AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegulation & Youth Safety: France is set to vote on a bill banning social media access for children under 15, with age-verified account blocks starting Sept. 1 and existing accounts phased out by Jan. 2027, as lawmakers back the move despite pushback from critics. Media Business & Sports Broadcasting: Bell Media says its FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage hit record reach in Canada, drawing 30.5M unique viewers and a 50% jump in per-match average audience. Media Ownership Shake-up: South Africa’s Sekunjalo says it has hit the end of its R5.2bn investment in Independent Media, ending masthead licensing for major titles after July. Security & Misinformation: Kuwait and Iran trade accusations of attacks on civilian infrastructure, while US-Iran tensions keep escalating—an environment where media access and messaging are under strain. Scams & Consumer Protection: Cape Town warns residents about housing opportunity scams on WhatsApp and social media, stressing the city never charges for housing access. Energy & Industry Comms: RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind Awards adds an “official media partner” for coverage, highlighting how marcom is fueling the energy transition. Creator Economy Payments: Nigeria-focused coverage highlights easier ways for creators to receive USD from platforms via virtual US accounts and fintech rails.
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