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🇧🇪 The Public Media Alliance is delighted to welcome RTBF and VRT into our network of public service media organisations. From technological disruption and competitive platforms to social media and disinformation, the challenges facing public media globally are growing, and more shared than ever before. By joining forces based on their values and focus on innovation, #publicmedia can strengthen each other in their public missions. 💭 "Faced with the technological and social challenges of the future, it is imperative to strengthen collaborations to succeed. In this context, the Public Media Alliance, with its global reach, represents a valuable asset, a source of inspiration and a source of pride.” – Jean-Paul Philippot, CEO of RTBF. 💭 "By working together through the Public Media Alliance, we look forward to building on each other’s initiatives, sharing insights on technological advancements, and creating a narrative on the impact of public service media that transcends borders." – Frederik Delaplace, CEO of VRT. 💭 "The addition of RTBF and VRT to the Public Media Alliance will greatly benefit our members and strengthen our resolve in advocating the importance of public media in democracy." – Kristian Porter, CEO of PMA. Find out more about our new members 👇 https://lnkd.in/ex7vwA9M

📰 In this news article from UNESCO Caribbean, we take a look back at PMA's recent #MediaLiteracy bootcamps for Caribbean educators and journalists. The bootcamps, conducted on 6 and 13 June for media professionals and on 21 and 24 June for educators, were designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to navigate today’s complex media landscape. The sessions also strived to strengthen relationships and understanding between participants. 💭“This bootcamp is truly crucial in preparing you as educators to address these challenges. And by doing so, you can have a really key role in fostering more peaceful Caribbean schools and, of course, more peaceful Caribbean societies. [...] And as you realise, this effort, of course, aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on quality education, peace, justice, and strong institutions,” said Mr. Paul Hector, Advisor for Communication and Information at UNESCO Office for the Caribbean, at the opening of the bootcamps for educators. Read more about the 4️⃣ days of sessions ⤵️

💭With Facebook showing it's not afraid to shut down its news tab, what does this mean for laws that are trying to persuade it to fund #public #interest journalism? As more countries consider similar regulations to the #NewsBargaining Code in Australia and the Online News Act in Canada it is a question on many minds ... 🗣‘The question however is not just how best to distribute such funds for public interest outcomes but whether this will, in the longer term, address the dangers to #democracy of unaccountable global tech companies and their growing influence over public opinion.’ Associate Professor Fiona Martin at the University of Sydney delves into this subject as part of her article - Bargaining codes: Do they have a future? 🗄This piece is part of our series of #Research Insights, a collection of articles written by leading researchers & academics from around the world, especially commissioned for PMA and the International Association of Public Media Researchers (IAPMR). Read the full article here ⤵ https://lnkd.in/efHfqAUB

🇬🇧 Jonathan Munro – currently Director of Journalism and Deputy CEO of BBC News – will take up the post of BBC News Global Director from September. The new position will also see him become Director of the BBC World Service. 💭 “I am thrilled and daunted in equal measure to be taking on the enormous responsibilities of leading the BBC World Service, along with other international activities for our global audiences.” – Jonathan Munro. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eb8iYysJ

Posting Mon, Jul 8 at 8:00 AM 👫 Join PMA in Ottawa for #PBI2024 #PSM face a range of challenges today — in some cases, existential challenges. 🎥 The Public Broadcasters International (PBI) #conference brings together the most senior leaders in the field to discuss — and tackle — some of the most important issues we face. The theme for this year’s edition is: “Public service media: Why we matter”. 📅 8 – 10 October 2024 🌎 Ottawa Canada 🎤 Hosted by CBC/Radio-Canada Register here ⤵ https://lnkd.in/e-GeEvcg

Don't forget to register for Radio Days Asia! #RadiodaysAsia is the opportunity to be connected to the future of radio and #podcast and make sure your media and business can act accordingly. 📅 2 - 4 September 2024 🌏 Kuala Lumpur #Discounts available: - If you work at a PMA-member #publicmedia organisation, you are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount. - PMA is also pleased to offer staff under-25 a special youth-rate. Register here ↘ https://lnkd.in/eZrbRDyg

🇺🇸 With so many #publicmedia jobs being cut in the US, what can legislators do to support local news & journalism? 🎧 In our latest #podcast, we look at the causes behind the cuts, and examine what legislative solutions might be on the table, with media analyst and Lookout Local founder, Ken Doctor. Find out what he has to say ⬇️ Listen & subscribe ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eF_vbG8R

🇳🇿 New Zealand's coalition government last week said it will press ahead with legislation to force tech giants to pay news organisations for their content. The future of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill had been uncertain, having been introduced by the former Labour government, but broadcasting minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed it would go ahead, with amendments. “I have looked closely at the design of the legislation and will be changing the approach to align more closely with the Australian digital bargaining code to give all companies greater certainty,” Goldsmith said.

🇨🇱 #Chilean government wants to strengthen the state channel TVN (Televisión Nacional de Chile) & create the first #publicradio station. ..."in order to "strengthen its regional centers, its cultural and children's channel and its international signal." - President of Chile Gabriel Boric More here via Observacom👇 https://lnkd.in/eejaa5Rc

💭 "I worry a lot. Where is the money coming from?" In our new #podcast, we discuss the recent spate of job cuts at US #publicmedia with Associate Professor Nikki Usher of the University of San Diego. In the episode, we consider how PSM can be sustainable and viable moving forwards. Listen & subscribe 👇 https://lnkd.in/eF_vbG8R