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RNZ CEO: new public media entity is “a bold and unique step”

The CEO of Radio New Zealand explains how the new public media entity presents an outstanding opportunity for public service media.


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ABC celebrates 90 years

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is marking its 90th anniversary. What’s it doing to celebrate? And what does the future have in store?


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PMA joins call for Czech EU presidency to champion media freedom

The Public Media Alliance signs letter to the Czech Prime Minister alongside 17 other media freedom and journalist organisations, on the day before he assumes the EU Presidency. 


Recent News


Court order stops SABC from enforcing censorship decision

A court bid by The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) against the SABC succeeds in what has been a tumultuous and highly controversial period for South Africa’s public broadcaster.

Radio still paves the way for music discovery in Canada

Despite the rise of online streaming music platforms, a survey suggests radio is still the predominant media for finding new music in Canada.

Digitisation of media is shifting TV habits in UK

A new research by Ofcom indicates that time spent watching TV is declining, especially among young people, but public service broadcasting still remains satisfying for most people.

Community media expands in Ecuador

Community media will soon be growing in Ecuador, as the sector will receive one third of radio and television licenses by 2017.

What does Pacific media need to grow? Journalists respond

Media professionals keep on discussing the role and challenges of media across the Pacific region, at the World Journalism Education Congress in New Zealand.

PSM Weekly

Our weekly round-up of public service media news stories from around the world. 11-17 July.

Media outlets face further restrictions in Thailand

Thai media face further restrictions as Prime Minister gives sweeping powers to broadcast and press regulators.

Pacific media at the centre of conference

Pacific media will be one of the key issue to discuss at the World Journalism Education Congress in New Zealand.

New rise of community media in Brazil

While the mainstream media devotes attention to the upcoming Olympics and the often unflattering portraits of favelas, community media in Brazil is rising to provide an alternative story.

SABC to face court to stop censorship measures

The South African broadcaster continues to be in turmoil, as protests continue and court bid begins to prevent further censorship measures.

The week in public service media

Our weekly round-up of public service media news stories from around the world.