22nd April 2026
Cuts, threats of sanctions and donations | The PMA Briefing
Media freedom concerns grow in Nigeria as threats to RTV SLO’s licence fee emerge. BBC plans 10% job cuts, and NPR secures a record donation.
18th March 2026
How international public service media circumvent blocks
What tools do international public service media use to circumvent government-imposed blocks to news media?
11th March 2026
Charter submissions, channel closures, referendum rejection | The PMA Briefing
The BBC outlines its position on the Charter Review, Switzerland rejects defunding SRG, and ZDF & ARD announce channel closure.
10th March 2026
BBC Charter Review: The global value of the BBC
With the Charter Review underway, we asked fellow public service media to explain why the BBC plays such an important role internationally.
4th March 2026
How Western governments are failing to support international public service media
Funding uncertainty clouds UK, Swiss and German international services. Is the recent funding of the USAGM likely to change things?
10th February 2026
Emergency broadcasts, and governance & funding reforms | The PMA Briefing
The BBC launches an emergency broadcasting service in Iran, while governance changes for broadcasters in Zambia, Lithuania and Lebanon.
22nd January 2026
BBC Group and YouTube announce new strategic partnership
The BBC Group and Youtube announce a new strategic partnership to deliver for audiences and support UK creators.
13th January 2026
Legal filings, a public media levy, and must-carry obligations | The PMA Briefing
Filings from the BBC seek to have the Florida court dismiss Trump’s legal action while funding is discussed in Ghana and Ireland.
16th December 2025
Inquiries, consultations & hearings into PSM | The PMA Briefing
Consultation on the BBC's future opens, the EC accuses Hungary of noncompliance with EMFA, and more Indigenous language content in Peru.
28th November 2025
The Value of Public Service Media
PMA will soon launch the Public Media Value Index, an online compendium that illustrates the real-world benefit of public service media.









