INPUT 2025 Sign the Letter of Support
INPUT President Judy Tam
Lunch Session on 6 May 2025
Representing the INPUT 2025 conference in Bilbao, we gather to affirm and commit to the values of public service media. As participants, delegates, filmmakers, public media professionals, producers, and global citizens, we support and stand together with all who value the principles that public media provides to our communities, carrying the torch of freedom of expression and independence for the greater good.
In the current global climate, public media systems face challenges in securing stable funding due to pressures from government budget cuts and competition from commercial media. This new reality threatens to undermine their signifi cant impact on thriving democracies, social and cultural communities, innovation in storytelling and technology, and jeopardizes invaluable educational programming for all citizens, regardless of socioeconomic status. Although models of public service media vary widely across borders — from funding models to programming decisions — they are unified by the mission to provide media created and controlled by the public. Independent from political and commercial pressures, public service media prioritizes the public interest, ensuring that information is accurate, unbiased, and relevant to the needs of the community. This independence is essential for maintaining trust and credibility, especially in an era of misinformation and disinformation. We at INPUT believe that public service broadcasting serves as a critical unifying force, fostering social cohesion by providing spaces for shared experiences and diverse voices. It reflects the rich complexity of cultural expression, preserving heritage and promoting understanding between different communities. It facilitates critical conversations on social issues, contributing to a more informed and engaged society. Investing in public service systems ensure an informed, educated, and vibrant public with active civic engagement, which is important for each country and global partnerships. As a dedicated global community, we are committed to the principles of public service media.
All INPUT Delegates are welcome to sign this letter at the
INPUT 2025 Welcome Desk.
THANK YOU!