Public Broadcasting of Latvia
Public Broadcasting of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas sabiedriskais medijs, lit. Latvian Public Media, LSM) is a publicly funded radio and television station in Latvia, run by the Latvian public broadcasting companies Latvijas Radio (Radio Latvia) and Latvijas Televīzija (Latvian Television).
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| Company type | Public service broadcasting and news agency |
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| Industry | Mass media |
| Founded | 3 February 2013 (as a portal) 2 January 2025 (as a company) |
| Headquarters | Doma laukums 8, , |
Area served | International |
Key people | Baiba Zūzena (Chairman of the Board) |
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| Owner | Government of Latvia |
| Website | http://www.lsm.lv/ |
Overview
changeThe LSM reports daily news in Latvia. It also publishes a wide range of articles about the Latvian culture and society.
Background
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The LSM was launched on 3 February 2013,[1] which is currently available in Latvian, English[2] and Russian.
History
change2010s
changeAs per Google Analytics, the LSM had 200,000~250,000 monthly views in 2013.[3] In 2015, the LSM was ranked as one of the ten most popular sites in Latvia.[4]
2020s
changeOn 12 August 2024, the LSM started the LSM+ to also provide content in Polish, Ukrainian and Belarusian.[5] Since 2 January 2025, the LSM has become a single broadcasting company following the merger of the Latvian Television and Radio Latvia.[6]
Related pages
changeReferences
change- ↑ "Par mums". Lsm.lv. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ↑ "LSM launches English-language service". Lsm.lv. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ↑ "LSM.LV pirmais gads Latvijas interneta vidē". Lsm.lv. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ↑ "gemiusRating". Rating.gemius.com. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ↑ "LSM's foreign language content will now be called 'LSM+'". Lsm.lv. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ↑ [1]