Cf #BBC, #publicservicemedia, #publicinterestmedia - all framed as a public good.

1/2: Good to see a strong economic argument for #publicinterestmedia being made by leading economists including @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social @mazzucatom.bsky.social @francescabria.bsky.social @dacemoglumit.bsky.social in this statement:

informationdemocracy.org/wp-content/u...

Brave of NPR to worry about others, even as 47’s rescission package rescinded $1.1 billion from the CPB, the primary conduit for federal funding to NPR, PBS, & their member stations. NPR’s member stations—especially those in rural areas—are now losing up to 50% of their funding.
#PublicInterestMedia

NEWSLETTER – MOSAIC

If you're working in media, policy, or research in Europe, this is one to bookmark.

The Mosaic Newsletter curates the most relevant updates on public interest media, new research, and innovation across Europe.

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#MediaFutures #PublicInterestMedia #Mosaic

Reimagining UK Media – Pluralistic and Locally Accountable The concentration of media ownership in the UK has long been a challenge for democratic participation, local representation, and public accountability. A handful of corporations and institutions set the agenda for national conversations, shaping public understanding of issues in ways that often fail to reflect the lived realities of communities across the country. At the same time, public service media, while valued for its role in civic life, remains structurally centralised, limiting opportunities for localised and diverse storytelling.

How can a federated and decentralised media system ensure accountability while fostering local autonomy? What structures would support independent journalism without reinforcing existing power imbalances? Where do practical solutions begin? #MediaReform #PublicInterestMedia

Pakistan Digital Transformation Report 2024: Progress and pitfalls unveiled At The Digital Dialogue summit in Islamabad, experts called for equitable Internet access, unveiled the Pakistan Digital Transformation Report 2024, and explored solutions for fostering digital rights...

The Pakistan Digital Transformation Report 2024 is here! A closer look at the nation's digital journey, achievements, and challenges.
#DigitalRights #InternetGovernance #PakistanMedia #DigitalTransformation #PublicInterestMedia #FreedomNetwork #TechPolicy

Glad to see #publicinterestmedia leaders in the new @ObamaFoundation Fellows cohort - e.g. filmmaker/@NZonAir advisor Heperi Mita, Joanna Krawczyk of @gmfus, @MeAndVan of @GoogleNewsInit (+ #democracy folks: @ClaudiaChwalisz of @DemocracyNext, Paul Alarcon Alanes of Multitudes).