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#WPFD2022: Public media leaders speak up for press freedom

The heads of some of the world’s largest public service media organisations highlighted how press freedom cannot be taken for granted.

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Global Call Out: World Press Freedom Day 2022

Journalism is under a digital siege, from state & non-state actors, at a time when independent and critical journalism is most needed.

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Netflix subscription woes: what can they teach public media?

The idea of introducing Netflix-style subscriptions to finance public media is being flirted with in some countries. But would it work?

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How election results can impact PSM

Election results in France and Slovenia could have big implications for PSM; as could forthcoming elections.

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Ukraine war: Public media podcasts with unique takes

From an open API to practical info for refugees, pop-up public media podcasts on the Ukraine war are engaging audiences in unique ways.

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All Australians invited to join the ABC’s 90th birthday celebrations

The ABC, turns 90 this year and is inviting all Australians to celebrate the milestone, with community events and special programming.

Sally-Ann Wilson: “The need for public media has never been greater”

As Sally-Ann Wilson steps down as CEO of the Public Media Alliance, she reflects on two decades of advocating for public media.

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BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists

It is the second appeal in two months the BBC World Service has made to the UN regarding fears about the safety journalists face in Iran.

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Millions of Russians turn to BBC News

Figures released by the BBC show millions of Russians are turning to BBC News: their Russian language news website tripled its weekly-average.

Digital radio

Five public media audio trends to keep an eye on in 2022

Recent trends – from increased podcast listenership to more diverse audiences – indicate promising developments for public radio broadcasters.