Press Freedom

WPFD: Public media and press freedom in 2024

Elections, climate crisis and conflict - 2024 is a litmus test for press freedom and public service media, writes PMA's CEO, Kristian Porter.

PSM Weekly | 24 – 30 April 2024

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

After 6 Year Hiatus, PTS Taiwan Holds 11th Taiwan International Children’s Film Festival

The 11th edition of TICFF in 2024 marked the festival’s 20th anniversary and inaugurated the launch of PTS streaming platform PTS+

VRT NWS is launching a fact-check marathon in the run-up to elections

With the approaching parliamentary and EU elections, the VRT NWS will fact-check political statements together with other news editors.

Telecommunications towers

PSM Weekly | 27 March – 2 April 2024

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

SABC HQ South Africa

Bill delayed as SABC threatened with strike

The Parliament has put the SABC Bill on hold for lack of time to process it before the upcoming elections.

BBC

BBC to meet future challenges with rigorous focus on three essential roles

In a major speech on the future of the BBC, Tim Davie said the broadcaster has a central role in ensuring the UK retains a healthy democracy.

Grayscale press conference

PSM Weekly | 13-26 March

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

CPB

CPB Statement on Congress’ Passage of Funding for Public Media

CPB CEO highlights the importance of public media in statement after new bill on funding for public media was passed by Senate.

Accessibility

PSM Unpacked | Prominence

MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE: In this online roundtable event, we will examine how PSM can restore their prominence in the current media landscape.