AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPress Freedom & Courts: Cambodia’s top court is being asked to toss espionage convictions of two journalists, while Turkey continues press-card and access crackdowns—revoking a journalist’s card over a “nonexistent” criminal record and blocking Change.org. Editorial Integrity & Regulation: Nigeria’s information minister urged media to stop giving terrorists and criminals front-page space, and Angola’s regulator called for responsible, objective coverage as the market grows. AI in Media & Ads: WPP Media is building an agentic video buyer agent with shared standards, and Warner Bros. Discovery with AWS is developing an agentic AI advertising platform to unify linear and digital campaign workflows. Audience Shifts: Philippines data suggests people aren’t just switching platforms—they’re consuming less news overall, with social media holding steady. Funding & Industry Support: Malaysia boosted state media clubs and GKMM with grants ahead of HAWANA 2026, while South Africa’s Sekunjalo confirmed plans to launch “The National” with US/Europe backing. International Media Cooperation: SCO countries pushed stronger media cooperation amid digital transformation, including tackling disinformation and information security. Media Leadership & Safety: RSF highlighted Turkey’s dual role as refuge and exile source for journalists, and coverage also spotlighted newsroom risks and crisis handling.
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