Hope for public media funding? | The PMA Briefing
VRT gets a €20 million boost, US Congress approves funding, and is the long-ailing SABC about to turn a corner towards profitability?
Clampdowns, agreements and new hope | The PMA Briefing
Czech Republic sees boost in PSM's licence fee funding, Malaysia forms a new Media Council, and research reveals media pressure points in the Pacific.
Public broadcasters apologise for editorial failings | The PMA Briefing
Both the BBC and DR own up to failings, as documentaries that are then mired in controversy, and taken off their OTT platforms.
Conflicting ideas for public media | The PMA Briefing
From Canada to Czech Republic, France and Zimbabwe, the future of public broadcasting is in the middle of political debates.
How to make news sustainable | The PMA Briefing
Concerns arise as Australia's gov't new method for big tech to pay for news is delayed. In NZ, gov't weighs up a strategy to help local media
Restructures & reforms take hold | The PMA Briefing
Argentina’s gov't maintains oversight over public media. Tanzania's TBC passed a legislative mandate while elsewhere, funding is debated.
Funding cuts, and the threat of funding cuts | The PMA Briefing
While the BBC has announced new cuts at the World Service, the threat of cuts is looming over CBC/Radio-Canada and PBS/NPR.
Reform and transformation plans at several broadcasters | The PMA Briefing
Governments in both Bangladesh and Kenya have announced plans to reform media organisations, while France is pushing ahead with reforms.
Public media in the eye of the politicians | The PMA Briefing
Politicians have weighed in on funding and ownership for KBS, NRK, SABC, and PTS, while Serbia's RTS has been the subject of demonstrations.
Funding reforms enacted, pondered, and needed | The PMA Briefing
UK Gov't is mulling the future of the licence fee; while in Japan a new cohort of citizens now have to pay the NHK licence fee.