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The case for a pan-European streaming platform

What if people from all around Europe could have access to news content from the all member states, in their own languages?

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German PSM streaming services surpass private streaming platforms

A recent study from ARD & ZDF reveals that public broadcasting streaming networks and 3sat now outperform private streaming services

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Adapting Public Service Media for the Age of Platforms

A policy brief on adapting public media platforms, through balancing legacy, technology and audience needs for the future development.

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Young European audience habits and what it means for public media

A new study explores the viewing habits of young audiences across four countries in Europe, and explores what it means for content production

Five PSM stories from the New Year break

The Christmas break saw many significant developments - both good and worrying - in public media around the world.

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Australia passes prominence and anti-siphoning laws

Australia has passed new prominence laws that force television manufacturers to display local broadcasters’ content on home screens.

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How public media are competing with streaming services

What approaches are public media taking to remain competitive and distinctive from their better-funded rivals, the streaming companies? 

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ZDF and ARD start open source initiative for shared streaming network

ZDF and ARD start a collaboration on one technical platform for everyone – efficient, oriented to the common good and transparent.

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SVT is nothing if we are not seen

The head of strategy at SVT writes on the importance of prominence for public service media content in an age of digital gatekeepers

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SABC Bill progresses, but critics still see threats

A new bill for South Africa’s struggling public broadcaster is a step closer to law, but media freedom advocates want it scrapped entirely.