State of the Media: Samoa
ABC International Development;University of Adelaide;Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS), (2025), 41 pp.
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"The findings in this report highlight the struggles of print media in Samoa, which are experiencing a declining audience share yet remain the benchmark for “best-practice” journalism. Media also experience significant challenges associated with the digitalisation of the sector, including struggles to monetise digital content, misinformation and disinformation, and a general lack of experience using digital technology. Finally, while Samoan media have been challenged by restrictions to freedom of speech and a lack of legislated right to information, JAWS and the Media Council can play a critical role in encouraging self-regulation and adherence to high journalistic standards." (Conclusion, page 35)
1 Introduction, 8
2 Methodology, 10
3 Media organisation footprint, 12
4 Media content coverage, 18
5 Media business resilience, 22
6 Media policy and legislative environment, 24
7 Misinformation and disinformation, 28
8 Media infrastructure, 30
9 Recommendations, 34
Appendix 1. Print media, 37
Appendix 2. Radio, 38
Appendix 3. Television, 39
Appendix 4. Online media, 40
Appendix 5. Policies and legislation, 41
2 Methodology, 10
3 Media organisation footprint, 12
4 Media content coverage, 18
5 Media business resilience, 22
6 Media policy and legislative environment, 24
7 Misinformation and disinformation, 28
8 Media infrastructure, 30
9 Recommendations, 34
Appendix 1. Print media, 37
Appendix 2. Radio, 38
Appendix 3. Television, 39
Appendix 4. Online media, 40
Appendix 5. Policies and legislation, 41
