Featured Reports


Women gender camera

PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 September 2022

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


CPB

CPB expands funding for innovative Urban Alternative format

CPB is expanding its funding of Urban Alternative radio and opened applications for other public radio stations to launch the format.


Swedish elections

Swedish Radio covers 310 local elections across the country

With Swedish elections taking place on 11 September, how will public broadcaster Swedish Radio cover them at a local level?


Recent News


Call for Papers: Journal of Applied Journalism and Media Studies

The Journal of Applied Journalism and Media Studies are looking for submissions for a special issue on cross-border journalism.

Call for Papers: The Future of Media Content: Interventions and Industries in the Internet Era

2017 Joint Workshop of the “Communication Law and Policy” and “Media Industries and Cultural Production” Sections of the European Communications Research and Education Association

BBC ends shortwave transmission in Thailand

Unable to reach agreement with the Thai government, the BBC World Service has not renewed its operating permit after 20 years of operations in the country.

PSM Weekly | 8-14 March

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

Nigeria ’s broadcasting commission clamps down on licence fees

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to broadcasters with outstanding licence fees, threatening them with sanctions and shutdown if they do not comply.

PSM Weekly | 1-7 March

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

UNESCO Press Release: Launch of new ‘Women Make the News – Thailand’ Database

UNESCO initiative to improve gender equality in Thai media opens with special event ahead of International Women’s Day.

The Best of PSM | Virtual Reality

As the popularity of virtual reality soars, what are public service broadcasters doing to keep pace and produce content for this emerging medium?

PSM Weekly | 21-28 February

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

Zambian government to award 60% share in ZNBC to China’s TopStar

Zambia’s government refuses to back down on a decision to award 60% share in the national broadcaster, despite a public outcry and rebukes from the opposition.

New BBC TV channel announced for Scotland

The Director General of the BBC, Tony Hall, has today announced a new channel and funding increase for BBC Scotland.