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Do bargaining codes have a future?

With Facebook shutting down its news tab, what does that mean for laws that are trying to persuade it to fund public interest journalism?


PMA

Crumbling advertising market piles on the pressure

A crumbling advertising market has added to uncertainty for many media, with dwindling revenue and increased competition from tech giants.


VRT NWS is launching a fact-check marathon in the run-up to elections

With the approaching parliamentary and EU elections, the VRT NWS will fact-check political statements together with other news editors.


Recent News


PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 February 2024

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

Radio, the Trusted Guide in a Changing World

PMA has signed a joint statement on the right to access, receive and impart information and ideas via radio regardless of frontiers. 

World Radio Day: a century of informing, educating & entertaining

World Radio Day celebrates the enduring power of radio to amplify diverse voices, foster dialogue, and unite communities worldwide.

Public service media and its obligations to Indigenous Peoples

In a new episode of Media Uncovered we explore how public media do and should represent, reflect, and serve Indigenous Peoples.

GBC inaugurates political broadcast, monitoring and complaints committee

To ensure all political parties receive equitable coverage, GBC has inaugurated a committee to oversee coverage of the December election.

Pivot to digital amid job losses

The UK’s Channel 4 and Swedish Radio have both announced job cuts while also stressing that digital investment is its most urgent priority.

WhatsApp, a new channel for broadcasters?

More and more broadcasters are joining the trend of WhatsApp info channels, some to inform, others to get closer to their audience.

PSM Weekly | 31 January – 6 Feburary 2024

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

CBC/Radio-Canada launches National Indigenous Strategy

CBC/Radio-Canada will also commission a study to better understand its reflection and representation of Indigenous communities.  

Sri Lanka passes controversial law to regulate online content

Sri Lankan lawmakers have passed a bill to regulate online content that media freedom activists fear is an attempt to muzzle free speech.

TVO launches free learning resources

For the International Day of Education, TVO is launching a free online hub to share learning content about peace.