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NOS experiments with translation software

NOS has trialled a new translation programme to make their information more accessible and reliable for Turkish and Arabic speakers.


ZDF’s “The Swarm” demonstrates innovation and value

ZDF’s The Swarm has amassed more than 18 million views online to become ZDFmediathek’s best streaming start.


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Independent and free media saves lives

In the aftermath of major crises, independent public interest media is critical to ensure effective coverage of recovery efforts.


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Le rôle des médias de service public en temps de pandémie

23 avril 2020 - L’année 2020 restera à jamais gravée dans nos esprits. Peu importe où nous vivons, nous éprouvons tous les mêmes sentiments qui accompagnent habituellement l’incertitude, notamment la…

PSM Weekly | 8-14 April 2020

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

Coronavirus and local public media

Democracy relies on quality journalism and no more so than at the local level, particularly during crises and emergencies.

Insight | An essential and important role in difficult times

The demand for the latest correct information about corona is high among the public. Cilla Benkö, CEO of Sveriges Radio writes about the continued work to reach listeners with often vital content at…

Governments must not use coronavirus as an excuse to curtail media freedom

The Public Media Alliance urges governments to not use the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to curtail media freedom and the ability of journalists to hold power to account.

Emergency funds for US public broadcasting

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will receive $75million as part of an emergency relief package, which was passed by the US Senate on 25 March. This is a welcome package for some local…

ABC expands education schedule to support students at home during COVID-19 crisis

The ABC is launching an expanded schedule of free education content to support students, teachers and parents, with so many children forced to learn at home due to the coronavirus global pandemic. 

PSM Weekly | 1-7 April 2020

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

PSM Weekly | 25 – 31 March 2020

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

Insight | An update on local services and all the ways to access COVID-19 information on CBC News

Everything from a new email destination for your questions to a dedicated page tracking coronavirus cases.

SBS Radio launches multi-lingual coronavirus portal in 63 languages

Australian public broadcaster SBS is leading the way in providing quality news, information and education content to the breadth of society.