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Audience Expectations of PSM

It has often been criticized that the lion’s share of academic research on PSM has focused on policy and governance as well as the perspectives of public broadcasters or the broader media industry, rather than taking more account of the perceptions of the audience. This research round-up brings together three selected recent studies that have…Continue readingAudience Expectations of PSM

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The bright side of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence has become a challenging technological evolution that is completely transforming the production, distribution and consumption of media content. More often than not, the use of this technology is associated with threats, such as job substitution or the dissemination of disinformation. However, in this research round-up, we look on the bright side of AI…Continue readingThe bright side of Artificial Intelligence

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Trust and media

In a general context where trust is a valuable asset that is increasingly easy to lose, scholars and practitioners are becoming more interested in one of the key concepts of media studies: media trust. How can a media outlet become trustworthy for its audience? Which factors can lead both to its reinforcement and to its…Continue readingTrust and media

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Climate action and media

The effects of climate change are becoming more obvious and worrisome. Social movements are calling for immediate climate action worldwide and political institutions are implementing green policies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of economic development. In this context, this issue’s research round-up delves into the intersection between climate action and the media. How can…Continue readingClimate action and media

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Focus on populism and media

In each issue of this newsletter, the research round up draws the focus to a specific topic that can resonate among PSM scholars and practitioners. In this issue, we selected four recent contributions that shed light on the relationship between populism and the media. Marcus Maurer, Pablo Jost, Marlene Schaaf, Michael Sülfow and Simon Krunschinski…Continue readingFocus on populism and media

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PSM Funding

In each issue of our newsletters, the research round up will draw the focus to a specific topic that can resonate among PSM scholars and practitioners. In this first issue, we highlight three contributions dealing with different aspects of PSM funding, its legitimacy and its influence on independence. Timothy Neff & Victor Pickard | International…Continue readingPSM Funding