SABC HQ South Africa

South Africa: SABC journalists attacked

The South Africa National Editors’ Forum said there has been an increase in the number of attacks and threats to…

Fiji government buildings.

“Another good sign” for media in Fiji

A Pacific media academic ascertains the state of affairs for media freedom in the country, after a new government…

Grayscale press conference

PSM Weekly | 22 – 28 March 2023

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

Der Schwarm promotion image.

ARD and ZDF launch a joint streaming network

The shared network, due to launch in a few weeks, will bring together the streaming libraries of both Germany’s public…

public service media (PSM) Values

Understanding public service media

As debates on the future of public service media intensify, it’s essential for us all to reflect on their core values…

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PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 March 2023

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

Digital journalism project: Meet our partner and facilitators!

Meet our partner and facilitators for our upcoming Digital & Investigative Journalism project, being held in Namibia.

SVT SR

Sweden: Public service investigation directives unveiled

The investigation will focus on education, preparedness, the wider media ecosystem, and transparency, the government of…

Nigeria Election: Threats, sanctions, and disinformation

In the run up to the 2023 presidential election, journalists in Nigeria had already started to highlight safety…

Pakistan regulator

Pakistan: Regulator exerting greater control

There has been an alarming spate of attacks on media freedom and freedom of expression driven by the country’s…

public media

PSM Weekly | 8 – 14 March 2023

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

NOS

NOS experiments with translation software

NOS has trialled a new translation programme to make their information more accessible and reliable for Turkish and…

ZDF’s “The Swarm” demonstrates innovation and value

ZDF’s The Swarm has amassed more than 18 million views online to become ZDFmediathek’s best streaming start.

Photo of the volcano taken from sea level

Independent and free media saves lives

In the aftermath of major crises, independent public interest media is critical to ensure effective coverage of…

Reporters writing in notepads

PSM Weekly | 1 – 7 March 2023

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

Nighttime aerial view of KBS' office

Global Task Force for public media congratulates South Korea’s KBS on its 50th anniversary

KBS has been shaped by a complex history that includes the Korean War, democratization, and rapid economic development.

The KBS logo on the side of its HQ building.

Le Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics souligne les 50 ans du diffuseur sud-coréen KBS

KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) a connu une évolution complexe marquée par la guerre de Corée, la démocratisation et…

NPR HQ Washington DC

US: Concern over political interference at West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Years-long political pressures on West Virginia Public Broadcasting have emphasised the struggles of US public media.