21st June 2022
PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 June 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
20th June 2022
RTBF supports Ukrainian refugees in Belgium
RTBF has helped expanded its offerings to support Ukrainian refugees arriving in the country since the Russian invasion.
17th June 2022
ABC Chair, Ita Buttrose, calls for press freedom reforms
The ABC Chair, Ita Buttrose, has called for stronger press freedoms in Australia and greater protections for public interest journalism.
17th June 2022
Hong Kong: trust in broadcaster RTHK falls
A new study shows trust in RTHK has dropped over the past two years, while independent media faces sustained pressures and threats.
15th June 2022
PMA condemns Russia’s ban on UK public media journalists
The latest action taken by Russian officials – which includes banning some UK public media workers from reporting from inside Russia – is another blow to…
14th June 2022
PSM Weekly | 8 – 14 June 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
13th June 2022
Call-out: Journalists in Exile
Does your newsroom have any opportunities – funding, training, fellowship, employment, or other – to offer to journalists in exile?
10th June 2022
Bangladesh: Proposed regulations leave press freedom in peril
There are fears proposed legislation exerting strict controls over online posts would present another threat to press freedom in Bangladesh.
10th June 2022
Radiodays Asia 2022
PMA members are eligible for exclusive discounts on tickets for this year's Radiodays Asia event in Kuala Lumpur.
10th June 2022
Register now for the CBU 53rd Annual General Assembly!
PMA members can now register for the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s (CBU) AGA! The event will take place 15-17 August in Tobago.
9th June 2022
Focus On: The future of the Czech Republic’s public media
Big changes are coming to public media in the Czech Republic, from significant budget cuts to planned amendments of the public media act.
7th June 2022
PSM Weekly | 1 – 7 June 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
7th June 2022
Registration open for two-day media literacy workshop for Caribbean journalists
Registration is now open for Caribbean journalists to apply to our two-day virtual workshop on media literacy and disinformation!
7th June 2022
Collaborative media literacy programme takes off in India
BBC Young Reporter India taught more than 8,000 school students about critical thinking, fact-checking and digital safety, to improve media literacy.
2nd June 2022
PMA welcomes new Board members from CBC/Radio-Canada and PBS
We warmly welcome Claude Galipeau and Jonathan Barzilay as the newest members of the Public Media Alliance Board.
1st June 2022
BBC announces “digital first” strategy
In a speech to staff, the Director-General said the BBC would realign its services to become digital first, but also warned of future cuts.
31st May 2022
PSM Weekly | 25 – 31 May 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
30th May 2022
Front lines and online: New podcast explores the dangers facing journalists today
Episode 4 of PMA’s podcast explores the variety of threats facing journalists, how journalists respond, and whether there are any solutions.
30th May 2022
Explainer: What does a Labor government mean for the ABC?
After nine years of coalition rule, a new Labor government could spell a drastically different future for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
27th May 2022
RTV Slovenija staff strike for independence of public media
Employees of Slovenia’s public broadcaster RTV Slovenija staged a one-hour strike on Monday against management, demanding greater journalistic and editorial…
26th May 2022
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 their responsibility to ensure that crimes against journalists are fully investigated and…
24th May 2022
PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 May 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
24th May 2022
NOWU: public media paving the way for a ‘greener web’
France Télévisions and WDR have launched NOWU, a joint youth service aimed at engaging younger audiences about climate change and sustainability issues, and…
20th May 2022
SSR SRG’s Director General on Public media and direct democracy
“The fate of democracies will depend on their ability to produce and disseminate quality information,” writes Gilles Marchand, DG of SRG SSR.
19th May 2022
“Funding certainty” for New Zealand public media
The New Zealand government has announced an allocation of $327 million dollars over a three-year period for a new multiplatform public media entity as part of…
19th May 2022
Russia to close CBC/Radio-Canada Moscow bureau
The closure of the public media organisation's Moscow bureau demonstrates further curtailment of independent and free press in Russia.
19th May 2022
“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 opportunity for public media to be innovative industry leaders.
18th May 2022
PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 May 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
18th May 2022
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 the annual event for global public broadcasters concluded in Barcelona, Spain on 13 May.
13th May 2022
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 June, but new legal action is seeking to delay the move even further.
13th May 2022
New Project: Thwarting disinformation in the Caribbean
Our next project — set to improve the capacity of Caribbean media workers to promote media literacy and thwart disinformation — is here!
12th May 2022
Pakistan: new leadership, renewed promises for media freedom?
As a new government enters power in Pakistan, what might this mean for the future of Pakistan’s oppressed media landscape?
12th May 2022
Shireen Abu Aqla: there must be no impunity for perpetrators
It is critical following Shireen Abu Aqla's death that those responsible are held to account, and journalists are guaranteed greater safety.
10th May 2022
From Cornwall to Cape Cod: Collaborative radio project unites coastal stations across Atlantic
Public radio station CAI and community radio station Source FM have joined forces in an innovative new radio project to produce hour-long programmes of…
10th May 2022
PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 May 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
10th May 2022
Czech Republic: Independence of public broadcasters must be insulated against future attacks
Joint statement calling on the Czech Government to live up to its promises to strengthen the independence of public broadcasters ahead of its EU presidency.
6th May 2022
New study reveals how audiences undervalue the BBC
A new report provides evidence of how British audiences underestimate the value they get from the UK’s largest public service media organisation and the…
6th May 2022
SBS: Making elections accessible
SBS has arranged partnerships with ABC and commercial news outlets to simulcast election debates in a host of different languages.
4th May 2022
#WPFD2022: Public media leaders speak up for press freedom
The heads of some of the world’s largest public service media organisations highlighted how press freedom cannot be taken for granted.
4th May 2022
#WPFD2022: Threats to independent journalism in democracies around the world
Swedish Radio's Director-General Cilla Benkö gives keynote address at press freedom conference in Washington.
3rd May 2022
PSM Weekly | World Press Freedom Day 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
3rd May 2022
Global Call Out: World Press Freedom Day 2022
Journalism is under a digital siege, from state & non-state actors, at a time when independent and critical journalism is most needed.
3rd May 2022
World Press Freedom Day 2022: themes from the past 12 months
For World Press Freedom Day 2022, PMA has analysed six press freedom themes which have been prevalent across the past twelve months.
3rd May 2022
Myanmar military’s effort to silence independent media
On World Press Freedom Day, a year on from Myanmar's military coup, former BBC Burmese editor, Tin Htar Swe assesses the state of media.
2nd May 2022
#WPFD2022: What we’re watching, reading, and listening to
For World Press Freedom Day 2022, we’ve rounded up videos, reports, and podcasts to help you catch up on relevant issues.
29th April 2022
Netflix subscription woes: what can they teach public media?
The idea of introducing Netflix-style subscriptions to finance public media is being flirted with in some countries. But would it work?
26th April 2022
PSM Weekly | 20 – 26 April 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
26th April 2022
How election results can impact PSM
Election results in France and Slovenia could have big implications for PSM; as could forthcoming elections.
21st April 2022
Ukraine war: Public media podcasts with unique takes
From an open API to practical info for refugees, pop-up public media podcasts on the Ukraine war are engaging audiences in unique ways.
21st April 2022
All Australians invited to join the ABC’s 90th birthday celebrations
The ABC, turns 90 this year and is inviting all Australians to celebrate the milestone, with community events and special programming.
19th April 2022
PSM Weekly | 13 – 19 April 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
19th April 2022
KBS uses “cutting edge technology” in 2022 election coverage
South Korea’s largest and most trusted public broadcaster used technological innovation to push its election coverage to new heights.
14th April 2022
PSM Unpacked: PMA members discuss digital safety for journalists
Participants from PMA’s global membership discussed the challenge of digital harassment against journalists at an exclusive roundtable forum.
14th April 2022
EFE expands mission to tackle fake news in Latin America
Spanish public news agency, EFE, has signed a partnership with Mexican national broadcaster, SPR, to tackle misinformation collaboratively.
14th April 2022
GBC CEO and PMA board member Gerard Teuma retires
Gerard Teuma has been on the PMA Board since 2016, and he was Vice President from 2018 to 2021. He's worked for GBC for 38 years.
12th April 2022
PSM Weekly | 6 – 12 April 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
12th April 2022
The future of RRI as public radio in Indonesia
This insight provides an analysis of RRI’s ongoing issues and potential solutions for reforming the organisation and protecting public media.
12th April 2022
“A strong team for a strong ZDF”
ZDF Press Release: Nadine Bilke and Bettina Schausten become new directors.
9th April 2022
Perugia Declaration for Ukraine
The Public Media Alliance signs declaration calling for increased support of independent media and journalists in Ukraine.
8th April 2022
Philippines: Government must relent its attacks against independent, public interest media
In the months leading up to the Philippines general election, there have been increased attempts to silence independent, public interest media.
8th April 2022
Tunisia: public media journalists strike over government interference
The strike comes after Tunisia's leading journalist union described the public broadcaster as a “propaganda trumpet” for the government.
5th April 2022
Channel 4 must not be privatised
Privatising Channel 4 means UK audiences could lose something precious: an independent, self-financed, well-performing and publicly owned broadcaster.
5th April 2022
PSM Weekly | 30 March – 5 April 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
5th April 2022
ABCQueer: Australia’s public broadcaster representing marginalised groups
ABCQueer is the Australian public broadcaster's innovative, dedicated channel for representing young LGBTQIA+ Australians.
5th April 2022
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, she reflects on two decades of advocating for public media.
4th April 2022
South Africa: High Court postpones digital TV migration after pushback
South Africa’s digital TV switchover has been postponed after a last-minute court ruling extended the deadline from 31 March.
1st April 2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national public broadcaster faces closure
PMA joins the EFJ, EBU and SEEMO in calling for an urgent resolution to save the Bosnia-Herzegovina broadcaster and its workers from financial ruin.
1st April 2022
The highlights of our Haiti crisis management project
Our Haitian crisis management project is now concluded. Here are the project's highlights, from training sessions to a new code of conduct.
31st March 2022
Media: Uncovered – “What is the future of public media?”
In the second episode of our podcast, we explore the pressures facing public media organisations worldwide and ask what their future is.
31st March 2022
Rana Ayyub and press freedom in India
The journalist Rana Ayyub, was stopped from flying from Delhi to London where she was to speak on the intimidation Indian journalists face.
31st March 2022
New head of Chile media regulator pushes for more public media
The incoming president of Chile’s media regulator advocated for more public media and greater media pluralism in her first comments since accepting the post.
29th March 2022
PSM Unpacked: Digital Safety
PMA members: Join us for our next virtual roundtable on digital safety for journalists and news media organisations.
29th March 2022
Thai PBS: Above and beyond broadcasting during a pandemic
Covid-19 profoundly changed everyday life for everyone in Thailand. The public broadcaster, Thai PBS, recognised it had a responsibility to step up.
29th March 2022
PSM Weekly | 23 – 29 March 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
23rd March 2022
RTV Slovenija’s Programming Council accused of restricting union activity
A Slovenian journalists’ union has accused the Council of adopting measures which restrict trade union activity and freedom of expression.
23rd March 2022
BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists
It is the second appeal in two months the BBC World Service has made to the UN regarding fears about the safety journalists face in Iran.
22nd March 2022
PSM Weekly | 16 – 22 March 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
22nd March 2022
Public Media Alliance launches new podcast
Media: Uncovered is a brand-new podcast from the Public Media Alliance, which will feature stories from the world of public interest media.
22nd March 2022
Czech Television’s services for children on Russia-Ukraine war
Czech Television has launched a new service for children to seek information and ask questions about the Russia-Ukraine war.
18th March 2022
Mali: Suspension of France 24 and RFI must be revoked
France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI), were suspended by Mali authorities on Wednesday accused of reporting "false allegations".
17th March 2022
Paul Thompson: media merger a ‘watershed’
The new media merger is a "watershed" moment for New Zealand public media, to be set up for the future, says RNZ CEO Paul Thompson.
17th March 2022
France: Public media scrutinised ahead of election
Ahead of France's presidential election next month, incumbent Emmanuel Macron has promised to remove the TV licence fee. He's not the first.
17th March 2022
Covering the Tongan tsunami from abroad, with no communications
Tongan journalist Agnes Tupou reflects on how they provided reassurance to Tongan people abroad after the volcanic eruption and tsunami.
15th March 2022
Russian journalist fined after on-air protest
Russian journalist, Marina Ovsyannikova, was fined after disrupting state broadcaster Channel One by holding a sign saying “No War”.
15th March 2022
PSM Weekly | 9 – 15 March 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
15th March 2022
Swedish Radio announces free-to-use daily news podcast in Russian
Starting this week, Swedish Radio will publish a daily news podcast in Russian about the war in Ukraine, available to all European media.
14th March 2022
US public media $50m funding boost approved
The Public Media Alliances welcomes the increase in federal funding approved by Congress for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
12th March 2022
Dr. Thomas Bellut bids farewell as ZDF Director-General
Thomas Bellut stepped down as ZDF’s Director General on 10 March. Bellut's achievements were praised and celebrated by politicians and colleagues alike.
11th March 2022
Finland: Law amendment imposes restrictions on Yle textual content
The Finnish Parliament has approved an amendment to the Yle Act that imposes restrictions on its online textual content.
11th March 2022
New Zealand to establish new giant public media entity
The New Zealand government has announced details of the new public media entity, which will see the merger of RNZ and TVNZ.
8th March 2022
PSM Weekly | 2 – 8 March 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
8th March 2022
HAITI PROJECT UPDATE: #IWD2022 event follows successful workshop
As a prelude to International Women's Day 2022, PMA and its partners organised an event in Haiti on digital safety for female journalists.
8th March 2022
Colombia’s local radio stations working for peace
In Colombia, local radio stations are being established to help communities rebuild after decades of civil war.
7th March 2022
Public media goes silent from Russia
A host of public media organisations have decided to stop broadcasting out of Russia due to safety concerns.
4th March 2022
International public service broadcasters face potential ban in Turkey
Voice of America and Deutsche Welle are facing potential bans in Turkey after they refused to apply for an internet broadcasting licence.
4th March 2022
New Zealand: Announcement of public media merger imminent
The long-awaited decision on the merger between New Zealand's radio and television public media entities is expected any day now.
3rd March 2022
Erklärung der Global Task Force zum Angriff auf Rundfunkeinrichtungen in Kiew
Die 'Global Task Force for public media' (GTF) verurteilt den russischen Angriff auf einen Fernsehturm und Sendeanlagen in Kiew, der offensichtlich darauf…
2nd March 2022
Global Task Force statement on the attack of broadcasting facilities in Kyiv
The Global Task Force (GTF) for public media condemns the Russian attack at a TV tower and broadcasting facilities in Kyiv, which is seemingly an effort to…
2nd March 2022
Millions of Russians turn to BBC News
Figures released by the BBC show millions of Russians are turning to BBC News: their Russian language news website tripled its weekly-average.
2nd March 2022
PMA condemns attack on Kyiv TV tower
The Public Media Alliance condemns any targeted attacks by Russia on the broadcasting infrastructure of Ukraine. We again emphasise that journalists in any…
1st March 2022
PSM Weekly | 23 February – 1 March 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
1st March 2022
HAITI PROJECT BEGINS: Capacity building of journalist reporting in crisis situations
Our journalist safety and disinformation project for Haitian media professionals begins tomorrow with a virtual workshop for 31 participants!
25th February 2022
Statement of Support for Ukraine and Ukrainian Journalists
The Public Media Alliance joins over 70 organisations to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, but particularly Ukrainian journalists who now find…
25th February 2022
Africa: PSM regional roundup
2022 is revealing itself to be yet another testing year for independent media in Africa. But some gains have been made for media freedom and innovations.
2nd March 2022
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 publics condamne l’attaque russe contre une tour de télévision et des infrastructures de…
25th February 2022
KBS’ Covid-19 emergency broadcasting helps country’s pandemic response
The Korean Broadcasting System’s (KBS) emergency content has played a crucial role during the pandemic, as have other public media worldwide.
22nd February 2022
PBS’ Innovation Centers
A new production initiative by the US’ Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) exemplifies how public media is embracing digital innovation, collaboration, and…
22nd February 2022
PSM Weekly | 16 – 22 February 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
21st February 2022
The Existential Threat posed by Big Tech Platforms to Caribbean Journalism and Democracy
"This paper is not alarmist. It is not sensational": Jamaica's RJRGLEANER Communication Group on the threat to Caribbean media posed by big tech.
21st February 2022
UK: Channel 4 makes history with Winter Paralympics
It's the first time a broadcaster has featured an all-disabled presenting line-up for a major sporting event, showing public media's value.
18th February 2022
The future of the Media Freedom Coalition
A reset is required to steer the MFC towards greater success in the future and have more of an impact on media freedom worldwide, says new report.
17th February 2022
Congress to vote on $565 million funding for US public media
A crunch vote for crucial US public media funding in Congress is days away, and politicians are being urged to approve the $565 million bill.
16th February 2022
Public media and the fight for young audiences
Reaching younger audiences remains an ongoing challenge. Why does this really matter? And how are public media organisations responding?
15th February 2022
“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 with the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) in Estonia.
15th February 2022
PSM Weekly | 9 – 15 February 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
14th February 2022
Five public media audio trends to keep an eye on in 2022
Recent trends – from increased podcast listenership to more diverse audiences – indicate promising developments for public radio broadcasters.
12th February 2022
Trust in public radio – World Radio Day 2022
Join us in celebrating radio as the most trusted, prevalent, and accessible medium around the world.
11th February 2022
Explainer: ABC funding freeze reversed
ABC's funding freeze reversal has been met with both approval and criticism. We unpack the decision, the reactions, and its importance.
10th February 2022
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 BBC International News and Director of World Service, and Rozita Lotfi, Head of BBC News…
10th February 2022
More must be done to defend journalists and media freedom
The Media Freedom Coalition - Consultative Network calls on the Media Freedom Coalition to take stronger and more concrete actions to defend media freedom and…
9th February 2022
Canada: PMA condemns harassment of journalists
PMA is deeply troubled by reports of growing harassment, intimidation and threats towards journalists in Canada. Journalists must be allowed to report freely,…
8th February 2022
PSM Weekly | 2 – 8 February 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
8th February 2022
LRT RADIO’s multilingual radio shows
Over the past year, LRT RADIO has experimented with new ways to provide minority groups with trustworthy and reliable news and information.
4th February 2022
Deutsche Welle Russian office closed down
The closure of Deutsche Welle’s Moscow bureau by the Kremlin is an egregious breach of media freedom, and must be overturned.
4th February 2022
World Radio Day 2022
This year, the theme of World Radio Day is based around trust – a fitting theme which recognises radio’s prevalence in peoples’ lives.
25th January 2022
‘AccessCBC’ – CBC’s new initiative for creators with disabilities
Canada’s public broadcaster recently launched AccessCBC, a new initiative focused on increasing access to CBC for the disabled creator communities.
4th February 2022
Global Conference for Media Freedom 2022
The Public Media Alliance will be in attendance at the third Global Conference on Media Freedom taking place on 9th and 10th February.
3rd February 2022
Change for PMA
Sally-Ann Wilson will be stepping down as the CEO of the Public Media Alliance at the end of March 2022.
3rd February 2022
Ireland: RTÉ pushing for changes to funding
RTÉ's Director-General says the current licence fee funding model is “utterly broken” and needs to be changed urgently.
2nd February 2022
SABC Head of News dismissed
South Africa’s public broadcaster SABC dismissed its Head of News on Friday “with immediate effect”, citing a breakdown in trust.
1st February 2022
PSM Weekly | 26 January – 1 February 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
31st January 2022
PMA welcomes acquittal of Jang Group and Geo Editor-in-Chief
Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's acquittal comes nearly 2 years after he was imprisoned – a victory for media freedom and public interest journalism.
31st January 2022
France: Media concentration inquiry highlights value of public media
The ongoing French media concentration inquiry reaffirms that strong public service broadcasting will continue to remain relevant and needed.
28th January 2022
Funding Democracy: Public Media and Democratic Health in 33 Countries
Funding Democracy: A new report provides evidence of a positive correlation between well-funded public media and healthy democracies.
28th January 2022
The Digital Services Act (DSA): could it impact public media?
The European Parliament passed the DSA last week – a groundbreaking effort to regulate the internet. But could it impact the media?
26th January 2022
“Your VRT”: a new way of engaging with audiences
For three months, a VRT caravan toured Belgium as part of the "Your VRT" survey, finding out what the public thought about the broadcaster.
25th January 2022
PMA thanks Fran Unsworth as she leaves the BBC
Fran Unsworth has been on the Board since 2014 when she was Director of The BBC World Service. She steps down as Head of News this week.
25th January 2022
PSM Weekly | 19 – 25 January 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
24th January 2022
2022 Elections and Public Media: Australia
The Australian election is due to take place later this year. But what does this election mean for public media?
24th January 2022
Journalist safety: Advice issued ahead of major global sporting events
While quarantine and “social bubbles” have become the new norm for journalists attending international sporting events, there are growing concerns for their…
21st January 2022
Regional collaboration key to future sustainability of media
Media stakeholders agreed on the importance of enhanced regional collaboration at the launch of PMA's new report and media recovery plan.
19th January 2022
Report: Impact of Covid-19 on media in Southeast Asia
A research report into the key impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the media across Southeast Asia, and a draft Media Recovery Plan.
19th January 2022
Swedish Radio in 2022
2022 will be an intense year. Swedish Radio's CEO Cilla Benkö points out several major efforts that await and the public broadcaster's contribution to the…
19th January 2022
New flyer released to help protect German journalists
A flyer was distributed to security forces and journalists by the DJV on the best way to protect journalists at protests.
18th January 2022
Statement: The future of the BBC licence fee
The Public Media Alliance has serious concerns over the decision to freeze the licence fee which funds The BBC.
18th January 2022
PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 January 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
18th January 2022
BBC funding freeze: the importance of a licence fee
BBC's funding freeze and talks of a new funding model raise the question of the continued value, or not, of the licence fee as a funding mechanism.
17th January 2022
Pakistan: Journalists face Contempt of Court charges
Journalists face contempt charges for publishing a report revealing corruption, yet another attempt to suppress independent media.
11th January 2022
‘TAHI’ – RNZ’s new platform dedicated for young people
For many public media organisations, reaching younger audiences is an ongoing challenge. RNZ's new platform 'TAHI' is an innovative response to this…
14th January 2022
Focus On PSM: New PSM system for Mexico City
Mexico City has a new public media system. But what does the new system promise? And do local professionals believe it?
11th January 2022
PSM Weekly | 5 – 11 January 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
11th January 2022
100 Years of the BBC
A century since the world’s first public service broadcaster was created, the BBC is going all-out to mark its anniversary.
10th January 2022
Launch event: The Impacts of Covid-19 on Southeast Asian media
Join us for the launch event of our Situation Report and Media Recovery Plan for the Southeast Asian media landscape.
7th January 2022
A reminder of the hostility public media faces
Hostility towards PSM is evident already in 2022: protesters chanting “fake news media” in Germany and the BBC calling in the police.
6th January 2022
RTV Slovenija: Draft transformation bill and new appointments
A small group of RTV Slovenija (RTVS) employees have drafted a bill to modernise and better protect the independence of the public broadcaster.
6th January 2022
Hong Kong: Media freedom concerns persist into 2022
Raids and closures of independent news outlets in Hong Kong signal continued pressures in 2022 on media freedom from National Security Law.
5th January 2022
Poland: President Duda vetoes “Lex-TVN”
PMA welcomes Polish President’s veto of the “Lex-TVN” bill which threatened media pluralism and freedom, but broader concerns remain.
4th January 2022
PSM Weekly | 29 December 2021 – 4 January 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
4th January 2022
MOOC: Why does media matter for development?
Register now! Sign up to our free online course in partnership with the University of East Anglia exploring media representations, social media, participatory…
29th December 2021
Public Media in 2021: Year in Review
It has been a tough year for public media. But during testing times, there were displays of resilience and innovation.
27th December 2021
Staff picks: PMA’s stories of the year
It has been a challenging year for public media worldwide – these are the staff picks for the stories that will stick with them most.
26th December 2021
2021: An overview of PMA’s year
Another year of cancelled conferences. Another year of virtual, on-screen meetings. CEO Sally-Ann Wilson reflects on PMA's 2021.
22nd December 2021
Poland: Media freedom groups urge President Duda to veto ‘Lex-TVN’
PMA joins media freedom and journalist organisations in writing letter to Polish president urging him to drop Lex-TVN
21st December 2021
PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 December 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
20th December 2021
Poland: President must reject new media law
There has been international condemnation of the law which, if Poland President ratifies, would limit media plurality and diversity.
20th December 2021
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 Southeast Asian media landscape will be launched on Thursday 20th January.
15th December 2021
Best of PSM: Public media step up collaboration
Through various methods, public media organisations are demonstrating the value that comes from collaboration with a range of partners.
14th December 2021
Hong Kong: The dire state of public media
PMA condemns the further constriction of RTHK following High Court rulings and growing evidence of editorial interference.
14th December 2021
PSM Weekly | 8 – 14 December 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
10th December 2021
BBC: End harassment of BBC Persian staff
The BBC is calling upon Iran to end the escalating cross-border harassment and threats towards BBC News Persian journalists and staff.
9th December 2021
Digital “preparedness is vital” – ABC’s Social Media Wellbeing Advisor
Journalists often face barrages of online abuse. PMA spoke with ABC's social media wellbeing advisor who assists journalists going through it.
9th December 2021
SABC’s financial and editorial pressures resurface
SABC's financial and editorial pressures have resurfaced in the form of election coverage complaints, disciplinary action against SABC’s editor-in-chief and…
9th December 2021
Maria Ressa: Charges must be dropped
As the journalist gets up to receive her Nobel Peace Prize, she will do so with numerous state-authorised charges against her.
7th December 2021
PSM Weekly | 1 – 7 December 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
6th December 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Independence of public media being undermined
A law amendment being proposed by the Kyrgyzstan government risks completely eroding the limited independence of the public broadcaster, OTRK.
3rd December 2021
France: Inquiry into media concentration begins
The Senate inquiry comes weeks after Reporters Without Borders criticised a French media mogul and called for the revision of legislation on media…
2nd December 2021
The importance of ethics when reporting on conflict
"A regional outline of the issues and key challenges” – keynote address by Dhruba Hari Adhikary on how ethics and conflict reporting interact.
30th November 2021
Explainer: RTV SLO programming shake-up criticised
The 2022 programme production plan for Radiotelevizija Slovenija (RTV SLO) has been met with widespread criticism. We explain the situation.
30th November 2021
PSM Weekly | 24 – 30 November 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
30th November 2021
PSM Unpacked: PMA hosts roundtable on commercial funding for public media
In our first PSM Unpacked roundtable, participants discussed common challenges, opportunities and best practices relating to commercial funding.
30th November 2021
ORF: New leadership, a licence fee increase, and independence concerns
A new Director-General will lead ORF from next year. But there are independence concerns surrounding the election process.
29th November 2021
Code of Conduct: “Truly distinct” and “absolutely necessary”
The newly-launched Code of Conduct was heralded as a “truly distinct” piece of work and "absolutely necessary" for public trust in media.
24th November 2021
Letter: Serious concerns over Ofcom Chair recruitment process
Joint letter to the UK's Commissioner for Public Appointments regarding our extreme concern at the opaque, ongoing process to appoint a new Chair of media…
23rd November 2021
PSM Weekly | 17 – 23 November 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
23rd November 2021
Code of Conduct: Improving conflict sensitive reporting & journalist safety in South Asia
Our Code of Conduct to Improve Conflict Sensitive Reporting and Safety of Journalists in South Asia is available now.
22nd November 2021
Insight: Why Brazil’s public media must remain public
As Brazil's government looks to sell off the EBC, two staffers write about the fight to keep public media in public hands.
22nd November 2021
Under attack ABC sticks up for public media values
ABC sticks to its values in the face of attacks from a Murdoch-dominated media landscape and the federal government.
16th November 2021
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 Sensitive Reporting and Safety of Journalists in South Asia.
16th November 2021
PSM Weekly | 10 – 16 November 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
16th November 2021
Brazil: Plans to privatise EBC escalate
The National Bank has invited companies to prepare plans for the privatisation of the public media organisation.
10th November 2021
The Future of Radio
The “Digital radio and audio review” commissioned by the UK Government is targeted at setting the industry up for the future.
10th November 2021
STA needs long-term, viable and sustainable funding
Slovenian authorities must now commit to providing STA with secure funding, with protection from state capture and political interference.
10th November 2021
Project update: South Asia conflict sensitive reporting project nears completion
Our South Asia conflict reporting and journalist safety project is nearly complete, with a code of conduct set to launch in the coming weeks.
9th November 2021
PSM Weekly | 3 – 9 November 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
9th November 2021
Media experts address challenges facing Southeast Asian media landscape
Media experts from across Southeast Asia reviewed a draft research report on the impacts of COVID-19 on the SEA region.
8th November 2021
Beyond the licence fee: more PSM considering new funding models
The licence fee has remained a popular funding model for PSM. But it's under threat, and broadcasters are searching for an alternative.
8th November 2021
LRT RADIO: Reducing the COVID confusion
How Lithuania’s public radio helped to reduce confusion about COVID-19 with an original, multilingual approach.
3rd November 2021
Hong Kong: Guise of national security interests continues to restrict life and media
A new film censorship bill threatens freedom of expression in Hong Kong. It joins other changes affecting civil society and media in the city.
2nd November 2021
PSM Weekly | Impunity must end
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
2nd November 2021
Cilla Benkö: Toxic for society when crime goes unpunished
In nine cases out of ten, around the world, a person who kills a journalist is not punished. Read Cilla Benkö's op-ed calling for an end to impunity for crimes…
2nd November 2021
Local Democracy Reporting Service: A model for public broadcasters?
In 2017, the BBC launched the Local Democracy Reporting Service to support the production of public interest journalism by local newsrooms.
1st November 2021
Public media and COP26 coverage
Public media organisations have comprehensive and ambitious plans to cover the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow across all platforms.
1st November 2021
PMA welcomes new Board of Trustees
The Public Media Alliance offers a warm welcome to its new Board of Trustees.
29th October 2021
Channel 4 must remain in public ownership
Read our response to the House of Lords inquiry into the future of UK public broadcaster Channel 4.
27th October 2021
ZDF makes history with English language adaptation
ZDF's adaptation of a bestselling German novel will be, in a first for the broadcaster, produced in English.
26th October 2021
PSM Weekly | 20 – 26 October 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
26th October 2021
Malta: PBS labelled ‘state controlled’ amid press freedom concerns
There are growing concerns surrounding the editorial independence, governance and funding of national broadcaster in Malta.
25th October 2021
Greece: Spread of ‘fake news’ legislation continues
While the South Korean government has quashed its plans to introduce a ‘fake news’ law, Greece is looking to impose such regulations.
25th October 2021
Best of PSM: GBC ramps up training
The training of journalists at GBC in Ghana is being heralded as essential as the broadcaster aims to meet its public service mandate.
21st October 2021
MEPs message to Slovenian government must be heeded
MEPs have called for the immediate resumption of financing to the Slovenian Press Agency (STA) and the relenting of pressure on media.
20th October 2021
Public media comes out top in Germany election
A survey held after Germany's 2021 federal election highlights the relevance and public trust placed in public broadcasters.
19th October 2021
PSM Weekly | 13 – 19 October 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
19th October 2021
PMA commends ABC’s outgoing News Director for commitment to public media
From general elections and raging wildfires to a global pandemic, Gaven Morris has overseen some of the ABC's most important stories.
19th October 2021
Online protection for journalists long overdue
Facebook’s updated designation of journalists as “involuntary” public figures is a much needed, long overdue, and welcome change; but it does not address all…
18th October 2021
Radiodays Europe 2021: Public media’s latest innovations
How are public media redefining their audio content to stay relevant and reach audiences across multiple platforms?
14th October 2021
Spain: RTVE’s financial woes persist
Rising debt, proposed budget cuts, and a call for more stable funding highlight the continued financial pressures facing RTVE.
13th October 2021
SBS Australia’s language services review underway
SBS has commenced its regular review of its language services, kicking the process off with a six-week public consultation.
12th October 2021
PSM Weekly | 6 – 12 October 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
12th October 2021
Turkey: Mission finds continued pressures on independent media
An international mission to Turkey has revealed sustained threats against independent media and increasing state capture.
11th October 2021
Nobel Prize to journalists highlights value of public interest media
The PMA congratulates Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and commends the Norwegian Nobel Committee for highlighting the…
8th October 2021
Brazil: Dossier reveals trend of censorship at EBC
A new dossier on censorship at public broadcaster EBC relays the stark outcomes of the dismantling of public media in Brazil.
15th October 2021
PSM Unpacked: A new forum for PMA members
The Public Media Alliance is running a series of thematic roundtable forums, exclusive to PMA members around the world.
8th October 2021
Update: South Korean lawmakers back down on controversial ‘fake news’ bill
The Public Media Alliance welcomes decision to back down on a proposed bill that could have significant repercussions for press freedom in South Korea.
8th October 2021
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 freedom, journalist safety and media business viability in Southeast Asia.
7th October 2021
Singapore: Foreign interference law poses threat to media plurality
Fears that new law could be used to stop both independent domestic and foreign media from reporting critically on authority.
5th October 2021
STA Director resigns over independence concerns
The Director of the Slovenian News Agency (Sta) has resigned after rejecting a draft funding agreement that he believes undermines the independence of the…
5th October 2021
PSM Weekly | 29 September – 5 October 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
5th October 2021
Hong Kong: Tightening grip of the National Security Law
New crimes are being prepared under the National Security Law — a move that could further crush dissent and democratic life in Hong Kong.
5th October 2021
Hong Kong: Hong Kong government continues to dismantle public and other independent media
RTHK's new editorial guidelines will limit its independence and undermine key public media values as part of ongoing efforts to silence critical journalism.
30th September 2021
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 have signed the Brussels Declaration, a statement for journalist safety drafted on the…
30th September 2021
Threats to journalists in Slovenia must stop
The Public Media Alliance condemns threats targeting RTV Slovenija journalist, and the ongoing attempts to intimidate media workers.
30th September 2021
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 Unterstützung für die Brüsseler Erklärung ausgesprochen, einer neuen weltweiten Initiative…
30th September 2021
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 their formal support for the Brussels Declaration, a new global initiative to fight for…
29th September 2021
South Korea: Proposed vote on ‘fake news’ bill postponed
The final vote on a proposed bill that many fear could undermine press freedom in South Korea has been postponed yet again.
28th September 2021
How US public media covered Hurricane Ida
During natural disasters, public media organisations can serve as vital sources of critical and lifesaving information, as demonstrated when Hurricane Ida hit…
28th September 2021
PSM Weekly | 22 – 28 September 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
30th September 2021
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 pour les médias publics ont exprimé leur appui formel à la Déclaration de Bruxelles, une…
24th September 2021
Canada: PMA deplores online harassment of journalists
PMA joins CBC/Radio-Canada in voicing support for all journalists who are subject to online harassment because of the work they do.
22nd September 2021
News of the nation: The transformation of national broadcasting
Read our report for the Judith Neilson Institute on the changing role of national broadcasters and public media in Asia.
21st September 2021
Pakistan: Media representatives “strongly opposed” to proposed media authority
Media workers in Pakistan continue to voice their concerns over a proposed bill that could grant the state greater control over the media.
21st September 2021
PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 September 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
20th September 2021
ABC adds to Emergency Broadcasting in readiness for 2021/2022 season
Press Release: ABC has expanded its suite of content to help Australians prepare for emergencies this summer.
20th September 2021
Inaugural event: Improving Conflict Sensitive Reporting and Journalist Safety in South Asia
Join us for the inaugural session of our conflict sensitive reporting and safety of journalists in South Asia workshop.
20th September 2021
PTS Taiwan’s New Frontier: PTS World Taiwan
Press Release In September 2021, Taiwan Public Television Service launched “PTS World Taiwan,” an international YouTube channel offering a variety of…
16th September 2021
Insight: Promising steps to strengthen media freedom in Europe
The European Commission has presented a recommendation to member states on strengthening the safety of journalists, both online and in everyday life. This is a…
14th September 2021
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 conflict-sensitive journalism and the safety of journalists.
14th September 2021
PSM Weekly | 8 – 14 September 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
14th September 2021
Attacks on journalists by members of the public grow
As the pandemic continues, there have been a growing number of attacks on journalists by members of the public — even in their own offices.
13th September 2021
Poland: Senate rejects controversial media ownership bill
Bill criticised as a serious threat to independent news media and media freedom has been rejected by Poland’s Senate. But there are fears the bill could still…
13th September 2021
Swedish Radio’s role during crises and emergencies
Public broadcaster Swedish Radio's public alert systems play a critical role during times of crisis and emergency.
10th September 2021
UK: Ministers reportedly reject licence fee increase
MPs have reportedly rejected the BBC’s pleas to increase the cost of the licence fee in line with inflation, which could result in further cuts to its……
8th September 2021
Fran Unsworth to leave BBC
Fran Unsworth, BBC Director of News and Current Affairs and member of the PMA Board, will leave the BBC at the beginning of next year.
8th September 2021
Ghana’s public broadcaster must find a ‘permanent’ funding solution
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation needs a more sustainable funding mechanism to deliver on its public service mandate, says Director-General.
8th September 2021
Urgent solution needed as Slovenian Press Agency funding crisis passes 250 days
PMA joins 18 civil society and media organisations to sign joint statement urging end to STA crisis.
7th September 2021
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 freedom, journalist safety and media viability in Southeast Asia.
23rd August 2021
G7 must protect and evacuate journalists and media workers in Afghanistan
PMA joins fellow civil society organisations to call on the G7 to protect and evacuate journalists and media workers in Afghanistan
7th September 2021
PSM Weekly | 1 – 7 September 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
3rd September 2021
ABC achieves record news audience
News audiences are surging to record levels across the ABC’s platforms as Australians seek trustworthy sources to help them navigate pandemic conditions at…
3rd September 2021
Six dark months: A timeline of RTHK’s decline
A new partnership with China’s state media has made it abundantly clear that the editorial independence of Hong Kong’s public broadcaster is no more.
2nd September 2021
South Africa: PMA responds to SABC bill
Proposed bill demonstrates a missed opportunity for South Africa and should be paused
1st September 2021
Focus On PSM: Second time lucky for public media in Ecuador?
A year after it was dismantled, public media is being considered again in Ecuador. But can the country establish a resilient and independent public media…
27th August 2021
Slovenia: RTV SLO Director of TV fired
In a sign of the continued attacks on independent public media in Slovenia, the Director of TV programmes at RTV SLO has been dismissed.
24th August 2021
South Korea to vote on concerning “fake news” law
South Korea may soon join the growing ranks of countries whose governments are introducing so-called “fake news” laws.
24th August 2021
PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 August 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
18th August 2021
Afghanistan: International community must work to ensure journalist safety
PMA calls on the international community to work to guarantee the safety of those who remain and to facilitate safe passage urgently for those wanting to…
20th August 2021
PMA welcomes two new Board members
We warmly welcome Cilla Benkö and Odette Campbell as the newest members of the Public Media Alliance Board.
20th August 2021
Swedish Radio joins the Public Media Alliance
We are proud to announce that Swedish Radio have become members of the Public Media Alliance (PMA), the largest global association of public broadcasters, with…
18th August 2021
Media freedom concerns surround South Africa’s public broadcaster
The presence of military personnel at SABC premises causes concern for editorial independence among staff and press freedom groups.
17th August 2021
PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 August 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
16th August 2021
New regulator could further restrict media freedom in Pakistan
While PMA welcomes comments that suggest support for media freedom, we are increasingly concerned by the bleak reality in Pakistan as authorities tighten their…
13th August 2021
Turkish government continues to limit independent and foreign-funded media
Limits, fines, attacks, and incoming media legislation demonstrate Turkey's continued crackdown on editorial independence and pluralism.
12th August 2021
Poland: Senate must reject media ownership bill
PMA calls on Poland’s Senate to reject the controversial media ownership bill, which poses a serious threat to media independence and pluralism.
11th August 2021
The group guarding NZ’s media freedom
New Zealand is ranked eighth best nation in the world when it comes to the freedom of journalists to report without fear. So why does it need a Media Freedom…
10th August 2021
PSM and climate change: Covering the crisis
Public media must use their reach, scale and values to lead in covering the ‘defining issue of our time.'
10th August 2021
PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 August 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
6th August 2021
Update: Funding approved for US public media
The US House of Representatives passed a bill that secures federal funding for public broadcasting in 2024.
6th August 2021
New RTVE board: Four months on
From funding proposals to consultations on its future, the Spanish public broadcaster has undergone significant developments since the election of its new…
5th August 2021
Broadcast fee increase approved for German public media
PMA welcomes the Federal Constitutional Court’s decision to allow a temporary increase of the broadcasting fee that funds Germany’s public broadcasters.
3rd August 2021
PSM Weekly | 28 July – 3 August 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
1st August 2021
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 non-European media ownership underway, media pluralism in Poland continues to be…
29th July 2021
Hong Kong: Undermining of public media, independent journalism continues
The fallout from the closure of pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily and further restrictions on public broadcaster RTHK have left independent media in Hong Kong…
28th July 2021
Australian public media expand COVID-19 language services
Australian public broadcasters ABC and SBS have expanded their services to make COVID-19 updates available in more languages.
28th July 2021
Editorial independence of Manx Radio must be respected
Editorial independence is fundamental to trusted public media and underpins its role in holding power to account.
27th July 2021
FRONTLINE: Collaborating on the Pegasus Project
"There are always uncertainties in investigative journalism, but in this case they were worth stepping up to."
27th July 2021
PSM Weekly | 21 – 27 July 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
23rd July 2021
PMA welcomes $565m funding recommendation for CPB
Approval could lead to a 27% jump in funding for US public media in 2024 compared to current levels.
20th July 2021
PSM Weekly | 14 – 20 July 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
20th July 2021
Major media networks collaborate to develop talented Pacific journalists
The number and quality of Pacific journalists are expected to rise in a never before seen collaboration between four major media organisations.
19th July 2021
Floods in Europe: PSM in times of emergency
As deadly floods ravage parts of Germany and Belgium, public broadcasters play a significant role in reaching the entire population with critical and…
14th July 2021
PMA condemns attacks on SABC journalists
The Public Media Alliance condemns attacks against SABC journalists and media workers during nationwide protests.
13th July 2021
Independent public media under attack in Slovenia
The Public Media Alliance is seriously disturbed by the evidence of recent challenges to independent and public media in Slovenia.
13th July 2021
PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 July 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
13th July 2021
Kosovo: Public broadcaster RTK’s board sacked
After months of scrutiny and accusations of corruption, all eight members of the Radio and Television Kosovo (RTK) board have been fired by the Assembly of…
12th July 2021
Public media addresses hate crimes against Asian-Americans
From news coverage and educational materials to documentary series, PBS responds to rise in hate crimes with a range of content to bring Americans together.
9th July 2021
Threats to journalists growing across Europe
The brazen attack on a renowned Dutch journalist took place amid rising threats towards journalists across Europe. But while there has been an increase in…
9th July 2021
Protecting the prominence of public media
As media markets become more crowded and global streaming giants continue to grow rapidly, what steps are being taken to address challenges to the prominence…
7th July 2021
Argentina: New law set to enhance gender equity in public media
A new media law to improve gender parity is expected to build upon existing diversity initiatives at Argentine public broadcaster RTA.
7th July 2021
Brazil: Public media privatisation accelerates as censorship grows
Reports of heightened censorship and persecution persist at EBC, even as the Brazilian broadcaster faces an “accelerated” privatisation.
7th July 2021
Erklärung der Global Task Force zur Unterstützung der öffentlichen Medien Sloweniens
6. Juli 2021 - Die 'Global Task Force for public media' (GTF) ist äußert beunruhigt von den weiteren Beweisen für den anhaltenden und destabilisierenden Druck…
6th July 2021
PSM Weekly | 30 June – 6 July 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
6th July 2021
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 est vivement préoccupé par les nouvelles preuves de pressions soutenues et…
6th July 2021
Global Task Force statement in support of public media in Slovenia
The Global Task Force for public media is deeply concerned by further evidence of sustained and destabilising pressure on public media in Slovenia.
30th June 2021
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 the governance group says it's not about "smashing" RNZ and TVNZ together.
30th June 2021
Slovenian government eroding media freedom as it takes over EU Presidency
A coalition of press freedom organisations and journalism groups warn in a new report about increasing efforts deployed by the Slovenian government to…
29th June 2021
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 des capacités des journalistes en Haïti.
29th June 2021
PSM Weekly | 23 – 29 June 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
28th June 2021
Focus on PSM: Germany
From funding and political pressures to journalist safety, public media in Germany faces an array of challenges. Read our latest update.
25th June 2021
What the public stand to lose if Channel 4 is privatised
The UK’s public media landscape has faced significant turbulence under the current government, but a proposal to privatise Channel 4 could cause irreversible…
23rd June 2021
ARD and ZDF are expanding their media libraries into a common streaming network
Press Release: The ARD and ZDF are developing a joint streaming network of their media libraries. In the future, it will allow users to find ZDF content in the…
22nd June 2021
Hong Kong: National security law takes its toll
With the deployment of the national security law, the standoff between independent journalism and Hong Kong authorities reaches boiling point.
22nd June 2021
PSM Weekly | 16 – 22 June 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
19th June 2021
Irish Media Commission considers alternative funding for public media
The Future of Media Commission is considering moving away from the licence fee model that funds RTÉ and replace it with alternative funding methods.
18th June 2021
INSIGHT | A year like no other at CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada's 2021 annual public meeting was held on 16 June. In this Insight report, we highlight some of the key takeaways.
18th June 2021
The challenges facing Nordic public media
Nordic countries might score highly in global press freedom rankings but there is no room for complacency when it comes to protecting public media.
16th June 2021
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 jobs without fear of attack and intimidation.
15th June 2021
PROJECT UPDATE | PMA partners with Asia Democracy Network for UNESCO – IPDC project
PMA partners with the Asia Democracy Network on the impacts of COVID-19 on media freedom, media viability and journalists’ safety in Southeast Asia project.
12th June 2021
Registration open for three-day conflict reporting workshop for journalists in South Asia
Registration is now open for our conflict reporting workshop for journalists and media stakeholders from South Asia.
15th June 2021
PSM Weekly | 9 – 15 June 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
11th June 2021
PSM regulation: How public media can keep themselves in check
Internal regulatory mechanisms can be found within public media in Germany, the United States, Brazil and Australia. But how do they work — and just how…
9th June 2021
PMA welcomes CBC/Radio-Canada’s sustainability strategy
New five-year plan aims to transform Canadian public broadcaster’s environmental footprint.
8th June 2021
PSM Weekly | 2 – 8 June 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
7th June 2021
Hong Kong: Crisis for RTHK’s independence
Sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system signal a slow death for democracy – and independent media.
4th June 2021
Pakistan: Clampdown on media freedom continues
PMA is deeply concerned by the pressure faced by independent and public interest media in Pakistan and condemns escalating threats journalist safety.
2nd June 2021
What does diversity and inclusion mean for the ABC?
Effective public media should be accountable to the breadth of society. For the Australian Broadcasting Corporation this means placing diversity, equity, and…
1st June 2021
Insight | New DRM project to help bridge educational gap
New project could extend reach of public broadcasters and their educational role, writes DRM's Ruxandra Obreja.
1st June 2021
Media Freedom Coalition Statement on the Arrest of Roman Protasevich
Statement: The Media Freedom Coalition issues statement on the arrest of Roman Protasevich by Belarusian authorities.
1st June 2021
PSM Weekly | 26 May – 1 June 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
29th May 2021
NBC: Industrial strike ends
After more than a month of industrial action, employees have returned to work following an agreement between the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation and the…
26th May 2021
Slovenia: Pressure builds for public media and press freedom
MFRR launches mission to Slovenia as public service media continues to face significant political and financial pressures.
25th May 2021
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 from the revelations in the Dyson Report about the BBC’s 1995 Panorama interview with…
25th May 2021
PSM Weekly | 19 – 25 May 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
21st May 2021
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 reveals the misconduct of a reporter and the BBC’s lack of transparency surrounding the…
20th May 2021
Focus On ABC: Budget, press freedom and new Board members
From legal battles and funding issues to the press freedom inquiry, explore our latest roundup about the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
18th May 2021
Update: Strike continues at Namibian public broadcaster
NBC employees continue strike over claims of poor working conditions while managers express concerns over the public broadcaster’s “untenable” financial…
18th May 2021
PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 May 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
14th May 2021
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 intimidate journalists at HRT are among several ongoing media freedom issues.
14th May 2021
Hope for public service media in Malawi
The Public Media Alliance welcomes George Kasakula as the new Director General of MBC and encourages him to implement much needed reforms.
13th May 2021
New talk show effectively transforms RTHK into a mouthpiece of the state
The Public Media Alliance condemns the use of Hong Kong’s public broadcaster as a government mouthpiece as it faces yet another challenge to its diminishing…
12th May 2021
Supporting local news in North America
News deserts have continued to grow, leaving a number of communities without access to local news outlets. But initiatives across North America are aiming to…
11th May 2021
PSM Weekly | 5 May – 11 May 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
10th May 2021
Public media, education and the digital divide during COVID-19
Public media organisations have stepped up to provide educational resources across the digital divide during the pandemic.
6th May 2021
The importance of independent media regulators
Media regulation has a role to play in protecting media freedom. But that protection requires a commitment to impartiality, independence, and transparency.
4th May 2021
PSM Weekly | 28 April – 4 May 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
3rd May 2021
Global Call Out: World Press Freedom Day 2021
“Information as a public good” might be the theme for this year’s WPFD, but around the world attacks on independent media mean that access to accurate and…
29th April 2021
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 freedom, media viability and journalist safety in Southeast Asia amid the COVID-19…
27th April 2021
PSM Weekly | 21 – 27 April 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
26th April 2021
Crisis facing independent journalism in Hong Kong escalates
Troubling times ahead for Hong Kong's independent media and public broadcaster as oppression of independent media continues to escalate.
23rd April 2021
Namibia: workers at public broadcaster go on strike
Employees at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) go on strike following the breakdown of talks between NBC management and the labour union over a…
20th April 2021
PSM Weekly | 14 – 20 April 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
19th April 2021
Lifting sanctions on Tanzania’s media: a limited turning point?
New administration takes limited steps to lift sanctions on Tanzanian media, leaving many outlets to continue adhering to oppressive laws and government…
16th April 2021
CPB Announces Distribution Plan for American Rescue Plan Act Funds
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announces distribution plan for the $175 million of emergency stabilisation funds for public media.
14th April 2021
SABC completes retrenchment process and transitions to new structure
SABC concluded its retrenchment process last month and started implementing its new structure.
13th April 2021
PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 April 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
9th April 2021
Das Tschechische Fernsehen (Česká Televize) in Gefahr
Die ‘Global Task Force for public media’ (GTF) ist tief besorgt über die jüngsten Entwicklungen in Tschechien, die die Unabhängigkeit des Tschechischen…
9th April 2021
The threat facing Czech TV (Česká Televize)
The Global Task Force for public media is gravely concerned by recent developments in the Czech Republic which risk undermining the independence of Czech TV…
9th April 2021
La menace qui pèse sur l’avenir du diffuseur public tchèque (Česká Televize)
Le Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics est grandement préoccupé par les récents développements en République tchèque qui risquent de miner…
9th April 2021
PMA condemns attempts to undermine the independence of Czech TV
The Public Media Alliance endorses statements by the Global Task Force for public media, EBU and MFRR against the politicisation of Czech public broadcaster.
8th April 2021
Hong Kong: Stifling of independent and public media continues
There are troubling times ahead for independent media in Hong Kong, with intensifying pressure from mainland China.
8th April 2021
Brazil: Privatisation of public media looms
Privatisation looms for Brazilian broadcaster EBC, which has been transformed into a state mouthpiece in recent years. How did it come to this?
6th April 2021
PSM Weekly | 31 March – 6 April 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
1st April 2021
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 new public media entity to replace RNZ and TVNZ.
1st April 2021
RTVE: Questions of independence remain despite new board
RTVE has installed a new board after being in limbo for more than three years. But questions remain about the Spanish broadcaster’s independence.
30th March 2021
PSM Weekly | 24 – 30 March 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
26th March 2021
Vaccine coverage: How – and why – public media should get it right
As countries around the world race to contain COVID-19, how should public media approach vaccine coverage?
26th March 2021
Welcoming New Neighbours: How public media works for refugees and asylum seekers
Watch our special event as part of Refugee Week, exploring how public broadcasters are covering the lives of refugees and asylum seekers as they make new homes…
24th March 2021
RTHK producer on trial amid wider concerns for public broadcaster
An RTHK producer has gone on trial for accessing car ownership details on official databases as part of a report on police misconduct. Her trial is yet another…
24th March 2021
Independence of Czech Television under threat
Changes to the public broadcaster’s supervisory body sparks concern about the future of its independence.
24th March 2021
Media Freedom Symposium and Survey
Join the PMA and AIB in exploring ways to improve and better cover media freedom issues around the world, and contribute to our joint survey.
23rd March 2021
PSM Weekly | 17 – 23 March 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
22nd March 2021
Best of PSM: Public media and refugees
Public media must be representative and accessible to all. But how do they work to welcome and help refugees and asylum seekers adapt to their new homes?
18th March 2021
Talking COVID at Radiodays Asia
Register now for this year's virtual Radiodays Asia conference and join us for our session "Talking COVID".
16th March 2021
PSM Weekly | 10 – 16 March 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
12th March 2021
House of Representatives passes $175m relief legislation for public media
$175 million in COVID-19 related assistance has been greenlit for the nearly 1,400 public radio and television stations across the US.
12th March 2021
UK Government launches national action plan to protect journalists
The UK Government has published its first national action plan outlining its approach to improving the safety of journalists in the UK.
9th March 2021
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 based in South Asia.
9th March 2021
PSM Weekly | 3 – 9 March 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
8th March 2021
Celebrating Grace Wyndham Goldie: an early pioneer of public broadcasting
On International Women’s Day it is important to remember pioneering women such as Grace Wyndham Goldie and celebrate some of the women that the fund has…
8th March 2021
International Women’s Day 2021: Public Media Leaders
This International Women's Day, we are highlighting videos, podcasts and blogs that represent the views of female public media leaders.
2nd March 2021
Insight | Radio’s Finest Hour
Anders Held, Co-founder of the world's largest radio and audio conference, Radiodays Europe, brings us his insight into what he believes has been "Radio’s…
2nd March 2021
PSM Weekly | 24 February – 2 March 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
26th February 2021
How are German public broadcasters responding to the rejection of the licence fee increase?
German public broadcasters have had to adjust financial plans and implement cost-cutting measures to make up for the shortfall in funding.
25th February 2021
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 Kong is deteriorating rapidly.
23rd February 2021
Pakistan: Geo and Jang Media Group’s office attacked by protesters
Protesters entered the office of Geo News and Jang Media Group on Sunday, vandalising property and attacking staff within the building.
23rd February 2021
PSM Weekly | 17 – 23 February 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
22nd February 2021
Poland: Advertising tax poses existential threats to independent media
A proposed tax on advertising revenue that could create long-lasting damage to media independence and pluralism in Poland is to be amended.
19th February 2021
Facebook restricts content from Australian news sites
Facebook has announced that it will restrict publishers and people in Australia from sharing or even viewing Australian and international news content.
16th February 2021
PSM Weekly | 10 – 16 February 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
15th February 2021
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 die Entscheidung der Regierung der Volksrepublik China, den Empfang von ‚BBC World News‘…
13th February 2021
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 decision of the government of the People's Republic of China to ban BBC World News from…
13th February 2021
World Radio Day 2021
Evolution. Innovation. Connection: UNESCO could not have chosen more apt themes to celebrate the 10th edition of World Radio Day.
12th February 2021
PMA Statement: China’s ban on BBC broadcasts is cause for deep concern
The Public Media Alliance is deeply concerned by China’s recent actions regarding the BBC and the impact this has on media freedom within the region.
12th February 2021
BBC News announces restructure of its board
The BBC News Board will be restructured to deliver more value for audiences and better reflect the way BBC News will work in future.
12th February 2021
RTHK suspends BBC live relay following mainland ban
Hong Kong's public broadcaster discontinues BBC World Service live relay following Chinese regulator's ban of BBC World News broadcasts.
13th February 2021
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 préoccupé par la décision du gouvernement de la République populaire de Chine d’interdire la…
12th February 2021
Public hearings into CBC/Radio-Canada’s licence renewal process complete
At the forefront of the public broadcaster’s licence proposals are an emphasis on its audio-visual digital services and an “audience-first” regulatory…
9th February 2021
PSM Weekly | 3 – 9 February 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
9th February 2021
World Radio Day 2021
Radio continues to play a pivotal role in society wherever you live. We invite all PMA members to tell us about their innovations for this year's World Radio…
8th February 2021
Proposed licence fee amendments for public broadcasters in Japan and South Korea
Contrasting proposals made for the licence fees of two of the largest public broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific.
2nd February 2021
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 from UNESCO’s IPDC with the announcement of two new PMA projects.
2nd February 2021
PSM Weekly | 27 January- 2 February 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
2nd February 2021
Project: Improving conflict sensitive reporting and journalist safety in South Asia
Introducing our latest project, “Code of Ethics to Improve Conflict Sensitive Reporting and Safety of Journalists in South Asia”.
29th January 2021
ABC and Australia’s local news crisis
With declining revenues and closures taking its toll on local news services, the ABC is playing its part in maintaining coverage despite its own financial…
29th January 2021
Spain: RTVE management issues remain unresolved amid financial concerns
Three years after Congress approved a reform to allow the election of the president and board members of Corporación de Radio y Televisión Española (RTVE), the…
27th January 2021
Pakistan: Serious concerns for journalist safety and editorial independence
Attacks on journalists and threats to editorial independence continue to endanger media freedom in Pakistan.
26th January 2021
PSM Weekly | 20 – 26 January 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
21st January 2021
Content for PMA members: Hidden threats in your takeout
We are pleased to once again partner with Orb Media to provide PMA members with high-quality, adaptable content about sustainability issues worldwide.
21st January 2021
Hopes for editorial independence restored as USAGM CEO resigns
Hopes for editorial independence restored as USAGM CEO resigns. This follows serious concerns about politicisation and editorial interference during his…
20th January 2021
SABC employees go on strike as retrenchment process resumes
Labour unions begin strike action and organise a possible blackout as South Africa’s public broadcaster continues to implement its Section 189 process.
20th January 2021
‘Citizens’ ombudsman’ pushes back against the ruin of Brazilian public media
PMA welcomes the creation of Ouvidoria Cidadã as a positive step towards more accountable and independent public media in Brazil.
19th January 2021
PSM Weekly | 13 – 19 January 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
18th January 2021
Focus on PSM | Hong Kong
The situation facing independent and public media in Hong Kong went from bad to worse in 2020 with the imposition of a new National Security Law.
14th January 2021
Serious concerns for transparency and journalist safety during Uganda’s general election
Uganda’s general election takes place amid significant threats to independent media.
11th January 2021
Die zunehmende Bedrohung für die Sicherheit von Journalisten und Journalistinnen
In den vergangenen Jahren haben die Bedrohungen und Einschüchterungen von Journalistinnen und Journalisten an Ausmaß und Intensität zugenommen. Besonders für…
11th January 2021
The increasing threats to journalists’ safety
In this commentary article published in the Toronto Star, Catherine Tait, CBC/Radio-Canada President and CEO, writes in her capacity as Chair of the Global…
12th January 2021
PSM Weekly | 6 – 12 January 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
12th January 2021
Public media in 2021: The cornerstone of sustainable media
Strong and independent public media are more important than ever, as the past year has shown.
8th January 2021
Poland: Media independence and pluralism under threat from state-backed companies
Growth in ownership by state-backed companies reignites concerns that government is tightening its control over the country’s media.
8th January 2021
Licence fee increase for German public broadcasters rejected
Plans to increase the licence fee for German public broadcasters, ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio have been cancelled, despite financial pressures.
7th January 2021
Public media and diversity: Workplace gender equality
Gender is often at the forefront of discussions about workplace diversity, and public media can play a critical role in inspiring change.
6th January 2021
BBC to ramp up education offer during latest UK lockdown
In the wake of a third national lockdown, the BBC has announced its “biggest education offer in its history”.
13th January 2021
La sécurité des journalistes est en jeu
Ces dernières années, les journalistes font l’objet de manœuvres d’intimidation et de harcèlement en ligne dont le nombre et la gravité ne cessent d’augmenter.…
5th January 2021
PSM Weekly | 30 December – 5 January 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
22nd December 2020
PSM Weekly | 16 – 22 December 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
17th December 2020
Why Public Media Matters: WPFC 2020
Catch up with our session ‘Why Public Media Matters’ from this year's virtual World Press Freedom Conference.
15th December 2020
PSM Weekly | 9 – 15 December 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
15th December 2020
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 more financially stable, relevant and reach all audiences, Ofcom must ensure that, first…
8th December 2020
PSM Weekly | 2 – 8 December 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
7th December 2020
Global Security Bill sparks fears for press freedom in France
French government says it plans to rewrite controversial clause in new Global Security Bill amid serious concerns about its impact on press freedom and the…
1st December 2020
PSM Weekly | 25 November – 1 December 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
30th November 2020
Focus on PSM: Yle
From new language services to the challenges of a proposal to limit Finland's public broadcasting Act, catch up with recent news about Finnish public…
30th November 2020
Podcasts and public media: children’s content
In this edition of our podcast series, we explore the growth in public media podcasts for children and their role during the COVID-19 pandemic.
24th November 2020
Insight | Impartial media is necessary to avoid parallel realities
Swedish Radio CEO, Cilla Benkö, and Programme Director, Björn Löfdahl, write about the importance of impartial media in light of the polarised debate we have…
24th November 2020
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 the UK and what impact this might have on the country's public broadcasters
24th November 2020
PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 November 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
20th November 2020
Insight | Yes, the world needs more Canada
Globalization. Nationalism and populism. Disinformation and mistrust of institutions. Online hate. In a noisy, chaotic world brimming with content, your…
17th November 2020
We’re in it together
COVID-19 has been described as an "extinction-level crisis" for some media organisations, with serious implications for media pluralism. But there is hope, as…
17th November 2020
PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 November 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
16th November 2020
Global Conference for Media Freedom 2020: CSOs call on States for concrete actions
On November 16, the Advisory Network to the Media Freedom Coalition, a group of 17 national, regional and international organisations, delivered a statement at…
13th November 2020
SABC to implement retrenchment process
South Africa’s public broadcaster confirms that it will follow through with restructuring plans that will result in 400 job losses, and asks the public to…
10th November 2020
New Advisory Panel appointed to shape the future of PSB in the UK
PMA has significant concerns about a new panel to "help shape" the future of public service broadcasting in the UK.
11th November 2020
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 global reckoning with anti-Black racism.
10th November 2020
PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 November 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
10th November 2020
Podcasts and public media: Local news
Public radio has a long history of creating content that meets the changing needs of society while informing, educating, and entertaining listeners. But how is…
20th October 2020
World Press Freedom Conference 2020
Join us at the digital edition of this year’s WPFC conference where we will be hosting a session called Why Public Media Matters.
6th November 2020
Hong Kong: RTHK faces escalating pressures
In the past year, RTHK has been subject to official warnings, tightening restrictions, and “political persecution”. The arrest of a producer earlier this week…
3rd November 2020
PSM Weekly | 28 October – 3 November 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
29th October 2020
The Netherlands: Concerns for physical safety of NOS journalists
Logos removed from vans and equipment as Dutch public media journalists face increased threats to their physical safety.
28th October 2020
USAGM CEO removes “firewall” protecting editorial independence
CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) announces that he will remove the “firewall” regulation designed to protect the editorial independence of…
27th October 2020
BBC DG Tim Davie joins the Global Task Force for public media
Catherine Tait, Chair of the Global Task Force for public media, is pleased to announce that BBC Director-General Tim Davie is joining the Global Task Force…
27th October 2020
PSM Weekly | 21 – 27 October 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
27th October 2020
“Celebrating the Pacific Spirit”
A warm welcome to the Pacific Media Network as it becomes the latest member of the Public Media Alliance.
27th October 2020
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 mondial pour les médias publics, est heureuse d’annoncer que le directeur général de la BBC,…
26th October 2020
Tanzania: Restrictions on independent media compromise democratic process
How are draconian restrictions on independent media and freedom of expression compromising the democratic process ahead of the Tanzanian election?
25th October 2020
New rule could drastically limit the visas of foreign journalists in the US
The Public Media Alliance calls upon the US government not to implement a proposed rule that seeks to limit the time foreign journalists are eligible to remain…
22nd October 2020
Editorial: Truth and Power
GEO's Editor-in-Chief, Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman, remains in jail as the crackdown on press freedom in Pakistan continues.
21st October 2020
Focus on PSM | Argentina
Amid challenges, Radio y Televisión Argentina takes steps to improve diversity and representation.
20th October 2020
PSM Weekly | 14 – 20 October 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
16th October 2020
ABC statement on Dan Oakes
It is with huge relief that ABC journalist Dan Oakes will not face any prosecution for his work on investigative reports the Afghan Files.
16th October 2020
Funding pressures for Swiss public media
The latest on SRG SSR, including its role in society, funding developments and cost-cutting measures since the 2018 "No Billag" referendum.
13th October 2020
Australia: Public media funding and press freedom challenges continue
Australia’s public broadcasters respond to budget allocations amid ongoing funding pressures and broader threats to press freedom.
13th October 2020
PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 October 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
9th October 2020
Threats to media pluralism growing globally
Media pluralism is necessary for democracy to function effectively. But clampdowns and suspensions, repressive laws and the expulsion of foreign media have…
8th October 2020
Podcast Day: Special rate for PMA members
Public Media Alliance members can receive discounted tickets to this year's virtual Podcast Day conference.
7th October 2020
CBC/Radio-Canada launches initiatives to support diversity, local journalism
Public media must be responsive. This week, CBC/Radio-Canada responded to public needs and concerns with two initiatives: the HireBIPOC project and the Local…
6th October 2020
The erosion of media freedom in Hungary continues
This time, the country’s last independent radio station faces possible disappearance due to the non-renewal of its licence by the Hungarian Media Council.
5th October 2020
Aunty’s Future Is In Your Hands
ABC’s role is more important than ever. Yet it cannot be expected to do more with less, writes Grace McCallum, ahead of the latest federal budget.
8th June 2020
Staying Safe: Tools and resources for reporting on protests
Updated Amid the challenges of reporting protests during a global pandemic, there has been a spike in the number of attacks on journalists and media workers by…