AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegulatory Backlash: The FTC fined Cox Media Group $880,000 over a “Active Listening” ad service that promised AI to capture “every casual conversation” via smart devices—yet the regulator says it never collected voice data. Editorial Accountability: In New Zealand, Newstalk ZB upheld complaints after Mike Hosking named alleged National Party “leakers,” with one MP saying the station apologized and reminded staff of editorial obligations. Media Safety & Public Trust: A 13-year-old boy died after being pulled from a West Yorkshire reservoir; police said no suspicious circumstances were believed. Audience & Business Pressure: UK retail giant B&Q reported a sales slowdown blamed on a late spring. Kids, Health, and Marketing: Nine News flagged internal TGA concerns about sunscreen UV filters in children’s products, raising questions about future scrutiny. Student Media Wins: Wartburg College student-run TV and radio brought home 20 awards at the Iowa Broadcast News Association.
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