public media

Public media launch funds for creators and freelancers

Public broadcasters are launching funds to support producers, storytellers and other creators during the coronavirus pandemic. 

US public media

Emergency funds for US public broadcasting

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will receive $75million as part of an emergency relief package, which was passed by the US Senate on 25 March. This is a welcome package for some local stations but for others, it is still not enough.

PMA

PMA Global Grants Postponed

It is with a heavy heart that the Public Media Alliance has decided to postpone this year's PMA Global Grants.

US public media

What would be lost if Trump’s plans for public media succeed?

For the fourth year in a row President Trump has proposed cutting all federal funding for public service media. What would US citizens lose if public media disappears?

NPR CPB funding

Latest Trump budget eliminates funding for public media

The Public Media Alliance is once again calling on President Donald Trump to drop proposals to slash federal funding for public media.

BBC HQ night

Challenges ahead for next BBC DG

As Tony Hall prepares to step down as Director General of the BBC, what challenges will his successor face?

Global Grants

PMA Global Grants 2020

We are pleased to announce eight Global Grants of up to £1,500 for employees of PMA member organisations. New deadline for applications: 28 February 2020

RTÉ

RTÉ: A public broadcaster in crisis?

Financial insecurity is just one of the ongoing challenges for Ireland’s public broadcaster, RTÉ, which faces significant cuts and potential job losses in the coming years.  

BBC head office London licence fee

Press Release: Protecting the licence fee

Boris Johnson’s comment about scrapping the TV Licence during an election Q&A demonstrates a complete lack of understanding about what public media is and how it is funded.

CPB

Pat Harrison named 2019 George Chaplin Fellow in Distinguished Journalism

PMA congratulates Corporation for Public Broadcasting CEO, Patricia Harrison, on being named the 2019 George Chaplin Fellow in Distinguished Journalism