More details announced for New Zealand’s new public media entity
The new entity will be called ‘Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media’,…
PSM Unpacked | Public media: A lifeline during emergencies
PMA members: Join us for our next virtual roundtable forum on the…
CBC/Radio-Canada welcomes landmark CRTC decision
CBC/Radio-Canada welcomed the announcement by CRTC regarding its new…
Germany: Federal states reach agreement on public media reform
After years of negotiations, Germany's federal states have finally…
RTBF supports Ukrainian refugees in Belgium
RTBF has helped expanded its offerings to support Ukrainian refugees…
ABC Chair, Ita Buttrose, calls for press freedom reforms
The ABC Chair, Ita Buttrose, has called for stronger press freedoms…
Hong Kong: trust in broadcaster RTHK falls
A new study shows trust in RTHK has dropped over the past two years,…
PMA condemns Russia’s ban on UK public media journalists
The latest action taken by Russian officials – which includes banning…
Bangladesh: Proposed regulations leave press freedom in peril
There are fears proposed legislation exerting strict controls over…
Register now for the CBU 53rd Annual General Assembly!
PMA members can now register for the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s…
Focus On: The future of the Czech Republic’s public media
Big changes are coming to public media in the Czech Republic, from…
Registration open for two-day media literacy workshop for Caribbean journalists
Registration is now open for Caribbean journalists to apply to our…
Collaborative media literacy programme takes off in India
BBC Young Reporter India taught more than 8,000 school students about…
PMA welcomes new Board members from CBC/Radio-Canada and PBS
We warmly welcome Claude Galipeau and Jonathan Barzilay as the newest…
BBC announces “digital first” strategy
In a speech to staff, the Director-General said the BBC would realign…
Front lines and online: New podcast explores the dangers facing journalists today
Episode 4 of PMA’s podcast explores the variety of threats facing…
Explainer: What does a Labor government mean for the ABC?
After nine years of coalition rule, a new Labor government could…
RTV Slovenija staff strike for independence of public media
Employees of Slovenia’s public broadcaster RTV Slovenija staged a…
34 rights groups demand independent investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
We demand that the government of Israel and all other states fulfil…
NOWU: public media paving the way for a ‘greener web’
France Télévisions and WDR have launched NOWU, a joint youth service…
SSR SRG’s Director General on Public media and direct democracy
“The fate of democracies will depend on their ability to produce and…
“Funding certainty” for New Zealand public media
The New Zealand government has announced an allocation of $327…
Russia to close CBC/Radio-Canada Moscow bureau
The closure of the public media organisation's Moscow bureau…
“Online is first”: how ERR uses the digital sphere to become a market leader
Erik Roose, the ERR Board Chair, argues how the digital sphere is an…
PTS Taiwan makes waves at INPUT 2022, announces hosting of INPUT 2023
PTS Taiwan was one of the standouts at the INPUT 2022 conference, as…
Will South Africa’s long-awaited analogue switch-off still go ahead?
The switch-off’s initial 31 March deadline was already pushed back to…
New Project: Thwarting disinformation in the Caribbean
Our next project — set to improve the capacity of Caribbean media…
Pakistan: new leadership, renewed promises for media freedom?
As a new government enters power in Pakistan, what might this mean…
Shireen Abu Aqla: there must be no impunity for perpetrators
It is critical following Shireen Abu Aqla's death that those…
From Cornwall to Cape Cod: Collaborative radio project unites coastal stations across Atlantic
Public radio station CAI and community radio station Source FM have…
Czech Republic: Independence of public broadcasters must be insulated against future attacks
Joint statement calling on the Czech Government to live up to its…
New study reveals how audiences undervalue the BBC
A new report provides evidence of how British audiences underestimate…
SBS: Making elections accessible
SBS has arranged partnerships with ABC and commercial news outlets to…
#WPFD2022: Public media leaders speak up for press freedom
The heads of some of the world’s largest public service media…
#WPFD2022: Threats to independent journalism in democracies around the world
Swedish Radio's Director-General Cilla Benkö gives keynote address at…
PSM Weekly | World Press Freedom Day 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
Global Call Out: World Press Freedom Day 2022
Journalism is under a digital siege, from state & non-state actors,…
World Press Freedom Day 2022: themes from the past 12 months
For World Press Freedom Day 2022, PMA has analysed six press freedom…
Myanmar military’s effort to silence independent media
On World Press Freedom Day, a year on from Myanmar's military coup,…
#WPFD2022: What we’re watching, reading, and listening to
For World Press Freedom Day 2022, we’ve rounded up videos, reports,…
Netflix subscription woes: what can they teach public media?
The idea of introducing Netflix-style subscriptions to finance public…
How election results can impact PSM
Election results in France and Slovenia could have big implications…
Ukraine war: Public media podcasts with unique takes
From an open API to practical info for refugees, pop-up public media…
All Australians invited to join the ABC’s 90th birthday celebrations
The ABC, turns 90 this year and is inviting all Australians to…
KBS uses “cutting edge technology” in 2022 election coverage
South Korea’s largest and most trusted public broadcaster used…
PSM Unpacked: PMA members discuss digital safety for journalists
Participants from PMA’s global membership discussed the challenge of…
EFE expands mission to tackle fake news in Latin America
Spanish public news agency, EFE, has signed a partnership with…
GBC CEO and PMA board member Gerard Teuma retires
Gerard Teuma has been on the PMA Board since 2016, and he was Vice…
The future of RRI as public radio in Indonesia
This insight provides an analysis of RRI’s ongoing issues and…
Philippines: Government must relent its attacks against independent, public interest media
In the months leading up to the Philippines general election, there…
Tunisia: public media journalists strike over government interference
The strike comes after Tunisia's leading journalist union described…
PSM Weekly | 30 March – 5 April 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
ABCQueer: Australia’s public broadcaster representing marginalised groups
ABCQueer is the Australian public broadcaster's innovative, dedicated…
Sally-Ann Wilson: “The need for public media has never been greater”
As Sally-Ann Wilson steps down as CEO of the Public Media Alliance,…
South Africa: High Court postpones digital TV migration after pushback
South Africa’s digital TV switchover has been postponed after a…
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national public broadcaster faces closure
PMA joins the EFJ, EBU and SEEMO in calling for an urgent resolution…
The highlights of our Haiti crisis management project
Our Haitian crisis management project is now concluded. Here are the…
Media: Uncovered – “What is the future of public media?”
In the second episode of our podcast, we explore the pressures facing…
Rana Ayyub and press freedom in India
The journalist Rana Ayyub, was stopped from flying from Delhi to…
New head of Chile media regulator pushes for more public media
The incoming president of Chile’s media regulator advocated for more…
Thai PBS: Above and beyond broadcasting during a pandemic
Covid-19 profoundly changed everyday life for everyone in Thailand.…
RTV Slovenija’s Programming Council accused of restricting union activity
A Slovenian journalists’ union has accused the Council of adopting…
BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists
It is the second appeal in two months the BBC World Service has made…
Public Media Alliance launches new podcast
Media: Uncovered is a brand-new podcast from the Public Media…
Czech Television’s services for children on Russia-Ukraine war
Czech Television has launched a new service for children to seek…
Mali: Suspension of France 24 and RFI must be revoked
France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI), were suspended by…
Paul Thompson: media merger a ‘watershed’
The new media merger is a "watershed" moment for New Zealand public…
France: Public media scrutinised ahead of election
Ahead of France's presidential election next month, incumbent…
Covering the Tongan tsunami from abroad, with no communications
Tongan journalist Agnes Tupou reflects on how they provided…
Russian journalist fined after on-air protest
Russian journalist, Marina Ovsyannikova, was fined after disrupting…
Swedish Radio announces free-to-use daily news podcast in Russian
Starting this week, Swedish Radio will publish a daily news podcast…
US public media $50m funding boost approved
The Public Media Alliances welcomes the increase in federal funding…
Dr. Thomas Bellut bids farewell as ZDF Director-General
Thomas Bellut stepped down as ZDF’s Director General on 10 March.…
Finland: Law amendment imposes restrictions on Yle textual content
The Finnish Parliament has approved an amendment to the Yle Act that…
New Zealand to establish new giant public media entity
The New Zealand government has announced details of the new public…
HAITI PROJECT UPDATE: #IWD2022 event follows successful workshop
As a prelude to International Women's Day 2022, PMA and its partners…
Colombia’s local radio stations working for peace
In Colombia, local radio stations are being established to help…
International public service broadcasters face potential ban in Turkey
Voice of America and Deutsche Welle are facing potential bans in…
New Zealand: Announcement of public media merger imminent
The long-awaited decision on the merger between New Zealand's radio…
Erklärung der Global Task Force zum Angriff auf Rundfunkeinrichtungen in Kiew
Die 'Global Task Force for public media' (GTF) verurteilt den…
Global Task Force statement on the attack of broadcasting facilities in Kyiv
The Global Task Force (GTF) for public media condemns the Russian…
Millions of Russians turn to BBC News
Figures released by the BBC show millions of Russians are turning to…
PMA condemns attack on Kyiv TV tower
The Public Media Alliance condemns any targeted attacks by Russia on…
PSM Weekly | 23 February – 1 March 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
HAITI PROJECT BEGINS: Capacity building of journalist reporting in crisis situations
Our journalist safety and disinformation project for Haitian media…
Statement of Support for Ukraine and Ukrainian Journalists
The Public Media Alliance joins over 70 organisations to stand in…
Déclaration du GTM sur l’attaque visant des infrastructures de radiodiffusion à Kiev
2 mars 2022 - Le Groupe de travail mondial (GTM) pour les médias…
KBS’ Covid-19 emergency broadcasting helps country’s pandemic response
The Korean Broadcasting System’s (KBS) emergency content has played a…
The Existential Threat posed by Big Tech Platforms to Caribbean Journalism and Democracy
"This paper is not alarmist. It is not sensational": Jamaica's…
UK: Channel 4 makes history with Winter Paralympics
It's the first time a broadcaster has featured an all-disabled…
The future of the Media Freedom Coalition
A reset is required to steer the MFC towards greater success in the…
Congress to vote on $565 million funding for US public media
A crunch vote for crucial US public media funding in Congress is days…
Public media and the fight for young audiences
Reaching younger audiences remains an ongoing challenge. Why does…
“Free society cannot exist without free media…” A round-up of the third Global Conference for Media Freedom in Estonia.
PMA CEO Sally-Ann Wilson reports from the third conference associated…
Five public media audio trends to keep an eye on in 2022
Recent trends – from increased podcast listenership to more diverse…
Trust in public radio – World Radio Day 2022
Join us in celebrating radio as the most trusted, prevalent, and…
Explainer: ABC funding freeze reversed
ABC's funding freeze reversal has been met with both approval and…
BBC files urgent complaint to UN against Iran’s ongoing harassment of BBC News Persian journalists and their families
The urgent complaint comes as Liliane Landor, Senior Controller of…
More must be done to defend journalists and media freedom
The Media Freedom Coalition - Consultative Network calls on the Media…
Canada: PMA condemns harassment of journalists
PMA is deeply troubled by reports of growing harassment, intimidation…
LRT RADIO’s multilingual radio shows
Over the past year, LRT RADIO has experimented with new ways to…
Deutsche Welle Russian office closed down
The closure of Deutsche Welle’s Moscow bureau by the Kremlin is an…
‘AccessCBC’ – CBC’s new initiative for creators with disabilities
Canada’s public broadcaster recently launched AccessCBC, a new…
Global Conference for Media Freedom 2022
The Public Media Alliance will be in attendance at the third Global…
Ireland: RTÉ pushing for changes to funding
RTÉ's Director-General says the current licence fee funding model is…
PSM Weekly | 26 January – 1 February 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
PMA welcomes acquittal of Jang Group and Geo Editor-in-Chief
Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's acquittal comes nearly 2 years after he was…
France: Media concentration inquiry highlights value of public media
The ongoing French media concentration inquiry reaffirms that strong…
Funding Democracy: Public Media and Democratic Health in 33 Countries
Funding Democracy: A new report provides evidence of a positive…
The Digital Services Act (DSA): could it impact public media?
The European Parliament passed the DSA last week – a groundbreaking…
“Your VRT”: a new way of engaging with audiences
For three months, a VRT caravan toured Belgium as part of the "Your…
PMA thanks Fran Unsworth as she leaves the BBC
Fran Unsworth has been on the Board since 2014 when she was Director…
2022 Elections and Public Media: Australia
The Australian election is due to take place later this year. But…
Journalist safety: Advice issued ahead of major global sporting events
While quarantine and “social bubbles” have become the new norm for…
Regional collaboration key to future sustainability of media
Media stakeholders agreed on the importance of enhanced regional…
Report: Impact of Covid-19 on media in Southeast Asia
A research report into the key impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on…
New flyer released to help protect German journalists
A flyer was distributed to security forces and journalists by the DJV…
Statement: The future of the BBC licence fee
The Public Media Alliance has serious concerns over the decision to…
BBC funding freeze: the importance of a licence fee
BBC's funding freeze and talks of a new funding model raise the…
Pakistan: Journalists face Contempt of Court charges
Journalists face contempt charges for publishing a report revealing…
‘TAHI’ – RNZ’s new platform dedicated for young people
For many public media organisations, reaching younger audiences is an…
Focus On PSM: New PSM system for Mexico City
Mexico City has a new public media system. But what does the new…
Launch event: The Impacts of Covid-19 on Southeast Asian media
Join us for the launch event of our Situation Report and Media…
A reminder of the hostility public media faces
Hostility towards PSM is evident already in 2022: protesters chanting…
RTV Slovenija: Draft transformation bill and new appointments
A small group of RTV Slovenija (RTVS) employees have drafted a bill…
Hong Kong: Media freedom concerns persist into 2022
Raids and closures of independent news outlets in Hong Kong signal…
Poland: President Duda vetoes “Lex-TVN”
PMA welcomes Polish President’s veto of the “Lex-TVN” bill which…
PSM Weekly | 29 December 2021 – 4 January 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
MOOC: Why does media matter for development?
Register now! Sign up to our free online course in partnership with…
Public Media in 2021: Year in Review
It has been a tough year for public media. But during testing times,…
Staff picks: PMA’s stories of the year
It has been a challenging year for public media worldwide – these are…
Poland: Media freedom groups urge President Duda to veto ‘Lex-TVN’
PMA joins media freedom and journalist organisations in writing…
Poland: President must reject new media law
There has been international condemnation of the law which, if Poland…
SAVE THE DATE: Southeast Asia COVID-19 Situation Report and Media Recovery Plan
PMA's COVID-19 Situation Report and Media Recovery Plan for the…
Best of PSM: Public media step up collaboration
Through various methods, public media organisations are demonstrating…
Hong Kong: The dire state of public media
PMA condemns the further constriction of RTHK following High Court…
BBC: End harassment of BBC Persian staff
The BBC is calling upon Iran to end the escalating cross-border…
Digital “preparedness is vital” – ABC’s Social Media Wellbeing Advisor
Journalists often face barrages of online abuse. PMA spoke with ABC's…
SABC’s financial and editorial pressures resurface
SABC's financial and editorial pressures have resurfaced in the form…
Maria Ressa: Charges must be dropped
As the journalist gets up to receive her Nobel Peace Prize, she will…
Kyrgyzstan: Independence of public media being undermined
A law amendment being proposed by the Kyrgyzstan government risks…
France: Inquiry into media concentration begins
The Senate inquiry comes weeks after Reporters Without Borders…
The importance of ethics when reporting on conflict
"A regional outline of the issues and key challenges” – keynote…
Explainer: RTV SLO programming shake-up criticised
The 2022 programme production plan for Radiotelevizija Slovenija (RTV…
PSM Unpacked: PMA hosts roundtable on commercial funding for public media
In our first PSM Unpacked roundtable, participants discussed common…
ORF: New leadership, a licence fee increase, and independence concerns
A new Director-General will lead ORF from next year. But there are…
Code of Conduct: “Truly distinct” and “absolutely necessary”
The newly-launched Code of Conduct was heralded as a “truly distinct”…
Letter: Serious concerns over Ofcom Chair recruitment process
Joint letter to the UK's Commissioner for Public Appointments…
Code of Conduct: Improving conflict sensitive reporting & journalist safety in South Asia
Our Code of Conduct to Improve Conflict Sensitive Reporting and…
Insight: Why Brazil’s public media must remain public
As Brazil's government looks to sell off the EBC, two staffers write…
Under attack ABC sticks up for public media values
ABC sticks to its values in the face of attacks from a…
Event: Launch of Code of Conduct for conflict sensitive reporting in South Asia
Join us for the launch of our Code of Conduct to Improve Conflict…
Brazil: Plans to privatise EBC escalate
The National Bank has invited companies to prepare plans for the…
STA needs long-term, viable and sustainable funding
Slovenian authorities must now commit to providing STA with secure…
Project update: South Asia conflict sensitive reporting project nears completion
Our South Asia conflict reporting and journalist safety project is…
Media experts address challenges facing Southeast Asian media landscape
Media experts from across Southeast Asia reviewed a draft research…
Beyond the licence fee: more PSM considering new funding models
The licence fee has remained a popular funding model for PSM. But…
LRT RADIO: Reducing the COVID confusion
How Lithuania’s public radio helped to reduce confusion about…
Hong Kong: Guise of national security interests continues to restrict life and media
A new film censorship bill threatens freedom of expression in Hong…
Cilla Benkö: Toxic for society when crime goes unpunished
In nine cases out of ten, around the world, a person who kills a…
Local Democracy Reporting Service: A model for public broadcasters?
In 2017, the BBC launched the Local Democracy Reporting Service to…
Public media and COP26 coverage
Public media organisations have comprehensive and ambitious plans to…
PMA welcomes new Board of Trustees
The Public Media Alliance offers a warm welcome to its new Board of…
Channel 4 must remain in public ownership
Read our response to the House of Lords inquiry into the future of UK…
ZDF makes history with English language adaptation
ZDF's adaptation of a bestselling German novel will be, in a first…
Malta: PBS labelled ‘state controlled’ amid press freedom concerns
There are growing concerns surrounding the editorial independence,…
Greece: Spread of ‘fake news’ legislation continues
While the South Korean government has quashed its plans to introduce…
MEPs message to Slovenian government must be heeded
MEPs have called for the immediate resumption of financing to the…
Public media comes out top in Germany election
A survey held after Germany's 2021 federal election highlights the…
PMA commends ABC’s outgoing News Director for commitment to public media
From general elections and raging wildfires to a global pandemic,…
Online protection for journalists long overdue
Facebook’s updated designation of journalists as “involuntary” public…
Radiodays Europe 2021: Public media’s latest innovations
How are public media redefining their audio content to stay relevant…
Spain: RTVE’s financial woes persist
Rising debt, proposed budget cuts, and a call for more stable funding…
SBS Australia’s language services review underway
SBS has commenced its regular review of its language services,…
Turkey: Mission finds continued pressures on independent media
An international mission to Turkey has revealed sustained threats…
Nobel Prize to journalists highlights value of public interest media
The PMA congratulates Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov upon receiving…
Brazil: Dossier reveals trend of censorship at EBC
A new dossier on censorship at public broadcaster EBC relays the…
PSM Unpacked: A new forum for PMA members
The Public Media Alliance is running a series of thematic roundtable…
Update: South Korean lawmakers back down on controversial ‘fake news’ bill
The Public Media Alliance welcomes decision to back down on a…
Media experts discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the Southeast Asian media landscape
Media experts discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on media…
Singapore: Foreign interference law poses threat to media plurality
Fears that new law could be used to stop both independent domestic…
STA Director resigns over independence concerns
The Director of the Slovenian News Agency (Sta) has resigned after…
PSM Weekly | 29 September – 5 October 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
Hong Kong: Tightening grip of the National Security Law
New crimes are being prepared under the National Security Law — a…
Hong Kong: Hong Kong government continues to dismantle public and other independent media
RTHK's new editorial guidelines will limit its independence and…
Brussels Declaration: PMA joins public media and international organisations to call for journalist safety and media freedom
Today, public service media companies and international organisations…
Threats to journalists in Slovenia must stop
The Public Media Alliance condemns threats targeting RTV Slovenija…
Unterstützung der Brüsseler Erklärung, einer neuen globalen Initiative zum Schutz für Journalistinnen und Journalisten und der Pressefreiheit
Die acht Mitglieder der Global Task Force haben heute ihre formelle…
In support of the Brussels Declaration, a new global initiative to protect journalists and media freedom
All eight members of the Global Task Force for public media express…
South Korea: Proposed vote on ‘fake news’ bill postponed
The final vote on a proposed bill that many fear could undermine…
How US public media covered Hurricane Ida
During natural disasters, public media organisations can serve as…
En soutien à la Déclaration de Bruxelles, une nouvelle initiative mondiale pour protéger les journalistes et la liberté des médias
Aujourd’hui, les huit diffuseurs membres du Groupe de travail mondial…
Canada: PMA deplores online harassment of journalists
PMA joins CBC/Radio-Canada in voicing support for all journalists who…
News of the nation: The transformation of national broadcasting
Read our report for the Judith Neilson Institute on the changing role…
Pakistan: Media representatives “strongly opposed” to proposed media authority
Media workers in Pakistan continue to voice their concerns over a…
ABC adds to Emergency Broadcasting in readiness for 2021/2022 season
Press Release: ABC has expanded its suite of content to help…
Inaugural event: Improving Conflict Sensitive Reporting and Journalist Safety in South Asia
Join us for the inaugural session of our conflict sensitive reporting…
PTS Taiwan’s New Frontier: PTS World Taiwan
Press Release In September 2021, Taiwan Public Television Service…
Insight: Promising steps to strengthen media freedom in Europe
The European Commission has presented a recommendation to member…
Meet the fellows of our conflict sensitive reporting and safety of journalists in South Asia workshop
Meet the fellows of the upcoming IPDC/PMA/MAN virtual workshop on…
Attacks on journalists by members of the public grow
As the pandemic continues, there have been a growing number of…
Poland: Senate rejects controversial media ownership bill
Bill criticised as a serious threat to independent news media and…
Swedish Radio’s role during crises and emergencies
Public broadcaster Swedish Radio's public alert systems play a…
UK: Ministers reportedly reject licence fee increase
MPs have reportedly rejected the BBC’s pleas to increase the cost of…
Ghana’s public broadcaster must find a ‘permanent’ funding solution
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation needs a more sustainable funding…
Urgent solution needed as Slovenian Press Agency funding crisis passes 250 days
PMA joins 18 civil society and media organisations to sign joint…
Webinar: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Southeast Asia Media Landscape
Register now for our webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on media…
G7 must protect and evacuate journalists and media workers in Afghanistan
PMA joins fellow civil society organisations to call on the G7 to…
Six dark months: A timeline of RTHK’s decline
A new partnership with China’s state media has made it abundantly…
South Africa: PMA responds to SABC bill
Proposed bill demonstrates a missed opportunity for South Africa and…
Focus On PSM: Second time lucky for public media in Ecuador?
A year after it was dismantled, public media is being considered…
Slovenia: RTV SLO Director of TV fired
In a sign of the continued attacks on independent public media in…
South Korea to vote on concerning “fake news” law
South Korea may soon join the growing ranks of countries whose…
Afghanistan: International community must work to ensure journalist safety
PMA calls on the international community to work to guarantee the…
Swedish Radio joins the Public Media Alliance
We are proud to announce that Swedish Radio have become members of…
Media freedom concerns surround South Africa’s public broadcaster
The presence of military personnel at SABC premises causes concern…
New regulator could further restrict media freedom in Pakistan
While PMA welcomes comments that suggest support for media freedom,…
Turkish government continues to limit independent and foreign-funded media
Limits, fines, attacks, and incoming media legislation demonstrate…
Poland: Senate must reject media ownership bill
PMA calls on Poland’s Senate to reject the controversial media…
The group guarding NZ’s media freedom
New Zealand is ranked eighth best nation in the world when it comes…
PSM and climate change: Covering the crisis
Public media must use their reach, scale and values to lead in…
Update: Funding approved for US public media
The US House of Representatives passed a bill that secures federal…
Broadcast fee increase approved for German public media
PMA welcomes the Federal Constitutional Court’s decision to allow a…
PSM Weekly | 28 July – 3 August 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
Poland: Anti-foreign media amendment inches closer as TVN24’s licence is suspended
With the suspension of TVN24’s licence and a draft media bill to ban…
Hong Kong: Undermining of public media, independent journalism continues
The fallout from the closure of pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily and…
Australian public media expand COVID-19 language services
Australian public broadcasters ABC and SBS have expanded their…
Editorial independence of Manx Radio must be respected
Editorial independence is fundamental to trusted public media and…
FRONTLINE: Collaborating on the Pegasus Project
"There are always uncertainties in investigative journalism, but in…
PMA welcomes $565m funding recommendation for CPB
Approval could lead to a 27% jump in funding for US public media in…
Major media networks collaborate to develop talented Pacific journalists
The number and quality of Pacific journalists are expected to rise in…
Floods in Europe: PSM in times of emergency
As deadly floods ravage parts of Germany and Belgium, public…
PMA condemns attacks on SABC journalists
The Public Media Alliance condemns attacks against SABC journalists…
Independent public media under attack in Slovenia
The Public Media Alliance is seriously disturbed by the evidence of…
Kosovo: Public broadcaster RTK’s board sacked
After months of scrutiny and accusations of corruption, all eight…
Public media addresses hate crimes against Asian-Americans
From news coverage and educational materials to documentary series,…
Threats to journalists growing across Europe
The brazen attack on a renowned Dutch journalist took place amid…
Protecting the prominence of public media
As media markets become more crowded and global streaming giants…
Argentina: New law set to enhance gender equity in public media
A new media law to improve gender parity is expected to build upon…
Brazil: Public media privatisation accelerates as censorship grows
Reports of heightened censorship and persecution persist at EBC, even…
Erklärung der Global Task Force zur Unterstützung der öffentlichen Medien Sloweniens
6. Juli 2021 - Die 'Global Task Force for public media' (GTF) ist…
Déclaration du Groupe de travail mondial en soutien aux médias publics en Slovénie
6 juillet 2021 - Le Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics…
Global Task Force statement in support of public media in Slovenia
The Global Task Force for public media is deeply concerned by further…
New public media entity not just about ‘smashing’ RNZ and TVNZ together
Work on a new public media entity continues at pace, but the head of…
Slovenian government eroding media freedom as it takes over EU Presidency
A coalition of press freedom organisations and journalism groups warn…
Projet : Protéger les journalistes en Haïti et lutter contre la désinformation et la mésinformation pendant une pandémie
Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer notre prochain projet de renforcement…
What the public stand to lose if Channel 4 is privatised
The UK’s public media landscape has faced significant turbulence…
ARD and ZDF are expanding their media libraries into a common streaming network
Press Release: The ARD and ZDF are developing a joint streaming…
Hong Kong: National security law takes its toll
With the deployment of the national security law, the standoff…
Irish Media Commission considers alternative funding for public media
The Future of Media Commission is considering moving away from the…
INSIGHT | A year like no other at CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada's 2021 annual public meeting was held on 16 June. In…
The challenges facing Nordic public media
Nordic countries might score highly in global press freedom rankings…
PMA condemns the harassment of BBC journalist at anti-lockdown protest in London
It is critical to democracy that journalists are free to do their…
PROJECT UPDATE | PMA partners with Asia Democracy Network for UNESCO – IPDC project
PMA partners with the Asia Democracy Network on the impacts of…
Registration open for three-day conflict reporting workshop for journalists in South Asia
Registration is now open for our conflict reporting workshop for…
PSM regulation: How public media can keep themselves in check
Internal regulatory mechanisms can be found within public media in…
PMA welcomes CBC/Radio-Canada’s sustainability strategy
New five-year plan aims to transform Canadian public broadcaster’s…
Hong Kong: Crisis for RTHK’s independence
Sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system signal a slow death…
Pakistan: Clampdown on media freedom continues
PMA is deeply concerned by the pressure faced by independent and…
What does diversity and inclusion mean for the ABC?
Effective public media should be accountable to the breadth of…
Insight | New DRM project to help bridge educational gap
New project could extend reach of public broadcasters and their…
Media Freedom Coalition Statement on the Arrest of Roman Protasevich
Statement: The Media Freedom Coalition issues statement on the arrest…
Slovenia: Pressure builds for public media and press freedom
MFRR launches mission to Slovenia as public service media continues…
Dyson Report | The BBC’s independence must not be undermined because of historic failings
Like many other current and former BBC journalists I am still reeling…
The Dyson Report on the BBC and Martin Bashir’s 1995 interview with Princess Diana
A report published by the BBC from an independent investigation…
Focus On ABC: Budget, press freedom and new Board members
From legal battles and funding issues to the press freedom inquiry,…
Update: Strike continues at Namibian public broadcaster
NBC employees continue strike over claims of poor working conditions…
Verbal attack on Croatia’s public broadcaster is the latest in a string of media freedom incidents
Croatia may have joined the Media Freedom Coalition but attempts to…
Hope for public service media in Malawi
The Public Media Alliance welcomes George Kasakula as the new…
New talk show effectively transforms RTHK into a mouthpiece of the state
The Public Media Alliance condemns the use of Hong Kong’s public…
Supporting local news in North America
News deserts have continued to grow, leaving a number of communities…
Public media, education and the digital divide during COVID-19
Public media organisations have stepped up to provide educational…
The importance of independent media regulators
Media regulation has a role to play in protecting media freedom. But…
Global Call Out: World Press Freedom Day 2021
“Information as a public good” might be the theme for this year’s…
Project: The Impact of COVID-19 on Media Freedom, Media Business Viability and the Safety of Journalists in Southeast Asia
Our new project seeks to identify and respond to challenges to media…
Crisis facing independent journalism in Hong Kong escalates
Troubling times ahead for Hong Kong's independent media and public…
Namibia: workers at public broadcaster go on strike
Employees at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) go on strike…
Lifting sanctions on Tanzania’s media: a limited turning point?
New administration takes limited steps to lift sanctions on Tanzanian…
CPB Announces Distribution Plan for American Rescue Plan Act Funds
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announces distribution…
SABC completes retrenchment process and transitions to new structure
SABC concluded its retrenchment process last month and started…
Das Tschechische Fernsehen (Česká Televize) in Gefahr
Die ‘Global Task Force for public media’ (GTF) ist tief besorgt über…
The threat facing Czech TV (Česká Televize)
The Global Task Force for public media is gravely concerned by recent…
La menace qui pèse sur l’avenir du diffuseur public tchèque (Česká Televize)
Le Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics est grandement…
PMA condemns attempts to undermine the independence of Czech TV
The Public Media Alliance endorses statements by the Global Task…
Hong Kong: Stifling of independent and public media continues
There are troubling times ahead for independent media in Hong Kong,…
Brazil: Privatisation of public media looms
Privatisation looms for Brazilian broadcaster EBC, which has been…
PSM Weekly | 31 March – 6 April 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
Group of experts to develop case for new public media entity in New Zealand
A Governance Group of eight media experts will explore viability of a…
RTVE: Questions of independence remain despite new board
RTVE has installed a new board after being in limbo for more than…
Vaccine coverage: How – and why – public media should get it right
As countries around the world race to contain COVID-19, how should…
Welcoming New Neighbours: How public media works for refugees and asylum seekers
Watch our special event as part of Refugee Week, exploring how public…
RTHK producer on trial amid wider concerns for public broadcaster
An RTHK producer has gone on trial for accessing car ownership…
Independence of Czech Television under threat
Changes to the public broadcaster’s supervisory body sparks concern…
Media Freedom Symposium and Survey
Join the PMA and AIB in exploring ways to improve and better cover…
Best of PSM: Public media and refugees
Public media must be representative and accessible to all. But how do…
House of Representatives passes $175m relief legislation for public media
$175 million in COVID-19 related assistance has been greenlit for the…
UK Government launches national action plan to protect journalists
The UK Government has published its first national action plan…
PMA partners with Media Action Nepal for “Code of Ethics to Improve Conflict Sensitive Reporting and Safety of Journalists in South Asia” project
Introducing Media Action Nepal as a partner for our upcoming project…
Celebrating Grace Wyndham Goldie: an early pioneer of public broadcasting
On International Women’s Day it is important to remember pioneering…
International Women’s Day 2021: Public Media Leaders
This International Women's Day, we are highlighting videos, podcasts…
PSM Weekly | 24 February – 2 March 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
How are German public broadcasters responding to the rejection of the licence fee increase?
German public broadcasters have had to adjust financial plans and…
Hong Kong: Dark month at RTHK suggests a grim future for the public broadcaster
The situation facing public broadcaster and PMA member RTHK in Hong…
Pakistan: Geo and Jang Media Group’s office attacked by protesters
Protesters entered the office of Geo News and Jang Media Group on…
Poland: Advertising tax poses existential threats to independent media
A proposed tax on advertising revenue that could create long-lasting…
Facebook restricts content from Australian news sites
Facebook has announced that it will restrict publishers and people in…
Erklärung der ‘Global Task Force for Public Media’ zum Verbot von ‚BBC World News‘ in China
Die ‚Global Task Force for Public Media‘ ist zutiefst beunruhigt über…
Statement by the Global Task Force for public media on ban of BBC World News in China
The Global Task Force for public media is deeply concerned by the…
PMA Statement: China’s ban on BBC broadcasts is cause for deep concern
The Public Media Alliance is deeply concerned by China’s recent…
BBC News announces restructure of its board
The BBC News Board will be restructured to deliver more value for…
RTHK suspends BBC live relay following mainland ban
Hong Kong's public broadcaster discontinues BBC World Service live…
Déclaration du Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics concernant l’interdiction de diffusion de BBC World News en Chine
Le Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics est vivement…
Public hearings into CBC/Radio-Canada’s licence renewal process complete
At the forefront of the public broadcaster’s licence proposals are an…
Proposed licence fee amendments for public broadcasters in Japan and South Korea
Contrasting proposals made for the licence fees of two of the largest…
UNESCO’S IPDC supports two COVID-related projects in partnership with the Public Media Alliance
Work in favour of public service journalism has won further support…
PSM Weekly | 27 January- 2 February 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
Project: Improving conflict sensitive reporting and journalist safety in South Asia
Introducing our latest project, “Code of Ethics to Improve Conflict…
ABC and Australia’s local news crisis
With declining revenues and closures taking its toll on local news…
Spain: RTVE management issues remain unresolved amid financial concerns
Three years after Congress approved a reform to allow the election of…
Pakistan: Serious concerns for journalist safety and editorial independence
Attacks on journalists and threats to editorial independence continue…
Content for PMA members: Hidden threats in your takeout
We are pleased to once again partner with Orb Media to provide PMA…
Hopes for editorial independence restored as USAGM CEO resigns
Hopes for editorial independence restored as USAGM CEO resigns. This…
SABC employees go on strike as retrenchment process resumes
Labour unions begin strike action and organise a possible blackout as…
‘Citizens’ ombudsman’ pushes back against the ruin of Brazilian public media
PMA welcomes the creation of Ouvidoria Cidadã as a positive step…
Serious concerns for transparency and journalist safety during Uganda’s general election
Uganda’s general election takes place amid significant threats to…
Die zunehmende Bedrohung für die Sicherheit von Journalisten und Journalistinnen
In den vergangenen Jahren haben die Bedrohungen und Einschüchterungen…
The increasing threats to journalists’ safety
In this commentary article published in the Toronto Star, Catherine…
Public media in 2021: The cornerstone of sustainable media
Strong and independent public media are more important than ever, as…
Poland: Media independence and pluralism under threat from state-backed companies
Growth in ownership by state-backed companies reignites concerns that…
Licence fee increase for German public broadcasters rejected
Plans to increase the licence fee for German public broadcasters,…
Public media and diversity: Workplace gender equality
Gender is often at the forefront of discussions about workplace…
BBC to ramp up education offer during latest UK lockdown
In the wake of a third national lockdown, the BBC has announced its…
La sécurité des journalistes est en jeu
Ces dernières années, les journalistes font l’objet de manœuvres…
PSM Weekly | 30 December – 5 January 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
Why Public Media Matters: WPFC 2020
Catch up with our session ‘Why Public Media Matters’ from this year's…
Small Screen, Big Debate: The Future of Public Service Media | PMA’s Initial Response
While the review may propose opportunities for public media to become…
Global Security Bill sparks fears for press freedom in France
French government says it plans to rewrite controversial clause in…
PSM Weekly | 25 November – 1 December 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
Podcasts and public media: children’s content
In this edition of our podcast series, we explore the growth in…
Insight | Impartial media is necessary to avoid parallel realities
Swedish Radio CEO, Cilla Benkö, and Programme Director, Björn…
How coronavirus might have changed TV viewing habits for good, and what that means for public service broadcasting
New research reveals how coronavirus is changing viewing habits in…
Insight | Yes, the world needs more Canada
Globalization. Nationalism and populism. Disinformation and mistrust…
Global Conference for Media Freedom 2020: CSOs call on States for concrete actions
On November 16, the Advisory Network to the Media Freedom Coalition,…
SABC to implement retrenchment process
South Africa’s public broadcaster confirms that it will follow…
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…
Insight | What CBC’s newsrooms are doing to deliver on pledge to improve diversity, inclusivity
Half a year has passed since killing of George Floyd in U.S. set off…
Podcasts and public media: Local news
Public radio has a long history of creating content that meets the…
World Press Freedom Conference 2020
Join us at the digital edition of this year’s WPFC conference where…
Hong Kong: RTHK faces escalating pressures
In the past year, RTHK has been subject to official warnings,…
PSM Weekly | 28 October – 3 November 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and…
The Netherlands: Concerns for physical safety of NOS journalists
Logos removed from vans and equipment as Dutch public media…
USAGM CEO removes “firewall” protecting editorial independence
CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) announces that he…
BBC DG Tim Davie joins the Global Task Force for public media
Catherine Tait, Chair of the Global Task Force for public media, is…
“Celebrating the Pacific Spirit”
A warm welcome to the Pacific Media Network as it becomes the latest…
Tim Davie, directeur général de la BBC, se joint au Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics
27 octobre 2020 - Catherine Tait, présidente du Groupe de travail…
Tanzania: Restrictions on independent media compromise democratic process
How are draconian restrictions on independent media and freedom of…
New rule could drastically limit the visas of foreign journalists in the US
The Public Media Alliance calls upon the US government not to…
Funding pressures for Swiss public media
The latest on SRG SSR, including its role in society, funding…
Australia: Public media funding and press freedom challenges continue
Australia’s public broadcasters respond to budget allocations amid…