19th January 2022
Swedish Radio in 2022
2022 will be an intense year. Swedish Radio's CEO Cilla Benkö points out several major efforts that await and the public broadcaster's contribution to the Swedish media landscape.
18th January 2022
BBC funding freeze: the importance of a licence fee
BBC's funding freeze and talks of a new funding model raise the question of the continued value, or not, of the licence fee as a funding mechanism.
9th December 2021
SABC’s financial and editorial pressures resurface
SABC's financial and editorial pressures have resurfaced in the form of election coverage complaints, disciplinary action against SABC’s editor-in-chief and ongoing funding restraints.
30th November 2021
PSM Unpacked | Commercial funding for public media
In our first PSM Unpacked roundtable, participants discussed common challenges, opportunities and best practices relating to commercial funding.
10th November 2021
STA needs long-term, viable and sustainable funding
Slovenian authorities must now commit to providing STA with secure funding, with protection from state capture and political interference.
8th November 2021
Beyond the licence fee: more PSM considering new funding models
The licence fee has remained a popular funding model for PSM. But it's under threat, and broadcasters are searching for an alternative.
14th October 2021
Spain: RTVE’s financial woes persist
Rising debt, proposed budget cuts, and a call for more stable funding highlight the continued financial pressures facing RTVE.
5th October 2021
STA Director resigns over independence concerns
The Director of the Slovenian News Agency (Sta) has resigned after rejecting a draft funding agreement that he believes undermines the independence of the organisation.
10th September 2021
UK: Ministers reportedly reject licence fee increase
MPs have reportedly rejected the BBC’s pleas to increase the cost of the licence fee in line with inflation, which could result in further cuts to its funding.
8th September 2021
Ghana’s public broadcaster must find a ‘permanent’ funding solution
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation needs a more sustainable funding mechanism to deliver on its public service mandate, says Director-General.