AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDisinformation Debate: The EU says it dropped its sponsorship of a Vilnius conference because of the programme, denying US pressure. The dispute centers on a panel asking whether the US poses a disinformation threat to Europe. Journalist Safety: Lithuania’s culture minister condemned intimidation of 15min journalists after an investigation into a crypto firm, including reported surveillance, doxxing and smear campaigns. Media Business: David Ellison’s Skydance has completed its $111 billion Warner Bros. takeover, bringing CNN, CBS, HBO and major studios under one roof as staff brace for integration and potential cuts. AI and Journalism: Argentina’s Editorial Perfil is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing AI training used copyrighted journalism and threatens an already fragile news business. Local News: An Alaska nonprofit is helping papers find revenue through public-notice listings, grants and newsroom collaboration as publishers face mounting financial strain. Advertising and Insights: iHeartMedia named longtime executive Lainie Fertick its first chief insights officer, expanding audience analytics and research for advertising partners. Press Access: A federal judge has temporarily restored White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico as their lawsuit over the administration’s ban proceeds.
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