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Best of PSM | Multiplatform Verification

Using a combination of digital platforms and open-source data the BBC set about verifying the Cameroon military's disinformation claims.

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European PSBs make moves to compete with streaming services

New collaborations emerge as public broadcasters face up to challenge posed by online and OTT TV competitors.

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Fran Unsworth appointed BBC Director of News and Current Affairs

Congratulations to PMA board member Fran Unsworth on her new role.

Regulator sets new rules for the BBC

The British regulator Ofcom wants to “raise the bar on performance” of the BBC with a series of resolutions that will affect the company’s content, quotas and diversity.

PMA proposes counts for BBC’s international factual programmes

As part of an Ofcom consultation, Public Media Alliance recommends tracking the international coverage of the UK public broadcaster.

Focus on PSM | BBC & Channel 4

It has been a busy couple of weeks for public broadcasters in the United Kingdom, with the BBC and Channel 4 facing some of the biggest changes in recent years.

BBC

BBC ends shortwave transmission in Thailand

Unable to reach agreement with the Thai government, the BBC World Service has not renewed its operating permit after 20 years of operations in the country.

virtual reality

The Best of PSM | Virtual Reality

As the popularity of virtual reality soars, what are public service broadcasters doing to keep pace and produce content for this emerging medium?

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New BBC TV channel announced for Scotland

The Director General of the BBC, Tony Hall, has today announced a new channel and funding increase for BBC Scotland.

BBC

New BBC Chairman confirmed

Sir David Clementi, author of report that suggested scrapping the BBC Trust, is expected to take the post of Chairman at the BBC.