Insight | Facebook “state controlled” labels could ensnare public broadcasters

Facebook for more than a month now has been quietly examining media organizations to determine whether to affix a label of “state control” to their Facebook pages, an initiative…


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Independence of Peruvian national broadcaster in spotlight

Forced resignation of IRTP boss puts spotlight on independence of Peru’s national broadcaster.


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Media freedom crisis in Tanzania

Rampant self-censorship, the shutdown of media outlets and repressive media laws continue to intensify in Tanzania.


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Press Release: Protecting the licence fee

Boris Johnson’s comment about scrapping the TV Licence during an election Q&A demonstrates a complete lack of understanding about what public media is and how it is funded.


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The rise of “fake news” laws across South East Asia

Serious concern as recently enacted “fake news” laws threaten media freedom across South East Asia.


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Beyond survival?

New Research: People management strategies for the development and growth of PSBs in the fragmented digital media landscape


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The BBC and the UK Election

Effective public media is crucial at times of election. Trusted, impartial analysis and reporting is paramount to ensure that the public is armed with the knowledge it needs.


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“Public Service Broadcasting: As Vital As Ever”

PMA welcomes the headline of the report of the UK House of Lords Select Committee on Communications published this week. Despite being a UK focused report, it has a worldwide…


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The silence against impunity must end

On the sixth International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the Public Media Alliance calls for greater protections for journalists and their fundamental role…


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Swedish Radio’s Director-General Cilla Benkö: Punishment for crimes against journalists must be harsher

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on November 2 brings to the public’s attention crimes against journalists all over the world.


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