Public broadcasting service and the commercial broadcasting system ◆ BBC model:PBS o The media serve the public, not the government, the state, or any other interest groups o The media are funded by the public, not advertising and have no profit-earning pressure o The media educate and entertain the public for national interest and coherence o Universal coverage, tending to minority and diversity o Financial crises, status crises, and technological challenges of the PbsPublic broadcasting service and the commercial broadcasting system BBC model: PBS The media serve the public, not the government, the state, or any other interest groups. The media are funded by the public, not advertising, and have no profit-earning pressure. The media educate and entertain the public for national interest and coherence. Universal coverage, tending to minority and diversity. Financial crises, status crises, and technological challenges of the PBS