Behind the Information Iron Curtain
The Media Show
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The Funding Challenges of International Broadcasters
This chapter explores the funding challenges faced by international broadcasters like the BBC World Service, emphasizing the need for long-term financial solutions due to editorial restrictions, inflationary pressures, and changing audience landscapes. Discussions delve into historical funding arrangements, the impact on the license fee, and the necessity for a robust funding model supporting the World Service's crucial role in delivering impartial journalism globally. The conversation also touches on proposed mixed funding approaches and the importance of adapting to evolving needs and competition from state-sponsored media outlets.
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