Abstract

ASCENSAO, Patrícia. Reflections on public service broadcasting and regional information. Media & Jornalismo [online]. 2017, vol.17, n.31, pp.43-57. ISSN 1645-5681.  https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-5462_31_3.

The reflection on public service broadcasting is part of a much more extensive discussion which is related with other domains and contexts of our society. Many authors consider that public service is in crisis and it is crucial to find solutions that can counteract this scenario, strongly influenced by market laws as well as the media policies, both at nacional and european level. It is therefore very important to continue the research and deepen knowledge on this topic. The public service has social responsabilities, based on basic principles and values, which are central in its mission and suport its existence. The coverage of diferent regions is one of its obligations, especially in Portugal, where we can watch proeminent regional disparities in almost all areas of social life. This paper, which is part of a research whose main purpose is the characterization of the daily regional information which is widespread in the main portuguese public televison and radio channels, seeks to discuss the relation between regional information and public service, as well as the role of the latter with regard to diversity, pluralism and proximity.

Keywords : Public Service; Regions; News; Diversity; Proximity.

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