AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI and News: Meta paused rules critics said could let it scrape news sites to train AI, renewing questions over publishers’ control of their work. Platform Accountability: Snap settled a teen social media addiction lawsuit, while Australia’s High Court heard challenges to an under-16s ban, with Reddit calling the law ill-conceived. Audience Shifts: Fox News lost 27% of its total-day viewers year over year in October, with its 25–54 audience at a 25-year low; CEO Lachlan Murdoch cited viewer fatigue. Media Business: Disney is weighing thousands of job cuts, with managers asked to target 20% savings. France’s football league has opened a tender for Ligue 1 media rights from 2027 to 2032. Advertising: Agency executives urged brands to assess retail media beyond lower-funnel sales, as questions persist about network transparency. Press Freedom: UNESCO reported a 20% rise in journalist killings worldwide, while press groups warned of widespread impunity.
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