UN raises ‘grave concern’ with Iran over harassment of BBC News Persian staff
The communication was sent by four UN specialist experts, who work on arbitrary detention, freedom of speech, violence against women and Iran.
PMA marks International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
On International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we have highlighted some of the recent initiatives from PMA members.
BBC funding: household levy put forward
The UK’s House of Lords has suggested replacing the licence fee with a household levy which would not be dependent on owning a television.
BBC sets out plans for new TV news channel to launch in 2023
The public broadcaster's planned new TV news channel forms part of its digital-first plan announced earlier this year.
Strikes for public media workers across Europe
Strikes at a number of European public media organisations reflect a worrying reality: European PSMs and their workers are under pressure.
How can public media heal divisions in society?
These days, challenges – one after another – leave deep prints and divisions in society. Lithuania is not an exception. What will be next?
PSM Unpacked | Public media: A lifeline during emergencies
PMA members: Join us for our next virtual roundtable forum on the vital role of public media during emergencies.
BBC announces “digital first” strategy
In a speech to staff, the Director-General said the BBC would realign its services to become digital first, but also warned of future cuts.
SRG SSR’s Director General on Public media and direct democracy
“The fate of democracies will depend on their ability to produce and disseminate quality information,” writes Gilles Marchand, DG of SRG SSR.
New study reveals how audiences undervalue the BBC
A new report provides evidence of how British audiences underestimate the value they get from the UK’s largest public service media organisation and the licence fee.