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Media Freedom Coalition (MFC)

Sally-Ann Wilson becomes a Co-Chair of the Consultative Network of the Media Freedom Coalition

We are pleased to announce that the Public Media Alliance’s representative on the Consultative Network of the Media Freedom Coalition has been appointed as co-chair. 


CBC/Radio-Canada launches new National Accessibility Plan to better serve and represent Canadians with disabilities

The new Accessibility Plan provides a framework for CBC/Radio-Canada to better serve people with disabilities, better represent them in its content, and become the accessible public broadcaster that…


RNZ

Enhanced future focus for RNZ

RNZ is starting a new chapter with a strengthened purpose as Aotearoa's non-commercial public media organisation.


Recent News


Erklärung der ‘Global Task Force for Public Media’ zum Verbot von ‚BBC World News‘ in China

Die ‚Global Task Force for Public Media‘ ist zutiefst beunruhigt über die Entscheidung der Regierung der Volksrepublik China, den Empfang von ‚BBC World News‘ in China zu sperren.

Statement by the Global Task Force for public media on ban of BBC World News in China

The Global Task Force for public media is deeply concerned by the decision of the government of the People's Republic of China to ban BBC World News from broadcasting in the country.

World Radio Day 2021

Evolution. Innovation. Connection: UNESCO could not have chosen more apt themes to celebrate the 10th edition of World Radio Day.

PMA Statement: China’s ban on BBC broadcasts is cause for deep concern

The Public Media Alliance is deeply concerned by China’s recent actions regarding the BBC and the impact this has on media freedom within the region.

BBC News announces restructure of its board

The BBC News Board will be restructured to deliver more value for audiences and better reflect the way BBC News will work in future.

RTHK suspends BBC live relay following mainland ban

Hong Kong's public broadcaster discontinues BBC World Service live relay following Chinese regulator's ban of BBC World News broadcasts.

Déclaration du Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics concernant l’interdiction de diffusion de BBC World News en Chine

Le Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics est vivement préoccupé par la décision du gouvernement de la République populaire de Chine d’interdire la diffusion de BBC World News dans le…

Public hearings into CBC/Radio-Canada’s licence renewal process complete

At the forefront of the public broadcaster’s licence proposals are an emphasis on its audio-visual digital services and an “audience-first” regulatory framework.

PSM Weekly | 3 – 9 February 2021

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

World Radio Day 2021

Radio continues to play a pivotal role in society wherever you live. We invite all PMA members to tell us about their innovations for this year's World Radio Day.

Proposed licence fee amendments for public broadcasters in Japan and South Korea

Contrasting proposals made for the licence fees of two of the largest public broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific.