Tim Davie appointed as new BBC Director-General
The BBC Board has appointed BBC Studios Executive Officer, Tim Davie, as the 17th Director-General of the BBC. Tim will take over from Tony Hall on 1 September.
The financial impact of Covid-19 on European public broadcasters
Many European public broadcasters are feeling the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly those with mixed-funding models that rely on advertising as a source of income.
Global Task Force: Public Media Serving in the time of a pandemic…
The year 2020 will be forever etched in our minds. No matter where we live, we share common experiences of fear, grief and the suffering that comes with uncertainty.
Public media launch funds for creators and freelancers
Public broadcasters are launching funds to support producers, storytellers and other creators during the coronavirus pandemic.
Le rôle des médias de service public en temps de pandémie
23 avril 2020 -
L’année 2020 restera à jamais gravée dans nos esprits. Peu importe où nous vivons, nous éprouvons tous les mêmes sentiments qui accompagnent habituellement l’incertitude, notamment la peur, la tristesse et la douleur.
Demonstrating the case for robust and well-funded public media
For the second week running, it seems relevant, although disturbing, for PMA to highlight recent events in the UK. Both events have a global resonance for public media.
Challenges ahead for next BBC DG
As Tony Hall prepares to step down as Director General of the BBC, what challenges will his successor face?
In the tough world of media disruption, public media must shape their own destiny
PMA President and RNZ CEO, Paul Thompson, calls on public service media organisations to be bold and ingenious to ensure their ongoing relevance in the world of media disruption.
Press Release: Protecting the licence fee
Boris Johnson’s comment about scrapping the TV Licence during an election Q&A demonstrates a complete lack of understanding about what public media is and how it is funded.
The BBC and the UK Election
Effective public media is crucial at times of election. Trusted, impartial analysis and reporting is paramount to ensure that the public is armed with the knowledge it needs.