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🎼📺 Eurovision Classical Concerts is coming to screens across Europe! Full story 👉
https://www.ebu.ch/news/2025/12/eurovision-classical-concerts-to-be-broadcast-by-22-public-service-media-organizations
8 days ago
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AVMSD: time for action to safeguard European public service media💪 💡The Audiovisual Media Services Directive is vital to protecting minors, supporting media pluralism, and promoting cultural and linguistic diversity. Read more here:
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11 days ago
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💡The value of public service media... seen from every angle! Our new Media Intelligence Service report offers a full 360° perspective on the impact of PSM, backed by facts and real-world impact. Get the full picture:
social.ebu.ch/360-Value
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Public Service Media 360° Value
A snapshot of the contribution to society made by the EBU's public service Members
https://social.ebu.ch/360-Value
12 days ago
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🤩2025 top Legal & Policy news. This year's top acronyms are.... 🥇AVMSD 🥈EMFA 🥉EUDS & shout-out to... DNA 👉Our Legal & Policy team has your back in this whirlwind of letters. Explore our top milestones, acronyms or otherwise:
social.ebu.ch/Policy-Highl...
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Top 10 Legal and Policy news of 2025
Discover our most popular news items of the year
https://social.ebu.ch/Policy-Highlights-2025
13 days ago
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Euroradio Christmas Music Day is THIS Sunday!🎶✨ And our Members are ALREADY in the holiday spirit. Can you guess which tree topper belongs to who?🎄👇 🎶Joy Has Appeared to Us, performed by Platon Maiboroda Academic Choir of Ukrainian Radio & Ukrainian Radio Symphony Orchestra
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18 days ago
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Trusted media=protected posts…or that’s how it should be! Despite
#EMFA
, real change by platforms is slow.
#PublicServiceMedia
still faces removals, downranking & obstacles. Our new campaign explains why this matters & how trusted content can be protected. Read more:
social.ebu.ch/Trusted-medi...
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19 days ago
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🔎An EBU Investigative Journalism Network exposé reveals how one donor’s sperm, carrying a rare, dangerous gene mutation, was used to conceive 197 children across Europe. Read more👉
bit.ly/44XWPQA
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Donor 7069: The TP53 Mutation, 14 Countries, and Europe's Unregulated Sperm Banking Crisis
The 'Kjeld' case reveals a massive failure in Europe's fertility industry. Learn how one donor bypassed limits and spread a deadly cancer risk across borders.
https://bit.ly/44XWPQA
20 days ago
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Yesterday we joined a High-Level Roundtable on the Social Status of Artists and stressed: 🔹the right level for social aspect decisions = national 🔹#PublicServiceMedia have EU-level social dialogue w/ stakeholders 🔹PSM need funding & independence
@liandersson.bsky.social
@roxanaminzatu.bsky.social
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21 days ago
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It's official! We're joining forces with France Télévisions and CARTOON once again to develop a new European animation series, 'Elle(s)', selected from 70+ projects at Cartoon Forum 2025. 👉 Full story:
https://social.ebu.ch/EBUAnimation26
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EBU Members show clear support for reforms to reinforce trust and protect neutrality of Eurovision Song Contest, allowing all Members to participate
EBU Members show clear support for reforms to reinforce trust and protect neutrality of Eurovision Song Contest, allowing all Members to participate. Members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), ...
https://www.ebu.ch/news/2025/12/ebu-members-show-clear-support-for-eurovision-reforms
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🌍 The 2025 Rose d’Or Awards celebrated the very best in global storytelling with strong showings from
#PublicServiceMedia
. 🔗Read more:
social.ebu.ch/RosedOr25
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Adolescence wins big at 2025 Rose d’Or Awards - with special honours for Owen Cooper, Anne Reid and the ensemble cast of Furia (Rage)
The recipients of the 64th annual Rose d’Or Awards were announced during a ceremony in London on 1st December, celebrating the breadth of global creativity across programmes from Belgium, Japan, Norwa...
https://social.ebu.ch/RosedOr25
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⚡In times of crisis, trusted information saves lives⚡ A DG-ECHO article noted public service media's crucial role in security & defence, following our event at
@europarl.europa.eu
👉Read more:
social.ebu.ch/Resilience
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29 days ago
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📡Piracy of broadcast signals is a global issue, damaging the value of live & premium content. We urge WIPO Members meeting next week to call for a Diplomatic Conference to adopt the WIPO Broadcasting Organizations Treaty💪
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We welcome
@europarl.europa.eu
’s report highlighting the vital roles of regulation, media literacy &
#PublicServiceMedia
in protecting minors from online harm. Read more here:
social.ebu.ch/a
@cschaldemose.bsky.social
@leilachaibi.bsky.social
@syoncourtin.bsky.social
@kimvsparrentak.bsky.social
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Protecting minors online: European Parliament weighs in and cites positive contribution from public service media
The EU urges a strengthened, holistic approach to protect minors online through regulation, media literacy, and secure access to trustworthy digital content.
https://social.ebu.ch/a
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🔔 Read our newly launched guidelines created to help journalists report ethically, accurately and safely on cases involving the abuse of women and girls in sport.
www.ebu.ch/news/2025/11...
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EBU publishes new guidelines to support ethical reporting on abuse of women and girls in sport
The guidance offers trauma-informed advice on interviewing survivors, selecting language, contextualizing allegations and avoiding harmful stereotypes.
https://www.ebu.ch/news/2025/11/ebu-publishes-new-guidelines-to-support-ethical-reporting-on-abuse-of-women-and-girls-in-sport
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We listened and we acted. For 2026 we’ve made changes to the Eurovision Song Contest voting framework to strengthen trust and transparency: clearer promotion rules, fewer max votes, juries returning to Semi-Finals, and enhanced tech safeguards. More details: 👉
social.ebu.ch/ESCVotingCha...
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And that's a wrap!✨ After two days of valuable discussions on AI, copyright, distribution and the
#EuropeanDemocracyShield
, our Legal & Policy Assembly has come to an end. Follow our Policy Adviser, Sofia Nobre, as she gives us a taste of the Assembly experience.
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Our Legal & Policy Assembly is underway and we're examining: What's the impact of AI? 💡From copyright to how distorting news, AI is now a central question for media regulation. 👉This community is the place to be to understand the key issues facing the media sector today. Stay tuned for Day 2!
about 2 months ago
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From subtitles and audio description to sign language, public service media are stepping up accessibility. Our Media Intelligence Services report looks at the challenges and opportunities, and how AI is transforming accessibility. Download the report:
social.ebu.ch/AccessServices
about 2 months ago
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Voices is back! 📍 Florence, Italy 📅 10-12 March, 2026 This 3rd edition will pick up where we left off in Zagreb: tackling disinformation, fostering media literacy & promoting media freedom. Don't miss out on your chance to join us! Read more:
social.ebu.ch/VOICES2026
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2 months ago
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The EBU and 100+ media organizations highlight the importance of free and independent media to Europe’s democratic resilience in a joint letter. We urge
@europarl.europa.eu
&
@ec.europa.eu
to guarantee sustainable EU funding & investment for public-interest media. Read more:
social.ebu.ch/MFF
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Invest in free media: Europe’s democratic foundation
The EBU and over 100 media organisations stress that Europe’s democratic resilience depends on investing in public-interest media.
https://social.ebu.ch/MFF
2 months ago
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🌍 AI assistants distort news systematically across 22 public service media in 18 countries working in 14 languages. A new joint BBC/EBU-led study – launched at our News Assembly – tells us AI poses a systemic risk to trust in journalism and democracy. Read the report👉
social.ebu.ch/AIAssistants
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Largest study of its kind shows AI assistants misrepresent news content 45% of the time – regardless of language or territory
New research coordinated by the EBU and led by the BBC has found that AI assistants routinely distort or misrepresent public service journalism.
https://social.ebu.ch/AIAssistants
2 months ago
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⚽ Exciting news for football fans across Europe! Fans in Azerbaijan, Iceland, and Malta will be able to enjoy free-to-air coverage of the
#FIFAWorldCup
2026™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™, thanks to our extended media rights agreement with FIFA. 🇦🇿 🇮🇸 🇲🇹 👉 Read in full:
social.ebu.ch/FIFAWC_25
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EBU extends broadcast rights deal for FIFA World Cup 2026™ & 2030 edition to additional European territories
The inclusion of EBU Member broadcasters Icitimai (Azerbaijan), RUV (Iceland) and PBS (Malta) builds on the initial deal announced earlier this year, which secured comprehensive rights for EBU Members...
https://social.ebu.ch/FIFAWC_25
2 months ago
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Public service media strengthening European defence📻📺 💡The event highlighted public service media as a vital organ of European resilience that safeguards our shared values, supports national defence and disaster response, and ensures that every citizens remain informed even in times of crisis.
3 months ago
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🏅Ski-lightful! The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games are coming to the EBU.⛷️ 📡EBU Members will deliver free-to-air coverage across every platform, bringing the Games to fans everywhere. 📲On Eurovision Sport, fans can catch all 6 Paralympic winter sports. Read more:
social.ebu.ch/IPC26
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Fondazione Milano Cortina awards exclusive Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games media rights to European Broadcasting Union
Following a highly competitive RFI process led by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the decision to appoint the EBU will see at least 25 EBU Member* broadcasters provide extensive coverage...
https://www.ebu.ch/news/2025/10/fondazione-milano-cortina-awards-exclusive-milano-cortina-2026-paralympic-winter-games-media-rights-to-european-broadcasting-uni
3 months ago
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We’re honoured to receive the 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Award with SMPTE & VSF. Congrats to all who contributed & to the entire international community working together to shape the future of media technology! More here👉
bit.ly/4qbB4G7
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EBU Receives 2025 Emmy® Award recognising ST 2110 as a milestone in the digital transformation of media production
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has received the 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Award, presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). The honour recognises the EBU,...
http://bit.ly/4qbB4G7
3 months ago
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📣 It’s official: 18 broadcasters will take part in the 23rd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, live from Tbilisi 🇬🇪 on 13 December! 🌟 Returning this year are: 🇦🇿 Ictimai (Azerbaijan) 🇭🇷 HRT (Croatia) 🇲🇪 RTCG (Montenegro) Full list:
social.ebu.ch/JESC2025Broa...
#JuniorEurovision
#UnitedbyMusic
3 months ago
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🌐The digital world evolves fast... & the
#DMA
must keep up!
@ec.europa.eu
has opened a consultation on the
#DigitalMarketsAct
& we highlight the need to revise its scope & effectiveness to safeguard media pluralism. Read our response:
social.ebu.ch/DMA
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3 months ago
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Access to trustworthy information is more essential than ever &
#radio
is at the forefront of it all📻 As the EU prepares its
#DigitalNetworksAct
, keeping this lifeline accessible to all is vital. Sibyle Veil explains why radio is essential for Europe’s resilience:
social.ebu.ch/Radio
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When everything else fails, radio doesn’t: a case for EU action
Radio is a vital, reliable lifeline in crises, and EU policy must protect and guarantee universal access, especially in vehicles.
https://social.ebu.ch/Radio
3 months ago
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🚨ICYMI - On
#WorldNewsDay
,
@lizcorbin.ebu.ch
& WAN-IFRA CEO Vincent Peyrègne warned: AI assistants often distort the news. How can we protect journalism’s integrity? 💡Find out here:
bit.ly/46DGl03
#WND2025
#PublicServiceMedia
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You deserve the truth, not AI’s interpretation of it.
AI-generated output is so convincing today and shaping so much of the information we consume that we risk being unable to trust anything anymore.
http://bit.ly/46DGl03
3 months ago
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🎙️EBU Podcast Forum 2025 – video talks now live! Thanks to all who joined the event, where production leaders, creatives, & audio strategists came together to explore what’s next in public service podcasting💪🎧 ✅EBU Members can now watch recordings of all sessions here:
social.ebu.ch/PodcastForum25
3 months ago
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💡For
#PublicServiceMedia
, trust is not just a value: it’s a duty. Did you know…👀 📻In 2/3 of European countries, citizens trust radio the most 🥇Across the EU, PSM news stands out as the most trusted source overall Unlock more in our latest Media Intelligence Service report👉
social.ebu.ch/Trust
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3 months ago
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At a European Board for Media Services event, our Thomas Bergmann urged: 📱device manufacturers to ensure
#EMFA
brand attribution so audiences know who is behind the content ⚖️governments to guarantee content of general interest rises to the top, as per the
#AVMSD
Learn more:
social.ebu.ch/Prominence
3 months ago
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New music in the making🎶 This week, the Danish National Vocal Ensemble records El Ladrillo que cayó (The Brick that Fell), by Edgard Moya Godoy. Commissioned through the EBU Music Commissioning Scheme, this piece reimagines the story of Babel. ✨We can’t wait to share the music with you soon!
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3 months ago
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So many prizes at
#IBC2025
! 🏆 🎉Congrats to our colleagues Alexis Allemann & Sébastien Noir for winning the IBC Best Technical Paper Award 2025. 🎉We also presented the EBU Excellence in Media Award to SRG SSR for the
#Eurovision
Song Contest 2025. Big thanks also to our partners at the IBC!
4 months ago
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🌍📰118 global media & journalism orgs have joined the EBU in urging the
#US
Gov not to slash journalist visas to 240 days Such restrictions would: ⚠️Undermine press freedom ⚠️Weaken international reporting ⚠️Weaken coverage of the U.S. to global audiences Read more:
social.ebu.ch/US-Visa
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4 months ago
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🎼 Unveiling the 1st of our EBU Music Commissioning Scheme: uniting orchestras, choirs &
#ClassicalMusic
radio 🎶Andile Khumalo reveals stories of resilience & heritage. It opens Saturday 13/9 with the WDR Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Vimbayi Kaziboni. See more:
social.ebu.ch/MusicCommiss...
4 months ago
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ICYMI: We've won another Emmy! 🎉 The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded the 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy to the EBU, along with SMPTE & VSF, for the ST 2110 suite of standards, transforming media production & distribution worldwide🌍 Read more👉
social.ebu.ch/2025emmy
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EBU receives 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Award for work on ST 2110
The EBU has been named a recipient of the 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Award, alongside the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and the Video Services Forum (VSF...
https://social.ebu.ch/2025emmy
4 months ago
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🥊 Big news for boxing fans! 🥊 Eurovision Sport will be streaming the World Boxing Championships 2025 LIVE and for FREE to audiences around the world! 🌍 Full story:
social.ebu.ch/WorldBoxing25
#Boxing
#EurovisionSport
#Olympics
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Eurovision Sport to stream World Boxing Championships 2025 to fans worldwide
Taking place in Liverpool from 4–14 September 2025, the event marks the first-ever boxing competition to be shown on Eurovision Sport.
https://social.ebu.ch/WorldBoxing25
4 months ago
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EBU Members document the hunger & hardship in Gaza, where Israeli authorities have barred foreign media. Palestinian journalists, enduring famine & war, gathered the footage released today. 𝐖𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬.
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🚀2 of our colleagues have won the
#IBC2025
Best Technical Paper award! 🎉 The paper explores the EBU NEO news chatbot and how it's designed to uphold the editorial integrity and trust at the heart of
#PublicServiceMedia
. Read more:
social.ebu.ch/3HUdHzt
4 months ago
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75 Seconds With... Hovhannes Movsisyan! ⭐ We got to chat to Armenia Public TV's Director General after he opened our Media Summit 2025 - and digital content, young audiences and AI were the hot topics! 🤖
#PublicServiceMedia
#AI
#YoungAudiences
#DigitalContent
#Armenia
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🎶 It’s official: Vienna will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026! The Grand Final takes place on 16 May at the iconic Wiener Stadthalle, with Semi-Finals on 12 & 14 May Read more 👉
social.ebu.ch/ESCVienna2026
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#Eurovision
#Eurovision2026
#UnitedbyMusic
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⚽️ We’re excited to announce our landmark agreement with the Homeless World Cup Foundation to stream the Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup on Eurovision Sport, the EBU’s premier digital platform.📲 ℹ️ Read more:
social.ebu.ch/HWC25
#EurovisionSport
#PublicServiceMedia
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Eurovision Sport to stream Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup for global audiences
The event will take place in Oslo, Norway from 23–30 August 2025, bringing together 500 participants from 48 nations to compete in 4-a-side matches as part of this annual tournament aimed at promoting...
https://social.ebu.ch/HWC25
4 months ago
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🎉 The
#Eurovision
Song Contest has a new look to mark 70 incredible years of being United by Music! Bold, playful & full of heart – just like the Contest 💖 More on the transformation ahead of
#ESC2026
in Austria!👇
social.ebu.ch/ESCBrandRefr...
4 months ago
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📢We've extended our
#WorldRowing
European media rights agreement 🚣Fans can enjoy world-class coverage (incl. on our
#EurovisionSport
platform) of top events from the World Rowing Championships to the Beach Sprint Finals, debuting at the LA
#Olympics
Read the full story:
social.ebu.ch/WorldRowing25
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EBU and World Rowing extend media rights partnership
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and World Rowing have renewed their European media rights agreement from 2025 to 2032, ensuring continued free-to-air coverage of major rowing events. The deal ex...
https://social.ebu.ch/WorldRowing25
4 months ago
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🌱Where do the next great stories begin? With
#YoungAudiences
! This
#InternationalYouthDay
, we celebrate a generation shaping media, not just consuming it. 💡We help Members with workshops, research & more. 📩Don’t just keep up... Stay ahead with our Young Audiences newsletter:
bit.ly/EBUNewsletters
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5 months ago
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🌐What kind of media is trending online? 🛜 This new report from our Media Intelligence Service reveals how audiences are consuming media beyond traditional TV & radio. Read now (🔒Members only):
bit.ly/DigitalTrend...
#PublicServiceMedia
#DigitalTrends
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5 months ago
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The European
#MediaFreedom
Act is a big opportunity. Let’s make it count!🤩
#EMFA
is now in effect: a significant step toward strengthening independent & pluralistic media across the EU💪 The EBU is ready to guide Members with legal clarity & tools. 💡Read more:
bit.ly/EMFAlaunch
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75 Seconds With... Evelina Khanoyan! ⭐ We caught up with the digital creator at our Media Summit 2025, where she revealed how having a 'bad day' might just be the key to growing our social audiences... 👀 Do you agree? 🙂
#PublicServiceMedia
#Armenia
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