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
Energy crisis, funding uncertainty & bias accusations | The PMA Briefing
Thai PBS launches an energy saving campaign; SABC’s funding woes likely to carry on for some years; CBC/Radio-Canada’s president rejects bias accusations.
Cuts, threats of sanctions and donations | The PMA Briefing
Media freedom concerns grow in Nigeria as threats to RTV SLO’s licence fee emerge. BBC plans 10% job cuts, and NPR secures a record donation.
Overhauls, digital rollout & parliamentary inquiries | The PMA Briefing
Hungarian broadcaster’s news division to be paused, Tunisia's president criticises broadcaster, and controversial inquiry launched into RTVE.
Legal claims, transparency boards & funding restructures | The PMA Briefing
VOA journalists sue the White House again, ORF launches transparency board, and funding uncertainty for public media in Poland and Czechia.
Strikes, strategic goals & a decisive election | The PMA Briefing
ABC journalists go on strike; Swedish Radio sets new goals; public media are in the firing line in Hungary and Argentina.
Controversial laws, accusations of bias, and navigating the digital era | The PMA Briefing
Control over KAN funding back on the agenda, LRT reform bill passes, and RTVC faces accusations of pro-gov't bias.
Charter submissions, channel closures, referendum rejection | The PMA Briefing
The BBC outlines its position on the Charter Review, Switzerland rejects defunding SRG, and ZDF & ARD announce channel closure.
New wave of cuts, axing and pushback | The PMA Briefing
• Germany: DW becomes latest international broadcaster to face cuts
• South Korea: Debate over KBS board
• Ireland: New management plan rejected by RTÉ staff
• Argentina: Government looks to further shrink public media
• South Africa: SABC streaming continues impressive run
Unexpected funding, strikes and cancelled mergers | The PMA Briefing
New bill allocates USAGM $650 million, while public media workers at Rai Sports and Radio Educación threaten to strike.