elections


The Public Media Alliance joins the call in support of independent journalism and media freedom ahead of Czech elections.

At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, there will soon be no one left to keep you informed

PMA & hundreds of media outlets call for protection of Palestinian journalists


The Public Media Alliance joins hundreds of media outlets in calling for the protection of Palestinian journalists in Gaza.

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Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza


Members of the Media Freedom Coalition have called on Israel to allow media access to Gaza and condemned violence against journalists.


Contact Details


[For journalists only] To get in touch with PMA, request an interview, or ask for comment, please contact our Communications Officer, Yusra Malik.

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