Final panel

Looking back at 2019

Despite some highs, 2019 struck a new low for many public media organisations around the world. Explore some of the key PMA stories from 2019.

Big Ben UK

“Public Service Broadcasting: As Vital As Ever”

PMA welcomes the headline of the report of the UK House of Lords Select Committee on Communications published this week. Despite being a UK focused report, it has a worldwide resonance for public media.

DR headquarters

Changing times for public media funding

With many public broadcasters facing financial uncertainty across Europe, some have been reviewing and adapting their funding models for the future. 

Ofcom

Ofcom report and public service broadcasting

Last week the UK regulator released its second annual Media Nations report revealing key trends in the broadcasting sector and providing evidence for ongoing debate about the future of public service broadcasting.

Poland press freedom protest 2016

Threats to media independence continue across Central Europe

“Backslide”. This seems to be the word most used to describe what’s happening to public broadcasting and independent media in parts of central Europe.

Women gender camera

PSM Weekly | 5-11 June 2019

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

ABC HQ Sydney

PSM Weekly | 8-14 May 2019

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

PSM Weekly | 1-7 May 2019

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

PSM Weekly | 23-29 May

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

Old radio

PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 April

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