28th September 2021
How US public media covered Hurricane Ida
During natural disasters, public media organisations can serve as vital sources of critical and lifesaving information, as demonstrated when Hurricane Ida hit the US in August.
6th August 2021
Update: Funding approved for US public media
The US House of Representatives passed a bill that secures federal funding for public broadcasting in 2024.
23rd July 2021
PMA welcomes $565m funding recommendation for CPB
Approval could lead to a 27% jump in funding for US public media in 2024 compared to current levels.
11th June 2021
PSM regulation: How public media can keep themselves in check
Internal regulatory mechanisms can be found within public media in Germany, the United States, Brazil and Australia. But how do they work — and just how effective are they?
12th May 2021
Supporting local news in North America
News deserts have continued to grow, leaving a number of communities without access to local news outlets. But initiatives across North America are aiming to change that.
12th March 2021
House of Representatives passes $175m relief legislation for public media
$175 million in COVID-19 related assistance has been greenlit for the nearly 1,400 public radio and television stations across the US.
10th November 2020
Podcasts and public media: Local news
Public radio has a long history of creating content that meets the changing needs of society while informing, educating, and entertaining listeners. But how is it adapting to provide public service podcasting?
21st September 2020
Audience engagement and public media during COVID-19
Engaging with audiences is essential if public media are to build trust and ensure public accountability. Yet, with COVID-19 massively disrupting the way we work and interact, how have public media adapted to best engage with their audiences during the pandemic?
6th August 2020
House of Representatives support increased funding for US public media
Bipartisan support welcomed as the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee endorses more funding for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB).
22nd July 2020
Congress proposes additional federal funding for US public media
The additional funding proposals come at a time of significant economic uncertainty for US public media.