PSM Weekly | 14-20 May 2025
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Why a reform of France’s public broadcasting is essential
The PSM reform has been postponed. Can France do without it when these institutions are in competition with platforms and social media?
Public media in Europe: Cooperate to survive
As European PSM undergo transformation, RTBF's spokesperson Axelle Pollet looks explores how they can navigate this pivotal time together.
Why data journalism matters for disaster risk reduction and response
In this report, we explore how public media use data journalism to turn complex information into life-saving guidance during disasters.
Public media and politics: debates over coverage, platforms and funding | The PMA Briefing
Controversy surrounds political representation on public broadcasters in Europe while attacks on PSM escalate in the US.
PSM Weekly | 7-13 May 2025
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
BBC research reveals global influence and status as top UK cultural export
Recent global audience research from UK public broadcaster BBC has revealed its unmatched international impact.
PMA submission in support of Switzerland’s international public media
In April, PMA responded to the Swiss Federal Council's draft proposal to waive contributions to SRG SSR's international services.
“Data is about humans more than the numbers”: HEI-DA founder on bringing data journalism to the Caribbean with PMA
HEI-DA’s Marianne Bouchart on mentoring Caribbean journalists, tackling data fears, and why human stories should drive disaster reporting.
World Press Freedom Day | The PMA Briefing
On World Press Freedom Day - attacks on press freedom, journalism faces pressure from AI and entrenched threats such as state capture.