New programmes, initiatives, hubs & pledges | The PMA Briefing
Public media highlight and launch new fact-checking initiatives, and Australian and Canadian politicians make new pledges for PSM.
PSM Weekly | 9-15 April 2025
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
RNZ celebrates 100 years – where to now?
As New Zealand's public service broadcaster celebrates 100 years, RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson looks to the future, announcing eight new scholarships.
Swissinfo director on their potential defunding
As political stranglehold on international public media slowly closes, their very existence is being called into question in some countries.
BBC WS director on competition in the international media market
BBC News’ Global Director on why the UK government should fully fund the World Service and filling the gap left by USAGM.
Workshop: Digital Security Best Practices for Caribbean Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists, in partnership with the CBU and PMA, is offering an online workshop on digital security best practices.
How public media are covering elections in 2025
With federal elections around the corner, CBC/Radio-Canada, SBS and ABC unveiled their plans to cover these pivotal times for society.
Adapting Public Service Media for the Age of Platforms
A policy brief on adapting public media platforms, through balancing legacy, technology and audience needs for the future development.
End of federal funds would break fabric of public national network, says NPR’s CEO
NPR President & CEO Katherine Maher cautions that federal funding cuts could dismantle the infrastructure of US public radio and broadcasting.
How Western Balkans public media empowered youth to tell fake from fact
Western Balkans public media collaborated with content creators collaborate, to address mis- and disinformation, and engage young audiences.