The best and latest public media innovations worldwide
PSM Innovations is a regularly updated feature, which explores the wide variety of innovations being adopted by public media globally. This includes anything from pioneering a new form of tech, or a new way of reaching unheard communities; to a bold move to protect journalists, or an experimental method of countering misinformation.
This is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on how public media organisations are pushing boundaries and developing solutions to new or existing challenges.
If your organisation is embarking on a new innovation which you think PMA would be interested to hear about and share with our members, email us at editor@publicmediaalliance.org.
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.
Thai PBS’ network of local radio stations
The ‘Northern Roaming Project’ is the latest innovative example of Thai PBS using a network of stations to be accessible for all audiences.
Priority to provide public service on TikTok
Providing trusted news and information on TikTok has become a bigger priority for some public media organisations to help combat growing disinformation on the platform.
SABC indigenous language news channel to be launched
SABC plans to improve news provision with the launch of a 24-hour news channel in all of South Africa's indigenous languages.
NBC helps raise breast cancer awareness
A Namibian public radio station has partnered with a cancer charity to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.
The Well Said project: “Yle’s act for a functioning democracy”
A project co-led by Finland’s public media organisation aims to improve the discussion culture in Finland, and support democracy.
Developing a website with public service at its core
Thai PBS launched a new website on October 10, 2022, which consolidates quality programs from 10 sub-sites in one place to provide users with access to comprehensive content.
Discovering local music through public radio
At a time when it’s harder than ever to discover new local music, public radio stations across the United States and beyond continue to play a key role in bolstering local music economies.
Dutch public broadcaster app made more accessible for people with dyslexia
A Dutch public media organisation has applied a new font style in its digital app which will make it easier to read for those with dyslexia.
NRK publishes first ever threat assessment report
The Head of Security for Norway’s public media organisation explains what the new threat assessment involves and how it's mitigating risks.
RTC FM adopts new systems, technologies for crisis management
Radio Turks & Caicos is developing a new weather reporting system for the region as part of its crisis management function.
The importance of Smart TV for SRG SSR
Switzerland’s public broadcaster, SRG SSR is enhancing its own streaming offer and looking at ways of optimising its reach via Smart TV.
Over to you...
Does your public media organisation have an innovation that you’d like to share?
Let us know by emailing us at editor@publicmediaalliance.org
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