Featured Reports
5th December 2023
Funding cuts, freezes and reviews faced by many public broadcasters
Viable and sustainable funding for public media is increasingly at risk around the world, posing a threat to trusted news and information.
5th December 2023
CBC/Radio-Canada announces programming and job cuts
CBC/Radio-Canada revealed its intention to reduce its workforce by 10% and cut programmes as part of its strategy to address a budget shortfall.
1st December 2023
“Everything is changing”: Gary Allen on RJRGLEANER’s future
In a final interview before he steps down from his role as CEO. Gary Allen talks to PMA about the challenges currently facing RJRGLEANER.
Recent News
24th January 2023
PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 January 2023
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
24th January 2023
SABC indigenous language news channel to be launched
SABC plans to improve news provision with the launch of a 24-hour news channel in all of South Africa's indigenous languages.
19th January 2023
BBC Chairman on the role of the World Service
BBC Chairman examines the continuing role of the BBC World Service in providing impartial and trustworthy news to global audiences.
19th January 2023
Canada: Trust, Democracy and the Public Broadcaster
CBC/Radio-Canada's President reflects on how they strive to retain through three factors: ability, affinity and authenticity.
18th January 2023
Maria Ressa & Rappler acquitted of four charges
The Court of Tax Appeals has acquitted Maria Ressa and Rappler of four charges of tax evasion, although three charges are still pending.
17th January 2023
PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 January 2023
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
17th January 2023
PBS announces slate of climate programming
The US' public broadcaster, PBS, has announced a host of climate and environmental programming for the year ahead.
13th January 2023
Israel: Kan threatened with privatisation
The new Communications Minister has said there is “no place” for public broadcasting in Israel, as he threatens Kan with privatisation.
13th January 2023
SABC licence fee to be scrapped
The South African government is moving ahead with plans to scrap the TV licence fee which funds SABC and replace it with a household levy.
12th January 2023
Going all digital? BBC, France Télévisions consider online-only futures
The BBC is eyeing an online-only future that will see the end of its traditional radio and television broadcasts over the next decade.
10th January 2023
PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 January 2023
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.