Featured Reports


A slab of granite with the RTÉ sign engraved.

New leadership for RTÉ as licence fee evasion increases

As the new RTÉ Chair was appointed, it was announced that TV licence fee losses since last year’s payment scandal rose up to €22 million.


The Beehive, New Zealand's Parliament

TVNZ: The news funding model is broken – but this would fix it

Newshub shutting down and cuts at TVNZ show that New Zealand needs a new funding model for its fourth estate. 


European Commission

Coalition calls for effective implementation of EMFA

PMA has joined other CSOs in urging all stakeholders to work together for EMFA's full and effective implementation. 


Recent News


TVO launches free learning resources

For the International Day of Education, TVO is launching a free online hub to share learning content about peace. 

BHRT warns it’s on the brink of collapse

BiH might become the only European country without a public broadcaster, as BHRT reported existential challenges due to lack of funds.

PSM Weekly | 24 – 30 January 2024

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

Trust at RTV SLO: “It is easier to ruin than rebuild”

After RTV SLO went through challenges and reforms, how is the broadcaster encouraging and restoring public trust in them as an institution?

Change at the top of the SRG is initiated

The Swiss public broadcaster has announced a succession plan for the top leadership ahead of what could be significant reform to how the broadcaster is funded.

The Rugby World Cup on Czech TV – a great experience again!

In the autumn of 2023, the Czech Republic became a rugby nation for two months, with Czech TV broadcasting all 48 matches of the World Cup.

CBC Kids News: Helping kids be safer and savvier online

CBC Radio-Canada's Catherine Tait details the reasons and purpose behind a news service for kids, by kids, about what matters to them.

RNZ: A commitment to Māori content

RNZ appointed a new Māori Commissioner, who will lead the commissioning, developing and publishing of Māori content in the RNZ team.

PMA & partners call on EU to help journalists in Israel-Gaza war

PMA and partners urge the EU to call for press freedom and journalists’ rights to be respected during the Israel-Gaza war.

Government review proposes a range of changes at the BBC

The UK Government's Mid-Term Review of the BBC has recommended a range of reforms, but critics have labelled the proposals a "kick" at the broadcaster.

PSM Weekly | 17 – 23 January 2024

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