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Hugh Marks appointed managing director of the ABC

Australian media executive Hugh Marks has been appointed to take over as managing director of the ABC, the national public broadcaster.


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Germany: Reforms adopted but funding frozen

A state treaty was adopted to reform German public broadcasters, but the increase of the institutions’ funding was delayed until 2027.


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Rti’s New Book ‘Shortwave Era’ Chronicles Voices Across Generations

RTI published a new book focused on the evolution of the public broadcaster, telling the stories around its mission to their global audience.


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PSM Weekly | 24 – 30 May 2023

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