Featured Reports
5th July 2022
PSM Weekly | 29 June – 5 July 2022
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
5th July 2022
RFI Afrique: Using WhatsApp to disseminate news across the continent
RFI Afrique’s innovative use of WhatsApp has been found to reach audiences across the continent, push back against disinformation, and combat accessibility challenges in Africa.
4th July 2022
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.
Recent News
5th July 2016
Media professionals answer back to SABC censorship
South African public service broadcasting is experiencing deep unrest following a series of measures which are limiting the production of and access to news in the country.
5th July 2016
Maldives government forces critical news website to close
The Public Media Alliance is deeply concerned about freedom of the press and media independence in the Maldives after a sustained period of government pressure upon critical news outlets.
4th July 2016
Future for Public Service Television [UK] report published
After an eight-month inquiry, the Future for Public Television report has been released. Its conclusions consist of suggestions for the future of public and free-to-air television in the UK.
4th July 2016
The week in public service media
Our weekly round-up of public service media news stories from around the world.
1st July 2016
Verification Handbook
Featured Publication A definitive guide to verifying digital content for emergency coverage
30th June 2016
UN experts express concern as Brazilian government interferes with public TV
Two UN experts on freedom of expression have commented on the recent Brazilian government agenda in regards to public media.
30th June 2016
Pakistan and China strike new broadcast deal
Pakistan has granted permission for China’s state broadcaster CCTV and documentary channel CCTV-9 to be transmitted in the country.
30th June 2016
Media Groups in the Philippines seek better relationship between media and the president
Media groups wrote an editorial commenting on the relationship between the Philippines’ president Rodrigo Duterte and the state media, calling for better reporting, pay and protection for…
30th June 2016
South African PSB won't show negative stories about its president
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will now avoid covering negative news about its president on a plea for “respect”.
29th June 2016
Croatia must ensure public broadcaster's independence
IPI Press Release: Public broadcasting independence, defamation laws and the safety of journalists in Croatia are chief concerns for press freedom organisations
28th June 2016
Agreement leads to first Public TV Network in Latin America
National broadcasters from across Latin America sign new transnational agreement for joint work and an exchange of programming.