Public media accused of bias | The PMA Briefing
NPR and PBS CEOs defended PSM in congressional hearing, while in Israel, KAN's editorial independence is questioned, and much more.
What is happening to the USA’s public broadcasters?
Pressure on US public media is being felt throughout the system with local stations facing financial and political constraints.
How to make news sustainable | The PMA Briefing
Concerns arise as Australia's gov't new method for big tech to pay for news is delayed. In NZ, gov't weighs up a strategy to help local media
ORF in the sights of the Austrian Right
The future of ORF is at the centre of political negotiations, with the Blue/Black coalition planning major cuts and restructure.
Google threatens to cut out NZ media, while job losses mount
Google opposed to NZ's Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, threatened to stop its deals with media companies & linking their news.
Yle faces structural changes and major budget cuts
The Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company will be amended to boost Yle's transparency on its operations and finance.
Funding cuts, freezes and reviews faced by many public broadcasters
Viable and sustainable funding for public media is increasingly at risk around the world, posing a threat to trusted news and information.
CBC/Radio-Canada announces programming and job cuts
CBC/Radio-Canada revealed its intention to reduce its workforce by 10% and cut programmes as part of its strategy to address a budget shortfall.
Pressure on Rai continues with licence fee cut
Italian public media Rai to face dramatic cut to its funding after the Italian Council of Ministers announced in its new budget for 2024.
ABC to cut programming, services and jobs
The Australian public broadcaster will be revealing plans to cut programming and services, with approximately 250 jobs being lost in the process.