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“Making the case for the global value of the BBC”

In a speech at a PMA event, the BBC's deputy director-general outlines the ways in which the corporation has impact across the world.

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An easy win: The value of global sports events to PSM

Events such as the FIFA World Cup are always big showpieces for public service media and provide a lot of value for audiences. But will it be possible for public media to keep these events?

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PSM Weekly | 1 – 8 September 2026

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

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Beyond Britain: The Global Value of the BBC

A PMA symposium, in partnership with the Centre for Journalism and Democracy, exploring why the BBC matters internationally.

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The rise of the public media detractor

Public media worldwide face sceptics and detractors, but the imperative for their existence and mission has only grown stronger.

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PSM Weekly | 1 – 7 July 2026

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

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PSM Weekly | 10 – 16 June 2026

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

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Governance reforms, restructures & impartiality proposals | The PMA Briefing

Proposed reforms for SBC have been met with concern, NPR announces a restructure and cuts, and Hungary’s PM calls for MTVA heads to resign.

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PSM Weekly | 28 May – 2 June 2026

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

PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 April 2026

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