18th August 2023
CPB Awards $1.5M to America Amplified Public Media Initiative Ahead of 2024 Elections
WFYI leads public media initiative to identify issues important to voters, inform them about electoral process in all 50 states
25th July 2023
“Dark day” as US public media has funding axed
The House's to scrap the funding of the CPB by 2026 will have a drastic impact on the services of public service media in the US.
19th May 2023
US: Political pressures on public service media
Oklahoma's public service media is at risk of being closed down, while a report has found 'gross mismanagement' by a former CEO of the USAGM.
9th April 2023
“Government-funded Media” Twitter label must be removed
PMA calls for Twitter to reverse its decision to label the BBC, PBS, and other independent public service media as "Government Funded Media".
3rd February 2023
Priority to provide public service on TikTok
Providing trusted news and information on TikTok has become a bigger priority for some public media organisations to help combat growing disinformation on the platform.
28th September 2021
How US public media covered Hurricane Ida
During natural disasters, public media organisations can serve as vital sources of critical and lifesaving information, as demonstrated when Hurricane Ida hit the US in August.
6th August 2021
Update: Funding approved for US public media
The US House of Representatives passed a bill that secures federal funding for public broadcasting in 2024.
23rd July 2021
PMA welcomes $565m funding recommendation for CPB
Approval could lead to a 27% jump in funding for US public media in 2024 compared to current levels.
12th May 2021
Supporting local news in North America
News deserts have continued to grow, leaving a number of communities without access to local news outlets. But initiatives across North America are aiming to change that.
12th March 2021
House of Representatives passes $175m relief legislation for public media
$175 million in COVID-19 related assistance has been greenlit for the nearly 1,400 public radio and television stations across the US.