Lawsuits, austerity, and competing with big tech | The PMA Briefing
Colombian public media face a lawsuit; austerity measures hit media in Austria and Bolivia; Australian efforts to make big tech pay for news continue.
Urgent calls for action | The PMA Briefing
Warnings over Gaza journalists’ welfare as ORF faces an interference claim, Nigeria eyes broadcast reforms, RTVC expands culture, and more.
Resignations and discord lead to turmoil at RTVC
The departure of a deputy radio manager at RTVC has sent shocks throughout Colombia's media landscape, amid wider turmoil at the broadcaster.
World Radio Day 2023 | Radio and Peace
To celebrate World Radio Day 2023, a new PMA podcast explores how radio stations are being used to advance peace in Colombia and CAR.
Priority to provide public service on TikTok
Providing trusted news and information on TikTok has become a bigger priority for some public media organisations to help combat growing disinformation on the platform.
Focus On PSM: RTVC – Colombia’s Public Media System
RTVC Colombia now stands at a crossroads, with the country’s new president bringing new leadership to the public broadcaster.
Colombia’s local radio stations working for peace
In Colombia, local radio stations are being established to help communities rebuild after decades of civil war.
CBU President calls for media engagement in policy and framework decisions
As the Caribbean Broadcasting Union celebrated its 50th anniversary, its President called on governments to include broadcasters in decisions about future media frameworks and policies.
Focus on PSM | Colombia
Earlier this month Colombia celebrated the 65th anniversary of its first broadcast in 1954. Yet despite gains towards an effective public media system, significant challenges remain.