17th November 2020
We’re in it together
COVID-19 has been described as an "extinction-level crisis" for some media organisations, with serious implications for media pluralism. But there is hope, as initiatives in the…
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16th November 2020
Global Conference for Media Freedom 2020: CSOs call on States for concrete actions
On November 16, the Advisory Network to the Media Freedom Coalition, a group of 17 national, regional and international organisations, delivered a statement at the ministerial…
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13th November 2020
SABC to implement retrenchment process
South Africa’s public broadcaster confirms that it will follow through with restructuring plans that will result in 400 job losses, and asks the public to contribute to the TV…
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10th November 2020
New Advisory Panel appointed to shape the future of PSB in the UK
PMA has significant concerns about a new panel to "help shape" the future of public service broadcasting in the UK.
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10th November 2020
Podcasts and public media: Local news
Public radio has a long history of creating content that meets the changing needs of society while informing, educating, and entertaining listeners. But how is it adapting to…
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20th October 2020
World Press Freedom Conference 2020
Join us at the digital edition of this year’s WPFC conference where we will be hosting a session called Why Public Media Matters.
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6th November 2020
Hong Kong: RTHK faces escalating pressures
In the past year, RTHK has been subject to official warnings, tightening restrictions, and “political persecution”. The arrest of a producer earlier this week is just the latest…
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3rd November 2020
PSM Weekly | 28 October – 3 November 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
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29th October 2020
The Netherlands: Concerns for physical safety of NOS journalists
Logos removed from vans and equipment as Dutch public media journalists face increased threats to their physical safety.
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28th October 2020
USAGM CEO removes “firewall” protecting editorial independence
CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) announces that he will remove the “firewall” regulation designed to protect the editorial independence of government-funded…
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