29th June 2022
More details announced for New Zealand’s new public media entity
The new entity will be called ‘Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media’, and it could launch on 1 March 2023 according to draft legislation.
1st June 2022
BBC announces “digital first” strategy
In a speech to staff, the Director-General said the BBC would realign its services to become digital first, but also warned of future cuts.
24th May 2022
NOWU: public media paving the way for a ‘greener web’
France Télévisions and WDR have launched NOWU, a joint youth service aimed at engaging younger audiences about climate change and sustainability issues, and public media.
13th May 2022
Will South Africa’s long-awaited analogue switch-off still go ahead?
The switch-off’s initial 31 March deadline was already pushed back to June, but new legal action is seeking to delay the move even further.
19th April 2022
KBS uses “cutting edge technology” in 2022 election coverage
South Korea’s largest and most trusted public broadcaster used technological innovation to push its election coverage to new heights.
22nd February 2022
PBS’ Innovation Centers
A new production initiative by the US’ Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) exemplifies how public media is embracing digital innovation, collaboration, and diversity.
11th January 2022
‘TAHI’ – RNZ’s new platform dedicated for young people
For many public media organisations, reaching younger audiences is an ongoing challenge. RNZ's new platform 'TAHI' is an innovative response to this predicament.
9th December 2021
Digital “preparedness is vital” – ABC’s Social Media Wellbeing Advisor
Journalists often face barrages of online abuse. PMA spoke with ABC's social media wellbeing advisor who assists journalists going through it.
18th October 2021
Radiodays Europe 2021: Public media’s latest innovations
How are public media redefining their audio content to stay relevant and reach audiences across multiple platforms?
17th January 2020
Focus on PSM | France
Public media services in France face a number of drastic changes in 2020, including budget cuts and plans to merge multiple organisations.