The new blueprint for Public Service Media was launched at the Media Festival last week.

Earlier this year, over 50 leaders and professionals from media, communications and technology, government and social enterprise came together with the purpose of creating a new blueprint for non-broadcast public service media for the UK and beyond.

The PSM2009 conference was produced by UNESCO with Golant Media Ventures and with the support of NESTA.

"We enrich our democracy when we allow people access to information relevant to their lives." Tom Watson MP

"There is a real danger that those who are focused on Public Service Broadcasting will be left rather isolated as the rest of the world moves on." Sally-Ann Wilson, Deputy Secretary General, Commonwealth Broadcasting Association

A summary of the findings is available here: PSM report brochure.pdf

Media which fulfils the same public purposes as public service broadcasting but which uses digital media and platforms including the Internet instead of broadcast television or radio. It is particularly relevant to youth audiences.

The UK National Commission for UNESCO is an independent body, which acts as the focal point in the UK for UNESCO-related policies and activities. Working in partnership with HM Government and UK civil society, the UK National Commission aims to provide expert advice to the Government on UNESCO related matters, develop UK input into UNESCO policy-making, promote reforms within UNESCO, and encourage support in the UK for UNESCO's ideals and work. UNESCO is the member of the UN family of organisations with 'education, science and culture' within its name and media, communications and content within its remit.

NESTA is the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts - a unique body with a mission to make the UK more innovative. They invest in early-stage companies, inform and shape policy, and deliver practical programmes that inspire others to solve the big challenges of the future. They aim to shape innovation policies that will help the UK meet national innovation challenges of the 21st century.

Golant Films fosters and establishes new convergent media enterprises. Bringing together knowledge of business, policy, media and technology it connects ideas, people and money together. Ultimately, the company exists to create compelling and authentic stories that enable us to learn more about ourselves, other people and the world (and have fun along the way).

The Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) operates from within the National Archives and is at the heart of information policy, setting standards, delivering access and encouraging the re-use of public sector information. OPSI provides a wide range of services to the public, information industry, government and the wider public sector relating to finding, using, sharing and trading information.

FreshMinds Research is an independent research consultancy. The firm combines robust research with strategic consultancy skills to provide evidence-based analysis and recommendations. FreshMinds' client base covers both the private and public sector, from high profile multinationals to government departments. The company is a member of the Market Research Society and is the only firm to have won its Best Agency Award two years in a row.

Pact is the UK trade association that represents and promotes the commercial interests of independent feature film, television, children's and animation media companies.