25th April 2024
Slovak government pushes ahead with move to replace RTVS, dealing fresh blow to media freedom
The plans fuel media capture concerns and present a real threat to independent public service media and media freedom in Slovakia.
25th April 2024
ABC journalist’s troubles in India spotlight erosion of media freedoms
ABC journalist leaves India after saying she was effectively pushed out over visa issues. The case highlights the erosion of media freedom in India as it heads into election
19th April 2024
EMFA comes at a critical time for public media
The European Media Freedom Act - designed to better protect journalists and media - is certainly a significant step in the right direction, and it comes at a crucial time.
18th April 2024
Mental health for media professionals must be prioritised
Our recent workshop discussion, held at this year’s Radiodays Europe, found an urgent need for workplace mental health and wellbeing policies for media professionals.
4th April 2024
Crumbling advertising market piles on the pressure
A crumbling advertising market has added to uncertainty for many media, with dwindling revenue and increased competition from tech giants.
7th March 2024
Australia & NZ confront big tech as media crisis grows
Both Australia and New Zealand are looking to take action against tech platforms to make them pay news providers for their content.
7th March 2024
Fears for future of public media in Argentina after Télam shuttered
Journalists and press unions went a strike on 5 March in protest against the decision to close down the national news agency, Télam.
8th February 2024
Public service media and its obligations to Indigenous Peoples
In a new episode of Media Uncovered we explore how public media do and should represent, reflect, and serve Indigenous Peoples.
8th February 2024
Pivot to digital amid job losses
The UK’s Channel 4 and Swedish Radio have both announced job cuts while also stressing that digital investment is its most urgent priority.
1st February 2024
Sri Lanka passes controversial law to regulate online content
Sri Lankan lawmakers have passed a bill to regulate online content that media freedom activists fear is an attempt to muzzle free speech.