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.
Focus on PSM | The challenges facing the BBC
Concerns over transparency, relevance, governance and its funding model are just some of the issues that the public broadcaster has been grappling with.
BBC Director General reverses decision on complaint against presenter
The BBC’s Editorial Complaints Unit last week ruled that BBC presenter, Naga Munchetty, breached editorial guidelines on impartiality for commenting on racist remarks made by President Trump in a tweet. The public broadcaster’s Director General has now overturned this decision.
Local democracy reporting scheme to pilot in New Zealand
The new Local Democracy Reporting scheme in New Zealand seeks journalists to report on local and regional democracy issues.