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A form of media where TV, radio, and other digital platforms are financed by public funds and often emphasize educational and cultural content. Examples include the BBC in the UK, NPR in the USA, and CBC/Radio-Canada.

A form of sponsorship in public broadcasting where donors, often corporations, contribute funds in exchange for acknowledgement. It's different from traditional commercials and is often seen or heard in programs on stations like NPR.

Fundraising events where public broadcasting entities urge listeners or viewers to donate money. NPR and PBS stations regularly conduct pledge drives.

A mandatory payment required for the reception of television broadcasts. The BBC in the UK is predominantly funded through a television license fee.

A private, non-profit corporation created by Congress to support public broadcasting in the United States. It helps fund PBS and NPR.

A non-profit American public broadcaster and television program distributor. It's known for educational programming like 'Sesame Street' and 'NOVA'.

An American media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of public radio stations. Famous for shows like 'Morning Edition' and 'All Things Considered'.

Programming intended to teach the audience, especially children. PBS Kids offers various educational television programs like 'Arthur' and 'Wild Kratts'.

Broadcasting that does not contain commercial advertising. Public broadcasting entities like CBC/Radio-Canada focus on this format.

Broadcasting the same program on multiple transmitters or even different types of media, like radio and television, at the same time. Public radio networks sometimes simulcast events of national importance.

A radio service that offers a third model of radio broadcasting beyond commercial and public broadcasting. Stations are accessible by the community and serve community interests. Examples include KCSC in Chico, California, and CKUT in Montreal, Canada.

The process by which the government auctions off frequencies for broadcasting to the highest bidder. Public broadcasting entities have to consider the impacts of spectrum auctions on their operations.

An organization that was involved in educational and public media, particularly television, before its dissolution. EBC was associated with Channel Thirteen/WNET in New York.

A radio station model where the funding comes primarily from the listeners in the form of donations and memberships, rather than commercial advertising. An example is listener-supported radio station KEXP in Seattle.

Local cable TV channels that offer programming content created by the community and are often non-commercial. They are available to the general public on local cable systems.

A digital radio standard for broadcasting digital audio radio services. It is used in many countries especially across Europe. BBC, DR (Denmark), and SR (Sweden) provide DAB services.

Financial contributions provided by government bodies to support public broadcasting stations. In the United States, CPB receives federal funding that is then distributed to PBS and NPR.

An information retrieval service offered by television broadcasters. It provides viewers with a range of text-based information, usually accessible via their television remote controls. The BBC's Ceefax was one of the longest-running teletext services.

Media that is created, produced, and accessed by a particular community. It operates on a non-profit model and emphasises engagement and participation. An example is Manhattan Neighborhood Network in New York City.