9th July 2021
Protecting the prominence of public media
As media markets become more crowded and global streaming giants continue to grow rapidly, what steps are being taken to address challenges to the prominence of public media?
25th June 2021
What the public stand to lose if Channel 4 is privatised
The UK’s public media landscape has faced significant turbulence under the current government, but a proposal to privatise Channel 4 could cause irreversible damage.
12th March 2021
UK Government launches national action plan to protect journalists
The UK Government has published its first national action plan outlining its approach to improving the safety of journalists in the UK.
15th December 2020
Small Screen, Big Debate: The Future of Public Service Media | PMA’s Initial Response
While the review may propose opportunities for public media to become more financially stable, relevant and reach all audiences, Ofcom must ensure that, first and foremost, it protects the key principles of public media.
24th November 2020
How coronavirus might have changed TV viewing habits for good, and what that means for public service broadcasting
New research reveals how coronavirus is changing viewing habits in the UK and what impact this might have on the country's public broadcasters
10th November 2020
New Advisory Panel appointed to shape the future of PSB in the UK
PMA has significant concerns about a new panel to "help shape" the future of public service broadcasting in the UK.
10th November 2020
Podcasts and public media: Local news
Public radio has a long history of creating content that meets the changing needs of society while informing, educating, and entertaining listeners. But how is it adapting to provide public service podcasting?
29th September 2020
PMA Statement: ‘One Minute to Midnight’ in the newsroom and good governance in PSM
"As the BBC approaches its centenary, we are aware of how many media organisations around the world share those same news values, the values of public media."
23rd July 2020
Insight | Let’s unleash the BBC’s potential to combat fake news and help Global Britain
BBC Director Tony Hall writes about the importance of the BBC in combatting misinformation and ensuring fair and free news worldwide.
9th July 2020
Over-75’s licence fee: Where the responsibility lies
A great deal of ‘anti-BBC’ flak is flying at the moment as the public broadcaster has announced that it will end the provision of free licences for most over-75’s on 1 August 2020. But we must be very clear about where the real blame lies for this decision.