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Digital radio

Discovering local music through public radio

At a time when it’s harder than ever to discover new local music, public radio stations across the United States and beyond continue to play a key role in bolstering local music economies.


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Calls to “expedite” SABC board appointments following delays

The new board of South Africa’s public broadcaster has still not been appointed, while financial woes persist.


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Cilla Benkö: This is how public service media is strengthened

With a new government in place, Swedish Radio's DG, Cilla Benkö, points to the important parts for the upcoming public service investigation.


Recent News


PSM Weekly | 6-12 June

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

Trump’s push to defund and defunct the CPB

Trump’s proposed 2019 budget cuts would drastically impact rural public media outlets, threatening their knowledge of foreign and domestic politics

New Partner | Teledetodos

We are very pleased to welcome the Spanish research and advocacy group, Teledetodos, as our newest partner.

In defence of the public editor

In the wake of ESPN and others dumping their internal ombudsmen, Chris Elliott argues that ombudsmen can play a vital role in building trust with audiences and therefore securing the future of…

PSM Weekly | 30 May – 5 June

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

European PSBs make moves to compete with streaming services

New collaborations emerge as public broadcasters face up to challenge posed by online and OTT TV competitors.

Change ahead for PSBs in Australia and New Zealand

Budget announcements mark significant challenges for ABC while RNZ welcomes boost.

PSM Weekly | 23-29 May

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

PSM Weekly | 16-22 May

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

Former PMA President denied opportunity to speak in India

India is a country where freedom of speech has long been valued. But support for media freedom has to be in our actions, not just our words. Sadly, it seems that media freedom in India is changing.

PSM Weekly | 9-15 May

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