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Staff highlights of 2023

It’s been another busy year for both public media worldwide, and for PMA staff. Here’s our top highlights from 2023.


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PMA in 2023: A year in review

Ahead of the new year, the CEO of the Public Media Alliance reflects upon a busy 2023 for PMA, with a busy year ahead looming.


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Swedish public media feeling financial and political pressures

SR and SVT have announced important changes following new savings plans, while political scrutiny of public media rises.


Recent News


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. 

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. 

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.

PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 January 2023

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

PBS announces slate of climate programming

The US' public broadcaster, PBS, has announced a host of climate and environmental programming for the year ahead.

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.

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.

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.

PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 January 2023

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

Brazil: Journalists attacked during riots

PMA condemns the attacks on journalists as democratic institutions were stormed in Brazil's capital by pro-Bolsonaro supporters.

New look Thai PBS website: “Digital First”

Thailand's public broadcaster looks to adapt its offerings to be more digitally-focused while continuing to promote its public service remit.