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PSM Weekly | 20 – 27 May 2026

PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

From idea to commitment: How SR built a strategy for Indigenous and minority audiences

Born out of international Indigenous collaboration and through inclusive leadership and staff involvement, Sveriges Radio’s new minority strategy marks a historic step for public media in Sweden.

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ABC commissioned productions deliver $772m to the Australian economy

ABC productions deliver $772m to the Australian economy and reaches audiences at scale, a new Deloitte report finds.

Antenna

PSM Weekly | 13 – 19 May 2026

PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

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Funding boost, layoffs and crisis | The PMA Briefing

SABC gets temporary relief, the BBC faces cuts and strikes, France Télévisions resists proposed changes, and SRTB sees mass layoffs.

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Boycotts, blocks & closures | The PMA Briefing

Eurovision is set for its biggest challenge as five broadcasters boycott the event, while closure looms for Bangladesh’s BTV and the NZ regulator.

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PSM Weekly | 5 – 12 May 2026

PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

RNZ

New Zealand: PMA alarmed by Deputy PM commentary on RNZ leadership

Comments from deputy prime minister and RNZ shareholding minister, David Seymour, raise concern ahead of election.

France: Controversial report recommends drastic PSM reforms

The report from the inquiry on the French PSM suggests implementing €1 billion worth of cuts for the French public media sector.  

National inquiries, using AI & a new tax on digital platforms | The PMA Briefing

After France’s inquiry report, RTVE seeks regulator scrutiny. Australia pushes Big Tech to pay for news and ZNBC urges fair election coverage