Public Broadcasting Services Malta, also known as PBS, is a state-owned company headquartered in Malta. Founded in 1975 and operating with approximately 110 employees, the company reported $17.9M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, PBS is the public broadcaster of Malta, specializing in broadcast television and radio. Its operations are funded by government grants and the sale of commercial airtime. The company's TVM channel is recognized as Malta's most watched television channel, while its radio station, Magic Malta, garners significant popularity among local and foreign listeners. PBS became a joint member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) with the Maltese Broadcasting Authority (MBA).

2023 Revenue

Founded

1975

Headcount

110

Headquarters

Malta

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

TVMnews, part of Public Broadcasting Services Malta, recently conducted the first test of a new system for live Maltese subtitles on April 9, 2026. This initiative forms part of the SaqWi project, which aims to develop an innovative dataset to further strengthen the presence of the Maltese language in the digital domain. Previously, on June 17, 2025, TVMnews interviewed Dr. Amy Camilleri Zahra, Head of the Department of Disability Studies at the University of Malta, discussing current challenges and future visions for people with disabilities, following the department's establishment ten years prior. Earlier, on June 16, 2025, TVMnews spoke with Transport Malta Chief Executive Kurt Farrugia regarding the ongoing reorganization efforts for Għadira Bay.

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Public Broadcasting Services Malta offers 7 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Public Broadcasting Services Malta's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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Public Broadcasting Services Malta's revenues were less than $25M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Public Broadcasting Services Malta's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to Public Broadcasting Services Malta's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Public Broadcasting Services Malta currently holds 27 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including winter sports, tennis, multi-sport, rugby union, sports sublicensing, soccer | association football, motorsports and futsal.

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