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.
PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 January 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
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.
Pakistan: Journalists face Contempt of Court charges
Journalists face contempt charges for publishing a report revealing corruption, yet another attempt to suppress independent media.
‘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 predicament.
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?
PSM Weekly | 5 – 11 January 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
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.
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.
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.