PSM Call Out
Welcome to PSM Call Out, our dedicated space for public media advocacy
PSM Call Out is our permanent platform for standing up for public service media (PSM) when it matters most.
About
As threats to editorial independence, funding, and the very existence of public media intensify globally, the PSM Call Out campaign consolidates our statements, advocacy efforts, and collective actions into one clear, ongoing call.
Here you will find PMA’s official responses, insight reports, policy briefings, consultation submissions, and ways to take action — whether by signing open letters, sharing developments in your country, or helping us raise the alarm. PSM Call Out is how we rally together to protect the future of independent, trusted public media around the world.
PSM Call Out is a campaign led solely by the Public Media Alliance Secretariat and reflects PMA’s independent advocacy positions. The views expressed through this platform do not necessarily represent those of our members, partner initiatives such as the Global Task Force for Public Media, or other organisations of which PMA is a member.
Our Statements and Advocacy
PMA’s official responses and calls to action in defence of public service media.
PMA joins the call against repressive media laws in Georgia
Laws on foreign funding and broadcast content empower authorities to censor, prosecute and close media which provide vital news to audiences.
PMA: Senate must reject CPB funding cuts
PMA is deeply concerned for the future of public media in the US after the House approved the rescission package, impacting CPB's funding.
PMA joins call for urgent & unrestricted media access to Gaza
PMA's CEO joins more than 100 global media leaders in a call for urgent unrestricted access to Gaza for international journalists.
PMA statement on BBC detained staff, and White House accusations
The BBC debunked criticisms of biased coverage from the White House, while a BBC team were detained by Israeli military forces
PMA extends support to US public media
US public media has taken legal action, claiming the executive order that directs the end of all federal funding breaches the First Amendment.
PMA submission in support of Switzerland’s international public media
In April, PMA responded to the Swiss Federal Council's draft proposal to waive contributions to SRG SSR's international services.
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News & Updates
Timely reporting from PMA on developments impacting public media around the world.
Protest, scrutiny and cutbacks | The PMA Briefing
Public media workers in Argentina have protested over wage freezes, while in the US, the state of Indiana has cut funding for public media.
New programmes, initiatives, hubs & pledges | The PMA Briefing
Public media highlight and launch new fact-checking initiatives, and Australian and Canadian politicians make new pledges for PSM.
Swissinfo director on their potential defunding
As political stranglehold on international public media slowly closes, their very existence is being called into question in some countries.
Global Insights
Analysis and commentary written by experts on emerging trends, challenges, and innovations in public media.
How Western Balkans public media empowered youth to tell fake from fact
Western Balkans public media collaborated with content creators collaborate, to address mis- and disinformation, and engage young audiences.
Five insights about the news of tomorrow
Future Media Hubs published a report on the future of news, identifying five trends that will shape the news media of tomorrow.
A media cordon as a shield against the far-right?
Some countries have installed a cordon médiatique in an effort to prevent the far-right from gaining influence.
Get Involved
Support public service media by taking action, sharing your voice, and spreading the word.
PSM Call Out is not just a campaign — it’s a collective effort.
Whether you’re an individual, organisation, or supporter of public media, there are ways to get involved:
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Sign open letters supporting independent public media.
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Share developments from your country or region with us.
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Help amplify our advocacy by reposting, quoting, or linking to PSM Call Out content.
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Stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter and following PMA updates.
Your voice strengthens the global call for accountable, trusted, and well-funded public media.
For more information on how you can get involved, email us using the button below.
Discover More of the PSM Call Out
Explore the wider work that supports and strengthens our campaign for public service media.
Featured Image: Journalists cover a protest in bil’in Palestine, West Bank, Israel. September 2014. Credit: Edward Crawford / Shutterstock.com