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Public service media as critical media infrastructure for the digital era

Gillian Doyle, Kenny Barr & Raymond Boyle | Media, Culture & Society

This article argues that the way in which Public Service Media (PSM) is perceived needs to be fundamentally changed. In the modern digital age, the role PSM play in supporting democracy and combatting disinformation means that their position within the media landscape is of great importance. The authors conclude that PSM’s should be viewed as a critical part of the country’s communication infrastructure to ensure a well-functioning society.