I reflected a little on what is happening at the BBC at the moment - and what all this means for #PublicServiceMedia in general.
Just imagine a world without media that are primarily there to serve the public, or having only media that serve commercial, personal or (party) political interests?!
The BBC in the News …
#PublicServiceMedia
"NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting clash as federal funding declines" https://www.npr.org/2025/09/27/nx-s1-5554882/npr-federal-funds-decline-clashes-cpb #PublicServiceMedia
We at Icons of Change extend our heartfelt congratulations to ABS-CBN and RG Cruz for their well-deserved recognition at the Icons of Change Awards 2025.
#IconsOfChange #SDG16 #BroadcastLeadership #NewsThatMatters #JournalismForImpact #PublicServiceMedia #GlobalFilipinoService #ABS_CBN #RGCruz
On the eve of World Press Freedom day, the president of the US orders to end federal funding for @npr and PBS. The vast majority of their funding comes from other sources, but even if this is mostly symbolic, it constitutes a major historic milestone.
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/02/nx-s1-5384790/trump-orders-end-to-federal-funding-for-npr-and-pbs
#PBS #NPR #PSM #PublicServiceMedia #journalism #democracy #USpolitics
It’s Time to Fix the Online World—Not Just Ban It [#Promotedcontent]: The digital world needs rebuilding to protect and empower young people. With engaging, educational content and strong #medialiteracy efforts, #publicservicemedia offers a healthier alternative to algorithm-driven platforms, fostering safer, more meaningful online experiences for the next generation. https://www.euractiv.com/section/tech/news/its-time-to-fix-the-online-world-not-just-ban-it/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=dlvr.it
This World #PressFreedom Day, #publicservicemedia stand together [#Promotedcontent]: Public broadcasters are protecting #pressfreedom in Europe.
On World Press Freedom Day, the #EuropeanBroadcastingUnion highlights the role of #publicservicemedia in delivering quality news that matters to audiences. Earlier this year, four public broadcasters worked together to organize the cross-border broadcast of an exclusive interview with President #VolodymyrZelenskyy at a pivotal… https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/opinion/this-world-press-freedom-day-public-service-media-stand-together/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=dlvr.it
How can we have meaningful discussions about media policy when the language used is so vague? Should Ofcom align its terminology with civic society and public sector standards to ensure greater inclusion and transparency? #MediaRegulation #PublicServiceMedia
"🔍 Trusted news, deeper insights.
A recent Ofcom analysis highlights the #BBC's commitment to accuracy, context, and hard-hitting journalism—from UK politics to global events. 📊🌍 Setting the bar high for media accountability!
Read more 👉 [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyxrjx5vjpo]
Is Small-Scale DAB really serving local communities, or are we missing the voices that matter most? Our latest blog questions Ofcom’s approach and explores how SSDAB can better prioritise public-interest media. #PublicServiceMedia #DigitalRadio
Join the conversation on the future of Public Service Media! At Decentered Media, we're working with @bettermediauk to ensure independent and community voices are heard in Ofcom's review of public service media. Want to help shape the future of media in the UK? Get involved in our consultation sessions and make your voice count! #CommunityMedia #PublicServiceMedia #MediaConsultation #BetterMedia
https://decentred.co.uk/public-service-media-review-consultations/
"This article addresses the need to find alternative ways to envision, develop and govern #publicservicemedia’s (PSM) online services and data-driven systems.
…we argue that in their own platformisation processes, PSM have partially lost their distinctiveness and have not been able to provide viable #alternatives to the dominant audiovisual media #platforms."
An interesting read from @mahal@todon.edu. "Why I'm Leaving 'Fediverse' — Distributed Privatisation Isn't Silicon Valley's Antithesis." #PublicServiceMedia https://web.archive.org/web/20231218060053/https://simulacrum01.substack.com/p/why-im-leaving-fediverse-distributed
Lots of interesting discussion coming out of the VLV conference yesterday - chairs of Ofcom and
the BBC both spoke on issues including the license fee, regulating impartiality and the commercialisation of the beeb.
#BBC #Ofcom #publicservicemedia #licensefee
https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/bbc-chair-tv-licence-subscription/
Very happy to be co-signing these recommendations for changes to the #MediaBill, as part of the newly formed Citizens' Public Service Media Forum.
Hi there, @SuzetteKahlert and me are enjoying the first sessions of this year's International Digital Security Forum Vienna.
Tomorrow, we shall present once more on studying and scrutinizing very large online platforms like #TikTok and #YouTube, with the latter playing an essential role for #PublicServiceMedia supply assignment. Can the #DSA replace indepentent, e.g. data donation driven, research? Should we trust Google's benevolence? Is there a zero sum game taking place and can further regulation or infrastructural independence help changing that constellation? No, no, and yes. What might the problem and solution look like? Sorry no spoilers until tomorrow. Now we head on enjoying threats of AI. Be it malware attacking your smart fridge, your naïvety, or a bad wifi setup. #PSM #IDSF2023
"Media freedom and pluralism are core European values and must be effectively protected. Any threat to the independence of media upsets the overall state of these values in Europe."
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RT @EBU_Policy
In the #MediaFreedomAct, #PublicServiceMedia need the #EU to:
⚠️Protect & promote media independence
⚠️Make media services of general interest prominent
⚠️Tackle arbitrary behaviour by #bigtech platforms towards media content
Read more:…
https://twitter.com/EBU_Policy/status/1643554285915975681
Last day to submit an abstract to #IAMCR2023 Lyon, France, 9-13 July and Online paper component. #publicservicemedia #publicmedia https://iamcr.org/lyon2023/cfp-psm
The Children's Media Foundation asked Dubit founder Ian Douthwaite to write about whether the recent #layoffs of top #kidsmedia executives represent "another example of, when companies tighten their belts, #kids get squeezed out."
I joined Ian in preparing this piece, looking at the complexities of serving #children when there is no fully #ethical and #sustainable #financial model.
We'd love any comments in response!
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-jam-flywheel-sustainable-funding-childrens-youth-media-/
#dubit #YouTube #YouTubeKids #subscriptions #freemium #UGC #advertising #licensing #funding #metaverse #educational #informational #publicservicemedia #PSM #research #Trends #TikTok #Roblox #linear #streaming #SVOD #avod
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