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CBC/Radio-Canada

Meta urged to restore news for wildfire-affected communities

CBC/Radio-Canada has called on Meta to restore news for communities affected by the devastating wildfires so they can access information.


Two teenage girls with phones in their hands are sitting at home on bed. Social Media tiktok is loaded on screen.

BBC announces new talent scheme for Social Media Content Creators

The programme will provide opportunities for social media content creators to showcase their skills whilst working on a BBC brief.


Kristian sat with two other men on a stage.

PSM in the 21st Century

In a speech at the CBU 54th AGA, the CEO of PMA discussed both the challenges and opportunities for PSM in the 21st Century. 


Recent News


Pakistan: Journalists face Contempt of Court charges

Journalists face contempt charges for publishing a report revealing corruption, yet another attempt to suppress independent media.

‘TAHI’ – RNZ’s new platform dedicated for young people

For many public media organisations, reaching younger audiences is an ongoing challenge. RNZ's new platform 'TAHI' is an innovative response to this predicament.

Focus On PSM: New PSM system for Mexico City

Mexico City has a new public media system. But what does the new system promise? And do local professionals believe it?

PSM Weekly | 5 – 11 January 2022

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

100 Years of the BBC

A century since the world’s first public service broadcaster was created, the BBC is going all-out to mark its anniversary.

Launch event: The Impacts of Covid-19 on Southeast Asian media

Join us for the launch event of our Situation Report and Media Recovery Plan for the Southeast Asian media landscape.

A reminder of the hostility public media faces

Hostility towards PSM is evident already in 2022: protesters chanting “fake news media” in Germany and the BBC calling in the police.

RTV Slovenija: Draft transformation bill and new appointments

A small group of RTV Slovenija (RTVS) employees have drafted a bill to modernise and better protect the independence of the public broadcaster.

Hong Kong: Media freedom concerns persist into 2022

Raids and closures of independent news outlets in Hong Kong signal continued pressures in 2022 on media freedom from National Security Law.

Poland: President Duda vetoes “Lex-TVN”

PMA welcomes Polish President’s veto of the “Lex-TVN” bill which threatened media pluralism and freedom, but broader concerns remain.

PSM Weekly | 29 December 2021 – 4 January 2022

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