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.
Emergency broadcasts, and governance & funding reforms | The PMA Briefing
The BBC launches an emergency broadcasting service in Iran, while governance changes for broadcasters in Zambia, Lithuania and Lebanon.
A renewed international focus; concern over political interference | The PMA Briefing
NHK’s new president vows a stronger global role, meanwhile, Bangladeshi civil society flags pre‑election media reforms.
Financial crisis, clarity on reforms, and strikes called off | The PMA Briefing
BHRT is mired in a financial hole; from 11 to four for Dutch public media; and Gabon’s state media workers have called off a strike.
Lay offs, shut downs & appointments | The PMA Briefing
RTM and Bernama join Malaysia’s Media Council, RTSH faces closure while STVR cuts staff and Taiwan sets board term limits.
Legal filings, a public media levy, and must-carry obligations | The PMA Briefing
Filings from the BBC seek to have the Florida court dismiss Trump’s legal action while funding is discussed in Ghana and Ireland.
Standoffs, closures, and reforms | The PMA Briefing
CPB votes to dissolve; RTS unions in dispute with management; Major restructure for Czech TV; LRT’s funding freeze challenged
Inquiries, consultations & hearings into PSM | The PMA Briefing
Consultation on the BBC's future opens, the EC accuses Hungary of noncompliance with EMFA, and more Indigenous language content in Peru.
Lawsuits, austerity, and competing with big tech | The PMA Briefing
Colombian public media face a lawsuit; austerity measures hit media in Austria and Bolivia; Australian efforts to make big tech pay for news continue.
Hearings, reforms, and a crackdown on non-payments | The PMA Briefing
Figures at the centre of the recent BBC crisis face committee hearing; and reforms on the table for Argentine and Swiss public media.