We’re in it together
COVID-19 has been described as an "extinction-level crisis" for some media organisations, with serious implications for media pluralism. But there is hope, as initiatives in the US, Australia and Canada show.
PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 November 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Global Conference for Media Freedom 2020: CSOs call on States for concrete actions
On November 16, the Advisory Network to the Media Freedom Coalition, a group of 17 national, regional and international organisations, delivered a statement at the ministerial meeting of the 2020 Global Conference for Media Freedom
SABC to implement retrenchment process
South Africa’s public broadcaster confirms that it will follow through with restructuring plans that will result in 400 job losses, and asks the public to contribute to the TV licence debate.
New Advisory Panel appointed to shape the future of PSB in the UK
PMA has significant concerns about a new panel to "help shape" the future of public service broadcasting in the UK.
Insight | What CBC’s newsrooms are doing to deliver on pledge to improve diversity, inclusivity
Half a year has passed since killing of George Floyd in U.S. set off global reckoning with anti-Black racism.
PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 November 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Podcasts and public media: Local news
Public radio has a long history of creating content that meets the changing needs of society while informing, educating, and entertaining listeners. But how is it adapting to provide public service podcasting?
World Press Freedom Conference 2020
Join us at the digital edition of this year’s WPFC conference where we will be hosting a session called Why Public Media Matters.
Hong Kong: RTHK faces escalating pressures
In the past year, RTHK has been subject to official warnings, tightening restrictions, and “political persecution”. The arrest of a producer earlier this week is just the latest in a string of mounting pressures.