PSM Weekly | 22 – 28 June 2022 PSM Unpacked | Public media: A lifeline during emergencies CBC/Radio-Canada welcomes landmark CRTC decision Germany: Federal states reach agreement on public media reform PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 June 2022 RTBF supports Ukrainian refugees in Belgium ABC Chair, Ita Buttrose, calls for press freedom reforms Hong Kong: trust in broadcaster RTHK falls PMA condemns Russia’s ban on UK public media journalists PSM Weekly | 8 – 14 June 2022 Call-out: Journalists in Exile Bangladesh: Proposed regulations leave press freedom in peril Radiodays Asia 2022 Register now for the CBU 53rd Annual General Assembly! Focus On: The future of the Czech Republic’s public media PSM Weekly | 1 – 7 June 2022 Registration open for two-day media literacy workshop for Caribbean journalists Collaborative media literacy programme takes off in India PMA welcomes new Board members from CBC/Radio-Canada and PBS BBC announces “digital first” strategy PSM Weekly | 25 – 31 May 2022 Front lines and online: New podcast explores the dangers facing journalists today Explainer: What does a Labor government mean for the ABC? RTV Slovenija staff strike for independence of public media 34 rights groups demand independent investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 May 2022 NOWU: public media paving the way for a ‘greener web’ SSR SRG’s Director General on Public media and direct democracy “Funding certainty” for New Zealand public media Russia to close CBC/Radio-Canada Moscow bureau “Online is first”: how ERR uses the digital sphere to become a market leader PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 May 2022 PTS Taiwan makes waves at INPUT 2022, announces hosting of INPUT 2023 Will South Africa’s long-awaited analogue switch-off still go ahead? New Project: Thwarting disinformation in the Caribbean Pakistan: new leadership, renewed promises for media freedom? Shireen Abu Aqla: there must be no impunity for perpetrators From Cornwall to Cape Cod: Collaborative radio project unites coastal stations across Atlantic PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 May 2022 Czech Republic: Independence of public broadcasters must be insulated against future attacks New study reveals how audiences undervalue the BBC SBS: Making elections accessible #WPFD2022: Public media leaders speak up for press freedom #WPFD2022: Threats to independent journalism in democracies around the world PSM Weekly | World Press Freedom Day 2022 Global Call Out: World Press Freedom Day 2022 World Press Freedom Day 2022: themes from the past 12 months Myanmar military’s effort to silence independent media #WPFD2022: What we’re watching, reading, and listening to Netflix subscription woes: what can they teach public media? PSM Weekly | 20 – 26 April 2022 How election results can impact PSM Ukraine war: Public media podcasts with unique takes All Australians invited to join the ABC’s 90th birthday celebrations PSM Weekly | 13 – 19 April 2022 KBS uses “cutting edge technology” in 2022 election coverage PSM Unpacked: PMA members discuss digital safety for journalists EFE expands mission to tackle fake news in Latin America GBC CEO and PMA board member Gerard Teuma retires PSM Weekly | 6 – 12 April 2022 The future of RRI as public radio in Indonesia “A strong team for a strong ZDF” Perugia Declaration for Ukraine Philippines: Government must relent its attacks against independent, public interest media Tunisia: public media journalists strike over government interference Channel 4 must not be privatised PSM Weekly | 30 March – 5 April 2022 ABCQueer: Australia’s public broadcaster representing marginalised groups Sally-Ann Wilson: “The need for public media has never been greater” South Africa: High Court postpones digital TV migration after pushback Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national public broadcaster faces closure The highlights of our Haiti crisis management project Media: Uncovered – “What is the future of public media?” Rana Ayyub and press freedom in India New head of Chile media regulator pushes for more public media PSM Unpacked: Digital Safety Thai PBS: Above and beyond broadcasting during a pandemic PSM Weekly | 23 – 29 March 2022 RTV Slovenija’s Programming Council accused of restricting union activity BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists PSM Weekly | 16 – 22 March 2022 Public Media Alliance launches new podcast Czech Television’s services for children on Russia-Ukraine war Mali: Suspension of France 24 and RFI must be revoked Paul Thompson: media merger a ‘watershed’ France: Public media scrutinised ahead of election Covering the Tongan tsunami from abroad, with no communications Russian journalist fined after on-air protest PSM Weekly | 9 – 15 March 2022 Swedish Radio announces free-to-use daily news podcast in Russian US public media $50m funding boost approved Dr. Thomas Bellut bids farewell as ZDF Director-General Finland: Law amendment imposes restrictions on Yle textual content New Zealand to establish new giant public media entity PSM Weekly | 2 – 8 March 2022 HAITI PROJECT UPDATE: #IWD2022 event follows successful workshop Colombia’s local radio stations working for peace Public media goes silent from Russia International public service broadcasters face potential ban in Turkey New Zealand: Announcement of public media merger imminent Erklärung der Global Task Force zum Angriff auf Rundfunkeinrichtungen in Kiew Global Task Force statement on the attack of broadcasting facilities in Kyiv Millions of Russians turn to BBC News PMA condemns attack on Kyiv TV tower PSM Weekly | 23 February – 1 March 2022 HAITI PROJECT BEGINS: Capacity building of journalist reporting in crisis situations Statement of Support for Ukraine and Ukrainian Journalists Africa: PSM regional roundup Déclaration du GTM sur l’attaque visant des infrastructures de radiodiffusion à Kiev KBS’ Covid-19 emergency broadcasting helps country’s pandemic response PBS’ Innovation Centers PSM Weekly | 16 – 22 February 2022 The Existential Threat posed by Big Tech Platforms to Caribbean Journalism and Democracy UK: Channel 4 makes history with Winter Paralympics The future of the Media Freedom Coalition Congress to vote on $565 million funding for US public media Public media and the fight for young audiences “Free society cannot exist without free media…” A round-up of the third Global Conference for Media Freedom in Estonia. PSM Weekly | 9 – 15 February 2022 Five public media audio trends to keep an eye on in 2022 Trust in public radio – World Radio Day 2022 Explainer: ABC funding freeze reversed BBC files urgent complaint to UN against Iran’s ongoing harassment of BBC News Persian journalists and their families More must be done to defend journalists and media freedom Canada: PMA condemns harassment of journalists PSM Weekly | 2 – 8 February 2022 LRT RADIO’s multilingual radio shows Deutsche Welle Russian office closed down World Radio Day 2022 ‘AccessCBC’ – CBC’s new initiative for creators with disabilities Global Conference for Media Freedom 2022 Change for PMA Ireland: RTÉ pushing for changes to funding SABC Head of News dismissed PSM Weekly | 26 January – 1 February 2022 PMA welcomes acquittal of Jang Group and Geo Editor-in-Chief France: Media concentration inquiry highlights value of public media Funding Democracy: Public Media and Democratic Health in 33 Countries The Digital Services Act (DSA): could it impact public media? “Your VRT”: a new way of engaging with audiences PMA thanks Fran Unsworth as she leaves the BBC PSM Weekly | 19 – 25 January 2022 2022 Elections and Public Media: Australia Journalist safety: Advice issued ahead of major global sporting events Regional collaboration key to future sustainability of media Report: Impact of Covid-19 on media in Southeast Asia Swedish Radio in 2022 New flyer released to help protect German journalists Statement: The future of the BBC licence fee PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 January 2022 BBC funding freeze: the importance of a licence fee Pakistan: Journalists face Contempt of Court charges ‘TAHI’ – RNZ’s new platform dedicated for young people Focus On PSM: New PSM system for Mexico City PSM Weekly | 5 – 11 January 2022 100 Years of the BBC Launch event: The Impacts of Covid-19 on Southeast Asian media A reminder of the hostility public media faces RTV Slovenija: Draft transformation bill and new appointments Hong Kong: Media freedom concerns persist into 2022 Poland: President Duda vetoes “Lex-TVN” PSM Weekly | 29 December 2021 – 4 January 2022 MOOC: Why does media matter for development? Public Media in 2021: Year in Review Staff picks: PMA’s stories of the year 2021: An overview of PMA’s year Poland: Media freedom groups urge President Duda to veto ‘Lex-TVN’ PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 December 2021 Poland: President must reject new media law SAVE THE DATE: Southeast Asia COVID-19 Situation Report and Media Recovery Plan Best of PSM: Public media step up collaboration Hong Kong: The dire state of public media PSM Weekly | 8 – 14 December 2021 BBC: End harassment of BBC Persian staff Digital “preparedness is vital” – ABC’s Social Media Wellbeing Advisor SABC’s financial and editorial pressures resurface Maria Ressa: Charges must be dropped PSM Weekly | 1 – 7 December 2021 Kyrgyzstan: Independence of public media being undermined France: Inquiry into media concentration begins The importance of ethics when reporting on conflict Explainer: RTV SLO programming shake-up criticised PSM Weekly | 24 – 30 November 2021 PSM Unpacked: PMA hosts roundtable on commercial funding for public media ORF: New leadership, a licence fee increase, and independence concerns Code of Conduct: “Truly distinct” and “absolutely necessary” Letter: Serious concerns over Ofcom Chair recruitment process PSM Weekly | 17 – 23 November 2021 Code of Conduct: Improving conflict sensitive reporting & journalist safety in South Asia Insight: Why Brazil’s public media must remain public Under attack ABC sticks up for public media values Event: Launch of Code of Conduct for conflict sensitive reporting in South Asia PSM Weekly | 10 – 16 November 2021 Brazil: Plans to privatise EBC escalate The Future of Radio STA needs long-term, viable and sustainable funding Project update: South Asia conflict sensitive reporting project nears completion PSM Weekly | 3 – 9 November 2021 Media experts address challenges facing Southeast Asian media landscape Beyond the licence fee: more PSM considering new funding models LRT RADIO: Reducing the COVID confusion Hong Kong: Guise of national security interests continues to restrict life and media PSM Weekly | Impunity must end Cilla Benkö: Toxic for society when crime goes unpunished Local Democracy Reporting Service: A model for public broadcasters? Public media and COP26 coverage PMA welcomes new Board of Trustees Channel 4 must remain in public ownership ZDF makes history with English language adaptation PSM Weekly | 20 – 26 October 2021 Malta: PBS labelled ‘state controlled’ amid press freedom concerns Greece: Spread of ‘fake news’ legislation continues Best of PSM: GBC ramps up training MEPs message to Slovenian government must be heeded Public media comes out top in Germany election PSM Weekly | 13 – 19 October 2021 PMA commends ABC’s outgoing News Director for commitment to public media Online protection for journalists long overdue Radiodays Europe 2021: Public media’s latest innovations Spain: RTVE’s financial woes persist SBS Australia’s language services review underway PSM Weekly | 6 – 12 October 2021 Turkey: Mission finds continued pressures on independent media Nobel Prize to journalists highlights value of public interest media Brazil: Dossier reveals trend of censorship at EBC PSM Unpacked: A new forum for PMA members Update: South Korean lawmakers back down on controversial ‘fake news’ bill Media experts discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the Southeast Asian media landscape Singapore: Foreign interference law poses threat to media plurality STA Director resigns over independence concerns PSM Weekly | 29 September – 5 October 2021 Hong Kong: Tightening grip of the National Security Law Hong Kong: Hong Kong government continues to dismantle public and other independent media Brussels Declaration: PMA joins public media and international organisations to call for journalist safety and media freedom Threats to journalists in Slovenia must stop Unterstützung der Brüsseler Erklärung, einer neuen globalen Initiative zum Schutz für Journalistinnen und Journalisten und der Pressefreiheit In support of the Brussels Declaration, a new global initiative to protect journalists and media freedom South Korea: Proposed vote on ‘fake news’ bill postponed How US public media covered Hurricane Ida PSM Weekly | 22 – 28 September 2021 En soutien à la Déclaration de Bruxelles, une nouvelle initiative mondiale pour protéger les journalistes et la liberté des médias Canada: PMA deplores online harassment of journalists News of the nation: The transformation of national broadcasting Pakistan: Media representatives “strongly opposed” to proposed media authority PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 September 2021 ABC adds to Emergency Broadcasting in readiness for 2021/2022 season Inaugural event: Improving Conflict Sensitive Reporting and Journalist Safety in South Asia PTS Taiwan’s New Frontier: PTS World Taiwan Insight: Promising steps to strengthen media freedom in Europe Meet the fellows of our conflict sensitive reporting and safety of journalists in South Asia workshop PSM Weekly | 8 – 14 September 2021 Attacks on journalists by members of the public grow Poland: Senate rejects controversial media ownership bill Swedish Radio’s role during crises and emergencies UK: Ministers reportedly reject licence fee increase Fran Unsworth to leave BBC Ghana’s public broadcaster must find a ‘permanent’ funding solution Urgent solution needed as Slovenian Press Agency funding crisis passes 250 days Webinar: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Southeast Asia Media Landscape G7 must protect and evacuate journalists and media workers in Afghanistan PSM Weekly | 1 – 7 September 2021 ABC achieves record news audience Six dark months: A timeline of RTHK’s decline South Africa: PMA responds to SABC bill Focus On PSM: Second time lucky for public media in Ecuador? Slovenia: RTV SLO Director of TV fired South Korea to vote on concerning “fake news” law PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 August 2021 Afghanistan: International community must work to ensure journalist safety PMA welcomes two new Board members Swedish Radio joins the Public Media Alliance Media freedom concerns surround South Africa’s public broadcaster PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 August 2021 New regulator could further restrict media freedom in Pakistan Turkish government continues to limit independent and foreign-funded media Poland: Senate must reject media ownership bill The group guarding NZ’s media freedom PSM and climate change: Covering the crisis PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 August 2021 Update: Funding approved for US public media New RTVE board: Four months on Broadcast fee increase approved for German public media PSM Weekly | 28 July – 3 August 2021 Poland: Anti-foreign media amendment inches closer as TVN24’s licence is suspended Hong Kong: Undermining of public media, independent journalism continues Australian public media expand COVID-19 language services Editorial independence of Manx Radio must be respected FRONTLINE: Collaborating on the Pegasus Project PSM Weekly | 21 – 27 July 2021 PMA welcomes $565m funding recommendation for CPB PSM Weekly | 14 – 20 July 2021 Major media networks collaborate to develop talented Pacific journalists Floods in Europe: PSM in times of emergency PMA condemns attacks on SABC journalists Independent public media under attack in Slovenia PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 July 2021 Kosovo: Public broadcaster RTK’s board sacked Public media addresses hate crimes against Asian-Americans Threats to journalists growing across Europe Protecting the prominence of public media Argentina: New law set to enhance gender equity in public media Brazil: Public media privatisation accelerates as censorship grows Erklärung der Global Task Force zur Unterstützung der öffentlichen Medien Sloweniens PSM Weekly | 30 June – 6 July 2021 Déclaration du Groupe de travail mondial en soutien aux médias publics en Slovénie Global Task Force statement in support of public media in Slovenia New public media entity not just about ‘smashing’ RNZ and TVNZ together Slovenian government eroding media freedom as it takes over EU Presidency Projet : Protéger les journalistes en Haïti et lutter contre la désinformation et la mésinformation pendant une pandémie PSM Weekly | 23 – 29 June 2021 Focus on PSM: Germany What the public stand to lose if Channel 4 is privatised ARD and ZDF are expanding their media libraries into a common streaming network Hong Kong: National security law takes its toll PSM Weekly | 16 – 22 June 2021 Irish Media Commission considers alternative funding for public media INSIGHT | A year like no other at CBC/Radio-Canada The challenges facing Nordic public media PMA condemns the harassment of BBC journalist at anti-lockdown protest in London PROJECT UPDATE | PMA partners with Asia Democracy Network for UNESCO – IPDC project Registration open for three-day conflict reporting workshop for journalists in South Asia PSM Weekly | 9 – 15 June 2021 PSM regulation: How public media can keep themselves in check PMA welcomes CBC/Radio-Canada’s sustainability strategy PSM Weekly | 2 – 8 June 2021 Hong Kong: Crisis for RTHK’s independence Pakistan: Clampdown on media freedom continues What does diversity and inclusion mean for the ABC? Insight | New DRM project to help bridge educational gap Media Freedom Coalition Statement on the Arrest of Roman Protasevich PSM Weekly | 26 May – 1 June 2021 NBC: Industrial strike ends Slovenia: Pressure builds for public media and press freedom Dyson Report | The BBC’s independence must not be undermined because of historic failings PSM Weekly | 19 – 25 May 2021 The Dyson Report on the BBC and Martin Bashir’s 1995 interview with Princess Diana Focus On ABC: Budget, press freedom and new Board members Update: Strike continues at Namibian public broadcaster PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 May 2021 Verbal attack on Croatia’s public broadcaster is the latest in a string of media freedom incidents Hope for public service media in Malawi New talk show effectively transforms RTHK into a mouthpiece of the state Supporting local news in North America PSM Weekly | 5 May – 11 May 2021 Public media, education and the digital divide during COVID-19 The importance of independent media regulators PSM Weekly | 28 April – 4 May 2021 Global Call Out: World Press Freedom Day 2021 Project: The Impact of COVID-19 on Media Freedom, Media Business Viability and the Safety of Journalists in Southeast Asia PSM Weekly | 21 – 27 April 2021 Crisis facing independent journalism in Hong Kong escalates Namibia: workers at public broadcaster go on strike PSM Weekly | 14 – 20 April 2021 Lifting sanctions on Tanzania’s media: a limited turning point? CPB Announces Distribution Plan for American Rescue Plan Act Funds SABC completes retrenchment process and transitions to new structure PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 April 2021 Das Tschechische Fernsehen (Česká Televize) in Gefahr The threat facing Czech TV (Česká Televize) La menace qui pèse sur l’avenir du diffuseur public tchèque (Česká Televize) PMA condemns attempts to undermine the independence of Czech TV Hong Kong: Stifling of independent and public media continues Brazil: Privatisation of public media looms PSM Weekly | 31 March – 6 April 2021 Group of experts to develop case for new public media entity in New Zealand RTVE: Questions of independence remain despite new board PSM Weekly | 24 – 30 March 2021 Vaccine coverage: How – and why – public media should get it right Welcoming New Neighbours: How public media works for refugees and asylum seekers RTHK producer on trial amid wider concerns for public broadcaster Independence of Czech Television under threat Media Freedom Symposium and Survey PSM Weekly | 17 – 23 March 2021 Best of PSM: Public media and refugees Talking COVID at Radiodays Asia PSM Weekly | 10 – 16 March 2021 House of Representatives passes $175m relief legislation for public media UK Government launches national action plan to protect journalists PMA partners with Media Action Nepal for “Code of Ethics to Improve Conflict Sensitive Reporting and Safety of Journalists in South Asia” project PSM Weekly | 3 – 9 March 2021 Celebrating Grace Wyndham Goldie: an early pioneer of public broadcasting International Women’s Day 2021: Public Media Leaders Insight | Radio’s Finest Hour PSM Weekly | 24 February – 2 March 2021 How are German public broadcasters responding to the rejection of the licence fee increase? Hong Kong: Dark month at RTHK suggests a grim future for the public broadcaster Pakistan: Geo and Jang Media Group’s office attacked by protesters PSM Weekly | 17 – 23 February 2021 Poland: Advertising tax poses existential threats to independent media Facebook restricts content from Australian news sites PSM Weekly | 10 – 16 February 2021 Erklärung der ‘Global Task Force for Public Media’ zum Verbot von ‚BBC World News‘ in China Statement by the Global Task Force for public media on ban of BBC World News in China World Radio Day 2021 PMA Statement: China’s ban on BBC broadcasts is cause for deep concern BBC News announces restructure of its board RTHK suspends BBC live relay following mainland ban Déclaration du Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics concernant l’interdiction de diffusion de BBC World News en Chine Public hearings into CBC/Radio-Canada’s licence renewal process complete PSM Weekly | 3 – 9 February 2021 World Radio Day 2021 Proposed licence fee amendments for public broadcasters in Japan and South Korea UNESCO’S IPDC supports two COVID-related projects in partnership with the Public Media Alliance PSM Weekly | 27 January- 2 February 2021 Project: Improving conflict sensitive reporting and journalist safety in South Asia ABC and Australia’s local news crisis Spain: RTVE management issues remain unresolved amid financial concerns Pakistan: Serious concerns for journalist safety and editorial independence PSM Weekly | 20 – 26 January 2021 Content for PMA members: Hidden threats in your takeout Hopes for editorial independence restored as USAGM CEO resigns SABC employees go on strike as retrenchment process resumes ‘Citizens’ ombudsman’ pushes back against the ruin of Brazilian public media PSM Weekly | 13 – 19 January 2021 Focus on PSM | Hong Kong Serious concerns for transparency and journalist safety during Uganda’s general election Die zunehmende Bedrohung für die Sicherheit von Journalisten und Journalistinnen The increasing threats to journalists’ safety PSM Weekly | 6 – 12 January 2021 Public media in 2021: The cornerstone of sustainable media Poland: Media independence and pluralism under threat from state-backed companies Licence fee increase for German public broadcasters rejected Public media and diversity: Workplace gender equality BBC to ramp up education offer during latest UK lockdown La sécurité des journalistes est en jeu PSM Weekly | 30 December – 5 January 2020 PSM Weekly | 16 – 22 December 2020 Why Public Media Matters: WPFC 2020 PSM Weekly | 9 – 15 December 2020 Small Screen, Big Debate: The Future of Public Service Media | PMA’s Initial Response PSM Weekly | 2 – 8 December 2020 Global Security Bill sparks fears for press freedom in France PSM Weekly | 25 November – 1 December 2020 Focus on PSM: Yle Podcasts and public media: children’s content Insight | Impartial media is necessary to avoid parallel realities How coronavirus might have changed TV viewing habits for good, and what that means for public service broadcasting PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 November 2020 Insight | Yes, the world needs more Canada We’re in it together PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 November 2020 Global Conference for Media Freedom 2020: CSOs call on States for concrete actions SABC to implement retrenchment process New Advisory Panel appointed to shape the future of PSB in the UK Insight | What CBC’s newsrooms are doing to deliver on pledge to improve diversity, inclusivity PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 November 2020 Podcasts and public media: Local news World Press Freedom Conference 2020 Hong Kong: RTHK faces escalating pressures PSM Weekly | 28 October – 3 November 2020 The Netherlands: Concerns for physical safety of NOS journalists USAGM CEO removes “firewall” protecting editorial independence BBC DG Tim Davie joins the Global Task Force for public media PSM Weekly | 21 – 27 October 2020 “Celebrating the Pacific Spirit” Tim Davie, directeur général de la BBC, se joint au Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics Tanzania: Restrictions on independent media compromise democratic process New rule could drastically limit the visas of foreign journalists in the US Editorial: Truth and Power Focus on PSM | Argentina PSM Weekly | 14 – 20 October 2020 ABC statement on Dan Oakes Funding pressures for Swiss public media Australia: Public media funding and press freedom challenges continue PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 October 2020 Threats to media pluralism growing globally Podcast Day: Special rate for PMA members CBC/Radio-Canada launches initiatives to support diversity, local journalism The erosion of media freedom in Hungary continues 50 years of PBS Aunty’s Future Is In Your Hands Staying Safe: Tools and resources for reporting on protests PSM Weekly | 30 September – 6 October 2020 Global Survey: Online violence against women journalists and effective measures to combat the problem Further restrictions on media freedom in Hong Kong Independent media in Pakistan remains under threat PMA Statement: ‘One Minute to Midnight’ in the newsroom and good governance in PSM PSM Weekly | 23 – 29 September 2020 PMA Statement: The U.S. Decision to request news network AJ+ to register under FARA Shutdowns, layoffs and court cases: The clampdown on independent media in the Philippines continues Call Out: COVID-19 compounds risks to public media and their critical role in democracy PSM Weekly | 16 – 22 September 2020 Audience engagement and public media during COVID-19 Focus on PSM | Belize PSM Weekly | 9 – 15 September 2020 Bold changes as new BBC Director General takes office Challenges for public media in Namibia PSM Weekly | 2 – 8 September 2020 PMA condemns oppression of journalists and media freedom in Belarus RNZ to Expand Local Democracy Reporting Programme Insight | SABC has cut its losses and is ahead on a turnaround plan PSM Weekly | 19 – 25 August 2020 Focus on PSM | Poland Tanzania: Regulator poses tighter restrictions on media Fury in Tonga at new limits imposed on media Will a new government in Sri Lanka herald further improvements in media freedom? Press freedom and independent media remain under threat in the Philippines PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 August 2020 Resource: The Suicide Reporting Toolkit Another dark week for press freedom and critical voices in Hong Kong ABC Statement to the Senate Press Freedom Inquiry by Director News, Gaven Morris Programme cuts and postponed plans for public media in France Focus on PSM | SABC facing significant challenges in its 84th year PSM Weekly | 5 – 11 August 2020 Public Media, Accessibility and COVID-19 Opportunity: Collaborative news content for PMA members House of Representatives support increased funding for US public media PSM Weekly | 29 July – 4 August 2020 Angriffe auf öffentlich-rechtliche Medien sind Angriffe auf die Demokratie S’attaquer aux médias publics, c’est attaquer la démocratie Attacks on Public Media are an Attack on Democracy Space for independent and critical media continues to shrink in Pakistan Diversity and Public Media Independent media and press freedom take another hit in Hungary as Index editor is fired PSM Weekly | 22 – 28 July 2020 Update: Directive to shutdown GBC channels suspended Malawi: Is now the time to reform MBC? Insight | Let’s unleash the BBC’s potential to combat fake news and help Global Britain Congress proposes additional federal funding for US public media PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 July 2020 Nepal’s public broadcasting bill causes independence concerns GBC ordered to reduce channels by half Insight | Why Public Media Will Not Survive Without Real Citizen Participation Guyana: Covering an election during a pandemic ABC Update: Cuts and AFP continue to challenge public broadcaster PSM Weekly | 8 – 14 July 2020 Responsible coverage of COVID-19 in the Caribbean Independent media in grave danger in the Philippines Over-75’s licence fee: Where the responsibility lies #HoldTheLine campaign launched in support of Maria Ressa and independent media in the Philippines Focus On PSM | Korean Broadcasting System COVID-19: Amplifying the threats to public media PSM Weekly | 1 – 7 July 2020 The decline of public media in Poland PSM Weekly | 24 – 30 June 2020 Over 100 days in detention What would Australia look like without the ABC? The Next Normal ABC launches Five-Year Plan Fears for Voice of America’s editorial independence Who’s behind the news? Why we need to know, especially now. PSM Weekly | 17 – 23 June 2020 Concerns for local coverage as the BBC looks to make cuts Easing lockdown: Public media’s roadmap to resuming production SABC launches sustainability model PSM Weekly | 10 – 16 June 2020 Insight | Jamie Angus on why trusted news should have access to chat apps Conviction of Maria Ressa is a further attack on press freedom in the Philippines ABC to cut programming, services and jobs The impact of COVID-19 on local news in the Caribbean region PSM Weekly | 3 – 9 June 2020 Swedish Radio’s Director-General Cilla Benkö: Attacks on journalists in the US show that words can be dangerous Tim Davie appointed as new BBC Director-General The Public Media Alliance condemns attacks on journalists and media workers during protests in the USA Censorship in Polish public radio sparks debate about media freedom PSM Weekly | 27 May – 2 June 2020 Independent journalism and access to information threatened in the Philippines with the closure of ABS-CBN Hong Kong: Growing pressure on editorial independence and press freedom ABC journalists could still face prosecution SABC asks government for a budget review PSM Weekly | 20 – 26 May 2020 Government proposes wage freeze for ABC staff ABS-CBN provisional licence delayed CPB requests additional emergency funds from Congress PSM Weekly | 13 – 19 May 2020 Global Call Out: COVID-19 takes its toll on independent media Assistance and best practices for remote broadcasting during COVID-19 The financial impact of Covid-19 on European public broadcasters Emergency appeal for journalism and media support in response the the COVID-19 crisis Thai PBS joins PMA PSM Weekly | 6 – 12 May 2020 Le Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics accueille le diffuseur sud-coréen KBS Global Task Force for public media welcomes South Korea’s KBS Philippines’ largest broadcaster ordered to go off-air Arrest of Geo and Jang Group Editor-in-Chief continues PSM Weekly | 29 April – 5 May 2020 ZDF camera crew attacked in Berlin World Press Freedom Day 2020 How have public broadcasters adapted to working from home? Global Task Force: Public Media Serving in the time of a pandemic… NHK’s emergency reporting Swiss public broadcaster faces financial pressures in wake of Covid-19 PSM Weekly | 22-28 April 2020 SABC: Informing, educating and entertaining the South African public at a time of crisis Slovenia’s public broadcaster pressured by government LISTEN | The ongoing fight to save public broadcasting ZNBC fails to pay staff salaries during Covid-19 pandemic PSM Weekly | 15-21 April 2020 Global Call Out: Media Freedom & COVID-19 Public media launch funds for creators and freelancers Le rôle des médias de service public en temps de pandémie PSM Weekly | 8-14 April 2020 Coronavirus and local public media Insight | An essential and important role in difficult times Governments must not use coronavirus as an excuse to curtail media freedom Emergency funds for US public broadcasting ABC expands education schedule to support students at home during COVID-19 crisis PSM Weekly | 1-7 April 2020 PSM Weekly | 25 – 31 March 2020 Insight | An update on local services and all the ways to access COVID-19 information on CBC News SBS Radio launches multi-lingual coronavirus portal in 63 languages PMA calls for the immediate release of Pakistan editor and media owner PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 March 2020 Covid-19 and public media: Adaptation and contingencies Global Call Out: An Unprecedented Time Letter: PMA calls on the government of Trinidad & Tobago to respect media freedom PMA Global Grants Postponed PMA condemns police search of the Trinidad Express PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 March 2020 Public media coverage of coronavirus Women in media: Balance the imbalance! PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 March 2020 Focus on PSM | Ghana What would be lost if Trump’s plans for public media succeed? PSM Weekly | 26 February – 3 March 2020 ABC will not appeal validation of police raids on public broadcaster Demonstrating the case for robust and well-funded public media PSM Weekly | 19 – 25 February 2020 Latest Trump budget eliminates funding for public media Public contest is the only democratic solution to RTVE’s paralysis Warrants used to raid ABC valid, says court PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 February 2020 World Radio Day: Radio and Diversity PSM Weekly | 5 – 11 February 2020 PSM Weekly | 29 January – 4 February 2020 Coronavirus: sourcing accurate, reliable information Swedish media call for action against attempts to influence press freedom by China PSM Weekly | 22 – 28 January 2020 Focus on PSM | Argentina Challenges ahead for next BBC DG PMA Global Grants 2020 Focus on PSM | France Radiodays Europe 2022 PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 January 2020 PSM Weekly | 8 – 14 January 2020 ABC’s coverage of the Australian bushfires In the tough world of media disruption, public media must shape their own destiny PSM Weekly | 1 – 7 January 2020 Looking back at 2019 RTÉ: A public broadcaster in crisis? Happy New Year! Focus On PSM | NHK Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Academy PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 December 2019 Insight | Facebook “state controlled” labels could ensnare public broadcasters Independence of Peruvian national broadcaster in spotlight PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 December 2019 Media freedom crisis in Tanzania Press Release: Protecting the licence fee The rise of “fake news” laws across South East Asia Local Democracy Reporting service takes off PSM Weekly | 27 November – 3 December 2019 PBS celebrates 50 years Focus on PSM | Pakistan Beyond survival? ABC Australia releases new inclusivity and diversity plan The BBC and the UK Election PSM Weekly | 20 – 26 November 2019 PSM Weekly | 13 – 19 November 2019 “Public Service Broadcasting: As Vital As Ever” PSM Weekly | 6 – 12 November 2019 PSM Weekly | 30 October – 5 November 2019 The silence against impunity must end Swedish Radio’s Director-General Cilla Benkö: Punishment for crimes against journalists must be harsher Hurricane Dorian: Its catastrophic destruction in Abaco & Grand Bahama Pat Harrison named 2019 George Chaplin Fellow in Distinguished Journalism Securing a future for public media in the Isle of Man PSM Weekly | 23 October – 29 October 2019 Journalists injured covering Catalonia protests Focus on PSM | The challenges facing the BBC New conditions for Swedish public media hammered out in parliament Public broadcasters and youth media literacy Public broadcasters around the world collaborate to support media literacy Escalating violence towards journalists in Haiti PSM Weekly | 16 October – 22 October 2019 Insight | The struggle for media pluralism NBC defends editorial independence following SWAPO complaint PSM Weekly | 9 October – 15 October 2019 Poland’s election without public media SBS delivers new mobile-first website in 68 languages Journalists targeted amid Hong Kong protests Uncertainty continues for RTVE UPDATE | Financial crisis at NBC Financial crisis at NBC PSM Weekly | 2 October – 8 October 2019 Social Media Guidelines | For media professionals & journalists in Southern Africa Global Call Out CfP | RIPE@2020 New directive offers limited protections for journalists and whistleblowers in Australia BBC Director General reverses decision on complaint against presenter PSM Weekly | 25 September – 1 October 2019 PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 September 2019 Best of PSM: Collaborate or die? The audience of PSM news (Report) Focus on PSM | SABC PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 September 2019 InnoPSM: New PSM research network PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 September 2019 Maintaining trust in PSM Focus on PSM | USA PSM Weekly | 21 August – 3 September 2019 Focus on PSM | Haiti PSM Weekly | 14 – 20 August 2019 Local democracy reporting scheme to pilot in New Zealand Changing times for public media funding Update | Another government agency involved in ABC raid? CBU President calls for media engagement in policy and framework decisions Canadian government invests to in French-language digital platform: TV5MONDE Plus PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 August 2019 Ofcom report and public service broadcasting Why Public Media Matters: Report from the Global Conference for Media Freedom PSM Weekly | 31 July – 6 August 2019 Best of PSM | Visual Journalism Major reforms for Irish licence fee Our 2019 Global Grantees have returned! Reporting Hate Speech, Terrorism & Violence in South East Asia PSM Weekly | 24-30 July 2019 PBI 2019: How does PSM stand apart? New trends in reporting on climate change PSM Weekly | 17-23 July 2019 Update 2 | SABC debt crisis #DefendMediaFreedom: Public Media Matters Collaborative Factchecking and PSM Media freedom stifled across Latin America PSM Weekly | 10-16 July 2019 News staff at Latvian Radio call on board to resign Webinar | Social Media Guidelines for Journalists & Media Makers in Southern Africa Under Pressure: Why Public Media Matters PMA rounds up the Global Conference for Media Freedom PSM Weekly | 3-9 July 2019 Honing skills at Manx Radio UK regulator sets out plans to increase prominence of PSBs PSM Weekly | 26 June-2 July 2019 Threats to media independence continue across Central Europe Update | SABC debt crisis The dismantling of Brazil’s public media PSM Weekly | 19-25 June 2019 Update | ABC lodge application to set aside warrant BBC announces change to free licences for over-75s Hope for public media in Mexico? PSM Weekly | 12-18 June 2019 Ongoing debt creates uncertain future for SABC Focus on PSM | Colombia Unprecedented police raid on ABC Social media guidelines for Southern Africa to be published soon PMA Statement | ABC offices raided by police Developing social media guidelines for broadcasters in Southern Africa PSM Weekly | 5-11 June 2019 PSM Weekly | 29 May-4 June 2019 Getting what you pay for: Making public broadcasting work PSM Weekly | 22-28 May 2019 All change? Funding increase recommended for American public media Public broadcasting in the age of VOD Collaboration for responsible coverage in NZ PSM Weekly | 15-21 May 2019 PSM Weekly | 8-14 May 2019 PSM Weekly | 1-7 May 2019 World Press Freedom Day 2019 Best of PSM | Swedish Radio on tour PSM Weekly | 24-30 April 2019 Insight | Countering Disinformation and Hate Speech in South East Asia Sri Lanka terrorist attacks Meet our Global Grantees 2019 PSM Weekly | 17-23 April Defending free and independent public media in Spain Hate by omission silence and exclusion: A Caribbean perspective PSM Weekly | 10-16 April Insight | Funding Public Media PSM Weekly | 3-9 April PMA Workshop | Developing Social Media Guidelines for Broadcasters in Southern Africa Focus on PSM | Australian Broadcasting Corporation New Zealand’s news media entered uncharted territory on March 15 Developing Media Guidelines on Hate Speech & Coverage of Acts of Terrorism & Violence for the South East Asia Regions PSM Weekly | 27 March – 2 April Trump to cut federal funding for public media? PSM Weekly | 20-26 March Building a strong and united voice for public media worldwide Focus on PSM | NHK – March 2019 PSM Weekly | 13-19 March CPB respond to proposed elimination of federal funding Best of PSM | Radio France and Radio Canada unite on a quest for innovation Webinar | Reporting hate speech and acts of terror in South East Asia Beyond survival? A new Human Resources research project for PMA members PSM Weekly | 6-12 March International Women’s Day 2019 PSM Weekly | 27 Feb – 5 March Insight | Crossing Divides March deadline for new SABC board PSM Weekly | 20-26 February PSM Weekly | 13-19 February Philippines government continues to intimidate and harass news media PSM Weekly | 6-12 February Sudden firing of Ukrainian public broadcaster’s CEO prompts censorship concerns Press Release | New workshop for Southeast Asian journalists PSM Weekly | 30 Jan – 5 Feb Lithuania’s government responds to concerns over LRT PSM Weekly | 23-29 January RadioDays Asia 2019 Public media & indigenous languages PSM Weekly | 16-22 January Law could pose serious threat to independence of LRT Public Service Media Lifting Us Up PSM Weekly | 9-15 January CBC/Radio-Canada submits its recommendations for modernizing Canada’s culture legislation Focus on PSM | India News1st journalists threatened by protesters PSM Weekly | Happy New Year Putting the public in public media Joint communique from international public service broadcasters on threats to media freedom PSM Weekly | 12-18 December PSM Weekly Test PSM Weekly test Decision on future of Isle of Man’s public media delayed New Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development for CBC/Radio-Canada PSM Weekly | 5-11 December Reporting Hate Speech & Violence in the Caribbean PMA Response | Independence of public media at risk on the Isle of Man PMA Global Grant 2019 Update | Challenges for the ABC PSM Weekly | 28 Nov – 4 Dec Best of PSM | NPR engaging younger audiences Independence of public media at risk on the Isle of Man PSM Weekly | 21-27 November Best of PSM | VRT’s Taboe – ’Laughing at things you should not be laughing at’ PSM Weekly | 14-20 November PSM Weekly | 7-13 November Best of PSM | Climate Change – Politics and Actions The State of Humanitarian Journalism (Report) PSM Weekly | 31 Oct – 6 Nov Impunity for crimes against journalists must end Insight | Disruption, Trust and the Public Broadcaster PSM Weekly | 24-30 October Public Broadcasters International 2018 PSM Weekly | 17-23 October Update | The latest at SABC Election coverage in Sweden: Democracy, multimedia and populist rhetoric PSM Weekly | 10-16 October PSM Weekly | 3-9 October Best of PSM | Multiplatform Verification PSM Weekly | 26 Sept – 2 Oct Chairman of ABC Board resigns PSM Weekly | 19-25 September ABC managing director removed from post Providing children’s content in an era of migration: Challenges and opportunities Old is New Again: Public Service Media Rebuilding Trust Drastic changes ahead for Danish public broadcaster PSM Weekly | 12-18 September Hope for media freedom in Malaysia? Entertainment+ PSM Weekly | 5-11 September PBS joins the Public Media Alliance Global Conference 2018: Session by session PSM Weekly | 29 Aug – 4 Sept Insight | “The Fierce Urgency of Now” Featured Event | Invisible Children: Children’s Media, Diversity and Forced Migration PSM Weekly | 22-28 August PSM Weekly | 8-21 August PSM Weekly | 1-7 August Our 2018 travel bursars are back! RNZ CEO Heads International Public Media Alliance PSM Weekly | 25-31 July Meet our new Board of Trustees PSM Weekly | 18-24 July Silencing the Twitter-Chatter PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 July Media in Pakistan facing clampdown ahead of elections Concern over Nauru’s ABC ban PSM Weekly | 4-10 July Action plan on hate speech and media coverage of terrorism & violence for the Caribbean region Focus on PSM | Prasar Bharati PSM Weekly | 27 June – 3 July ABC under attack: The fight for public broadcasting PSM Weekly | 20-26 June Change at the top for SABC Insight | RTVE public contest faces further challenges PSM Weekly | 13-19 June New editorial line for SABC PSM Weekly | 6-12 June Trump’s push to defund and defunct the CPB New Partner | Teledetodos In defence of the public editor PSM Weekly | 30 May – 5 June European PSBs make moves to compete with streaming services Change ahead for PSBs in Australia and New Zealand PSM Weekly | 23-29 May PSM Weekly | 16-22 May Former PMA President denied opportunity to speak in India PSM Weekly | 9-15 May Another roadblock to RTVE’s independence PSM Weekly | 2-8 May Insight | The “No Billag” Swiss Saga Focus on PSM | Slovakia New Chair for Radio New Zealand Public media and the global decline of media freedom PSM Weekly | World Press Freedom Day 2018 Envisioning the future of climate change journalism PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 April New CEO for Finland’s Yle PSM Weekly | 11-17 April Geo TV blocked across Pakistan [Updated] New President & CEO for CBC/Radio-Canada PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 April Meet our 2018 Travel Bursars KBS announce new President & CEO Concern as crowd surrounds MTV/MBC in Colombo Geo TV suspended across Pakistan PSM Weekly | 28 March – 3 April RTVE | Parties close to agreement on public tender PSM Weekly | 21 – 27 March Disaster and climate change reporting: Discovering new pathways in the Caribbean PSM Weekly | 14-20 March Exploring children’s digital media use in the UK PSM Weekly | 07 – 13 March Focus on PSM | Australian Broadcasting Corporation PSM Weekly | 28 Feb – 6 March Battered but not Broken | Why we need public media in the digital age PSM Weekly | 21-27 February New Partner | Ethical Journalism Network PSM Weekly | 14 – 20 February Travel Bursaries 2018 PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 February Insight | World Radio Day 2018 Event | Battered But Not Broken – Why We Need Public Media in the Digital Age CfP | VIEW Journal PSM Weekly | 31 Jan – 6 Feb Taiwan’s public media to merge? PSM Weekly | 24-30 January Public service media: serving the community Focus on PSM | Switzerland PSM Weekly | 17-23 January Insight | How public media should respond to journalism’s crisis PSM Weekly | 10-16 January Review: Children’s Global Media Summit 2017 Danish Broadcasting Corporation and public service broadcasting under threat Focus on PSM | Italy PSM Weekly | 4 – 9 Jan Broadcasters, hurricanes and recovery in the Caribbean RTVE reform reaches deadlock PSM Weekly | 20 Dec 2017 – 3 Jan 2018 Children’s Screen Content in an Era of Forced Migration PSM Weekly | 13-19 Dec Fran Unsworth appointed BBC Director of News and Current Affairs Call for Papers: Media, War & Conflict PSM Weekly | 6-12 December Why RNZ is dedicated to the use of te reo PSM Weekly | 29 Nov – 5 Dec Social Media Guidelines for Caribbean Journalists & Media Practitioners PSM Weekly | 22 – 28 Nov Focus On PSM | France PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 Nov VoxPop – A Social Media Beginning For Public Broadcasters? NDTV’s KVL Narayan Rao passes away PSM Weekly | 8 -14 Nov PSM Weekly | 1-7 Nov PSM Weekly | 25 – 31 Oct PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 Oct Consultation on terrorism and hate speech coverage in South Asia The Best of PSM | Dreaming of Freedom, CBC Restructure highlights ongoing struggle for TBC Regulator sets new rules for the BBC PSM Weekly | 11-17 Oct Exploring good PSM provision for young children in a diversified Europe PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 Oct SABA 2017 & SABC Annual Report PSM Weekly | 27 Sept – 3 Oct PSM Weekly | 20-26 Sept Changes confirmed for RTVE PBI 2017: Reflecting on the challenges facing PSM Lessons from IBC 2017: Consumer Power Meets IP PSM Weekly | 13-19 Sept EBC: One year later Featured Event | Children’s Screen Content in an Era of Forced Migration: Facilitating Arab-European Dialogue PSM Weekly | 6-12 Sept PBI 2017: Maintaining a clear vision in a fast changing media landscape Ensuring a Successful Technology Project Update: What’s going on at SABC? #4 PSM Weekly | 30 Aug-5 Sept Focus on PSM | Hong Kong Choosing the right technology PSM Weekly | 23-29 August PSM Weekly | 16-22 August Making the most of IBC 2017 PSM Weekly | 9-15 August RTHK replaces BBC World Service with China’s state programming Terrorism, Conflict & Hate Speech in South Asian News Media PSM Weekly | 2-8 August Bosnian public broadcaster secures sustainable funding PSM Weekly | 26 Jul – 1 Aug Broadcast Moves 2016-2017 Newsrewired roundup Focus on PSM | Maldives PSM Weekly | 19-25 July PSM Weekly | 12-18 July PMA proposes counts for BBC’s international factual programmes Our 2017 bursars are back! PSM Weekly | 5-11 July RTHK files complaints against censorship after rescheduled show Digital switchover in Nigeria hits another speed bump PSM Weekly | 28 June – 4 July Developing Social Media Guidelines for media professionals in the Caribbean The Best of PSM | Celebrating public radio Changes afoot for RTVE PSM Weekly | 21-27 June Violence against journalists continues in Pakistan Essential role of social media in emergency coverage PSM Weekly | 14 – 20 June Update: What’s going on at SABC? #3 Tonga broadcaster saga prompts media freedom discussion PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 June PSM Weekly | 31 May – 6 June Protests in Venezuela against broadcaster’s impartiality Journalist safety an ongoing concern in Pakistan Press Release: UNESCO & PMA Social Media Guidelines Workshop & Meeting Focus on PSM | India PSM Weekly | 24-30 May Poland approves amendment to licence fee law Tongan Prime Minister continues his attack on the public broadcaster PSM Weekly | 17-23 May What’s in store for public media in France? New IABM Glossary of broadcast technical terms Focus on PSM | Israel PSM Weekly | 10-16 May From the local to the global: transforming public media in Spain Global coalition urges Justin Trudeau to protect press freedom New Director General for the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation What makes news humanitarian? Call for Application: Workshop & meeting to develop social media guidelines for Caribbean journalists PSM Weekly | 3-9 May Focus on PSM | Bosnia & Herzegovina Changes ahead for Romania’s public radio PSM Weekly | World Press Freedom Day 2017 News just in: in a digital world where entertainment is everywhere people want TV news Call for Papers: Framing War & Conflict Call for Papers: 10th Global Investigative Journalism Conference Nordic Voices on Freedom of Expression Recommended read: Broadcasting & National Imagination in Post-Communist Latvia Innovative State TV channel lands in Cuba Has Israel finally reached a deal over public broadcaster? PSM Weekly | 20-25 April Media companies in Ecuador face sanctions for unreported story The Best of PSM | RadioDays 2017 Caribbean Broadcasting Union announces new partnership with CCTV+ PSM Weekly | 12-19 April PSM Weekly | 5-11 April Trump’s budget blueprint: A real threat to public service media EBC employees on strike over censorship complaints PSM Weekly | 29 March – 4 April Concern as Tongan public broadcaster is labelled “enemy of the government” Focus on PSM | BBC & Channel 4 Sweeping changes afoot for RTÉ Meet our 2017 Travel Bursars Focus on PSM | Spain PSM Weekly | 22-28 March PSM Weekly | 15-21 March News outlets feel the pressure in the Maldives Call for Papers: Journal of Applied Journalism and Media Studies Call for Papers: The Future of Media Content: Interventions and Industries in the Internet Era BBC ends shortwave transmission in Thailand PSM Weekly | 8-14 March Nigeria ’s broadcasting commission clamps down on licence fees PSM Weekly | 1-7 March UNESCO Press Release: Launch of new ‘Women Make the News – Thailand’ Database The Best of PSM | Virtual Reality PSM Weekly | 21-28 February Zambian government to award 60% share in ZNBC to China’s TopStar New BBC TV channel announced for Scotland New head of Gambian broadcaster commits to independence No extension for analogue TV signal in India PSM Weekly | 15-21 February The Best of PSM | The Boat, SBS Thai media organisations rally to oppose information bill Senate approves measure to restructure Brazil’s public broadcaster PSM Weekly | 8-14 February New research analyses PSM crisis in Poland PSM Weekly | 1-7 February Closure of ABC shortwave service a cause for concern? Spain has most affordable public broadcasting in Europe PSM Weekly | 25-31 January Publication Launch: Terrorism and the Media Call for Entry: The World Television Awards 2017 Indian government to respond to criticism of radio news restrictions PSM Weekly | 18-24 January Trump team to cut federal support for public broadcasters? New Chairperson sought for ABC EJN Press Release: Ethics in the News Call for Abstracts: NordMedia 2017 Polynesians left with no AM signal after France issues radio shutdown Update: What’s going on at SABC? #2 PSM Weekly | 11-17 January Taiwan's PTS appoints new Chairperson & President Sudan becomes fourth country to sign Declaration on Media Freedom Recommended: Digital News Report.Es 2016 Norway says a fond farewell to FM radio signal New BBC Chairman confirmed RAI urged to renovate and relaunch after rejecting editorial plan PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 January The ongoing struggle for media freedom in Poland Free Online Course: Data Exploration and Storytelling China’s CCTV launches new global media platform Egypt passes new law to keep media in check PSM Weekly | 27 Dec 2016 – 3 Jan 2017 Citizen Journalism & Public Media in Namibia 2016: End of year message PSM Weekly | 14-20 Dec 2016 Call for Applications: PBS Digital Innovators Program 2017 Call for Papers: Future of Journalism Conference 2017 EBC: Restructured PSM Weekly | 7 Dec-13 Dec 2016 CBC/Radio Canada calls for additional funding to go ad-free Eurobarometer: Media pluralism and democracy PSM Weekly | 30 Nov – 6 Dec 2016 Changes to Italian TV license measure ‘better than expected’ PSM Weekly | 23-29 Nov 2016 RIPE@2016 Conference papers are now available Call to slash CBC/Radio Canada’s funding & end advertising The US election & public media: what will happen? Update: What’s going on at SABC? PSM Weekly | 16-22 Nov 2016 RISJ: Analysis of The Relation Between & Impact of Public Service Media & Private Media Controversial defamation penalties revealed in the Maldives PSM Weekly | 11-15 Nov 2016 Prasar Bharati gets ready to launch new channel for north east India Public broadcaster in Brazil will go back to buying content from private TV PSM Weekly | 3-10 Nov 2016 Indian Government halts ban on NDTV Romanian parliament votes to wipe out public broadcaster fees PSM Weekly| 25 Oct- 2 Nov 2016 New PSB in Israel may never see the light of the day EBC’s situation contested in public hearing PSM Weekly | 19-25 Oct 2016 New Zealand broadcasters face public funding shake-up NPR ratings show strength of US public radio Change on the cards for PSM funding in Ireland SABC board members will have to resign French government offers funding to public radio PSM Weekly | 12-18 Oct 2016 Public Television Service, Taiwan 300 jobs cut in BBC restructure Further measures undermine public media in Brazil PSM Weekly | 5-11 Oct 2016 Public Media Alliance sparks dialogue on trust in the media PBS TechCon 2017: Call for Proposals Nordicom: Blurring the Lines Concerns for media pluralism in Greece Former EBC President discusses the status of public media in Brazil PBI 2016: The Next Future CBC shares its thoughts on PBI 2016 PSM Weekly | 29 Sept-4 Oct 2016 Looking to the future of PSM Changing Perspectives on PSM The future remains uncertain for public service media in Brazil PSM Weekly | 21-28 Sept 2016 French public media needs “thorough review” PSM Weekly | 15-20 Sept 2016 Public Media Alliance welcomes new board members Maldivian government warns against involvement with Al-Jazeera documentary PSM Weekly | 6-14 Sept 2016 Foreign journalists in Maldives to require background checks Provisional measure threatens autonomy of Brazil’s public broadcaster PSM Weekly | 30 Aug-5 Sept 2016 Public media in Kosovo under attack over demarcation deal Proposed bill could regulate & punish media in Namibia Papua New Guinea makes move from analogue to digital TV Nigerian public media should be independent to promote democracy Colleagues help fellow public broadcasters after floods in Louisiana Tunisia approves declaration on media freedom PSM Weekly 22-29 August New Information Bill contested in Fiji PSM Weeky: 15-21 August Party in Brazil for public media Communications Minister to face Parliament enquiry over SABC crisis Call for Papers: MeCCSA 2017 Call for Papers: MEDCOM 2017 Call for Papers: View Journal of European Television History and Culture Indian public broadcaster acts to prevent closure of media offices Vanuatu introduces new digital TV TV in Patagonia turns local to enhance its services Public television in Colombia needs to do more to reinvent itself Nigeria moves towards broadcast digitalisation with the hope of creating new jobs Best Young Journalist 2016 Ghana organises fourth Africa Media and Democracy Conference Broadcast Moves Archive PSM Weekly: 8-14 Aug Why don't we shut down the public service broadcaster? How can journalists save public service media? Political interference continues at Croatia’s PSB Further curtailment of free speech in the Maldives "Strong PSM contributes to a healthy democracy" says EBU Public service media in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan – the current situation PSM Weekly: From new tech to new PSBs Political controversy in Italy as RAI appoints new Directors John Momoh appointed Chairman of BON Will SABC to take responsibility for its recent conduct? BBC iPlayer loophole to close in September Political conflict in Israel over the institution of Public Service Broadcaster Asia-pacific journalists say climate change needs better reporting Calls for transformation of public media in Spain PSM Weekly John Momoh appointed Chairman of BON Public Service Media Initiatives in the Global South Our latest research project Delays hit implementation of new BBC Charter ABU sets up media plan for climate change & disaster risk reduction reporting EFJ: From State Media to Public Service Broadcaster PSM Weekly Court order stops SABC from enforcing censorship decision Radio still paves the way for music discovery in Canada Digitisation of media is shifting TV habits in UK Community media expands in Ecuador What does Pacific media need to grow? Journalists respond PSM Weekly Media outlets face further restrictions in Thailand Pacific media at the centre of conference New rise of community media in Brazil SABC to face court to stop censorship measures The week in public service media Our travel bursars have returned! Poland’s conservative government continues to interfere with public media PSM research websites Media professionals answer back to SABC censorship Maldives government forces critical news website to close Future for Public Service Television [UK] report published The week in public service media Verification Handbook UN experts express concern as Brazilian government interferes with public TV Pakistan and China strike new broadcast deal Media Groups in the Philippines seek better relationship between media and the president South African PSB won't show negative stories about its president Croatia must ensure public broadcaster's independence Agreement leads to first Public TV Network in Latin America The week in public service media Acting CEO of SABC quits Test blog post (members only) Our latest research project Finnish broadcaster will be diverse, but not multicultural All India Radio celebrates turning 80 Film4Climate Global Video Competition Opens China sets stricter broadcast rules for foreign programmes Swiss media must reform to follow digital transformations The week in public service media New CIMA report on independent media in the Balkans Update: Bosnian PSB to stay on air? Anonymous hackers take down South African broadcaster's website The week in public service media Our 2016 AGM & Global Conference Calls for licence fee reform in Ireland Fired CEO returns to his role at Brazilian broadcasting company The week in public service media CBC/Radio Canada doubles efforts to bring investigative journalism to a digital audience Bosnian PSB to suspend broadcasting The week in public service media South African broadcaster eyes growth in local content Political pressure to privatise SBC in Switzerland Concern for public media in Poland PSB reform and media freedom in Africa World Press Freedom Day 2016 BBC launches new diversity and inclusion strategy Views and Voices PMA member countries show progress in World Press Freedom Index The challenges & risks for PSB in the digital media landscape New public television service for the Solomon Islands Zika public service announcements for Caribbean broadcasters PBS in the changing media landscape New reports: Media pluralism and public news in the digital environment New reports: Media pluralism & public news in the digital environment European PSBs launch new services for refugees Will reforms give Myanmar an independent public broadcaster? Journalist safety dominates World Media Summit PSM in the 21st Century: What value and which values? Workshops and journalism development in the Caribbean SBS launches 24/7 Arabic radio channel UNESCO & PMA Workshop on Investigative Journalism in the a Digital Age Meet our 2016 broadcast travel bursary recipients Citizen journalism, public media & crisis reporting in Taiwan UNESCO/PMA Investigative Journalism in a Digital Age workshop PMA celebrates World Radio Day BBC Charter Review released 6th European Communication Conference Eritrean polygamy hoax highlights need for verification tools Ongoing Burundi Crisis: Journalist arrest Investigative Journalism in a Digital Age PBS to move into mainland Europe? MBC one of the most watched channels in Malawi INSI Press Release: 111 media workers died worldwide in 2015 SABA 2015: Tools for broadcasters Update 2016 Press Release: One World Media launch their Special Award 2016 Malala Yousafzai supports Open Bethlehem campaign Al Jazeera America to cease broadcast operations in the US DG7 issues statement reaffirming support for freedom of information and expression Press Release: WAN-IFRA launches Editorial Leadership Programme in the MENA region HUM TV President receives honorary doctorate Swedish PSB heads express alarm at Poland’s new media law SBS premieres latest series via social media Broadcast moves Special Broadcasting Service "We're all in this together" IAMCR Conference 2016 and Calls for Papers The Global PSM Expert Roster is Live! Women in the Media A new issue of Nordicom Review has been released Public Service Media Online: Remit and Financing Dear President Obama… Travel bursaries for broadcast skills exchange Our upcoming Jamaica workshop Future Producer School UK 2016 'Bridging the Gap': Health-Science Journalism Workshop 8th RIPE Conference PBI Munich: our panel on the media, refugees and terrorism PMA President Moneeza Hashmi awarded NHK prize Jamaica: two oldest media houses merge to form largest group in Caribbean Bangladesh Betar What on earth is Periscope and what does it mean for broadcasters? Ofcom publishes its first PSB review since 2008 Broadcasters on exchange At sea: broadcasters can collaborate to tell refugee stories from different perspectives The head of the ABC fights back: it is ‘not a state broadcaster’ Of snow blankets and water ATMs – see who won £3k for water films Countries miss digital TV deadline Australia’s multicultural broadcaster offers ‘radio by phone’ Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/Radio-Canada Slow TV – a PSB phenomenon catching on quickly Radio New Zealand Caribbean Broadcasting Union takes on e-waste Will the sky fall in on the date of the digital deadline? Short films on water available for broadcast Alert! New ways with emergency warnings Broadcasters and campaigners join forces for women’s rights Pitch a water story and win Grilling leaders on TV – more heat than light? Rounding up Radiodays sH2Orts winning film goes to the moon and back for water Canada’s public broadcaster offers ‘radio by phone’ service What to see at Radiodays Europe A sea of stories shortlisted for the sH2Orts film competition PMA-supported documentary India’s Daughter shown by member broadcasters Meet this year’s recipients of our broadcast exchange bursaries Confusion over DTV deadline extension in Africa We’re 70! Listening at length on World Radio Day Three nations’ public broadcasters join forces for Cricket World Cup Tonga Broadcasting Commission RJR Communications Group Namibian Broadcasting Corporation Independent Television Australian Broadcasting Corporation WorldView partners with WaterAid to inspire H2O stories Welcome to the Public Media Alliance A dozen new storytellers emerge from Pacific training Forging stronger women’s voices in East African media Broadcast moves archive African media association leads way with 50% female board What shape will children’s media take in the digital era? A Conversation with RIPE Scholars Caribbean broadcasters supported to attend CBU AGA Our Ebola briefing to broadcasters Ebola outbreak: West African broadcasters play vital role World Broadcasting groups unite to protect TV spectrum CBA Secretary-General awarded honorary degree 2014: Broadcaster bursars bring back new ideas from their trips Australia, UK’s PSBs receive cuts to international and news CBA member broadcasters on air for Commonwealth Voices New Zealand’s PSB seeks heads for radio, digital and content Canada’s public broadcaster unveils plan to ‘reimagine’ PSB BBC launches big boost to music programming India radio: immunisation, digital SW and the new government Exchange stories through the Commonwealth Voices project Workshop to discuss digital future of public media for kids Zuma’s communications ministry sparks concerns for SABC Radio New Zealand CEO: we need to prioritise digital offering Namibian broadcaster busts myths on Africa, digital & China Thanks for helping us hit the right note at the Conference CBA members vote to become the Public Media Alliance See the Guardian and WorldView interactive Bangladesh Project Meet our globetrotting broadcasters Film and TV for learning: NHK call for entries World Service comes under BBC funding and control BBC to put arts and music centre stage, says Tony Hall South Africa’s public broadcaster appoints new CEO Manx Radio’s PSB role affirmed, but secure funding rejected Cost of set-top boxes stalling Kenya’s digital migration CBA President launches book for International Women’s Day African business journalism competition opens BBC Worldwide announces new regional head for Africa 5 Broken Cameras, a CBA WorldView-funded doc, to air on BBC TV audiences discuss shows on Facebook in real time Should we start forking out for 4K? Broadcasting reassurance: post-typhoon weather reports World Radio Day: Forecasting radio’s role in extreme weather Guardian’s deputy ed to tell Snowden story at Radiodays Europe Bangladesh proposes independent broadcasting commission Indian public broadcaster needs more autonomy CBA former Secretary-General, Elizabeth Smith, awarded Doctor of Letters Voice of the Listener & Viewer founder dies Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Tanzania: switchon, switchoff
