30th July 2020
Attacks on Public Media are an Attack on Democracy
In early June, Facebook announced that it had begun labelling content originating from state-controlled media organisations. This is the most recent manifestation of an ongoing discussion about the distinction between state and public media organisations that is vitally important for citizens of democracies worldwide.
7th July 2020
COVID-19: Amplifying the threats to public media
From political interference to funding cuts, many independent public media organisations are facing both new and ongoing threats. Here we reflect on some of these challenges, many of which have been amplified by the COVID-19 crisis.
15th June 2020
Conviction of Maria Ressa is a further attack on press freedom in the Philippines
The Public Media Alliance condemns the guilty verdict against Rappler founder and editor-in-chief, Maria Ressa, and journalist, Reynaldo Santos Jr, under the Cybercrime Prevention Act as a further attack on press freedom in the Philippines.
24th March 2020
PMA calls for the immediate release of Pakistan editor and media owner
The PMA have issued a letter to Pakistan's Prime Minister calling for the immediate release of Geo TV CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman.
6th February 2020
Public contest is the only democratic solution to RTVE’s paralysis
More than 170 communication and education professionals, civil society organisations, federations and unions have signed a declaration calling on the Spanish government to restart proposals to democratise RTVE.
13th February 2020
World Radio Day: Radio and Diversity
To celebrate UNESCO's 9th World Radio Day, we explore some of the key public media initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion.
4th December 2019
Local Democracy Reporting service takes off
New Zealand media organisations are invited to apply to receive content from a $1m pilot scheme aimed at boosting the reporting of local democracy issues across the country.
14th November 2019
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.
5th November 2019
PSM Weekly | 30 October – 5 November 2019
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
29th October 2019
PSM Weekly | 23 October – 29 October 2019
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.