AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPlatform Regulation: Snapchat began disabling Find Friends by default for UK users under 18 after Ofcom pressure, while Meta, Google and TikTok sued to block California limits on addictive social media features for under-16s. Streaming Deal: Fox completed its $22 billion Roku acquisition months ahead of schedule, bringing the streaming platform together with Fox’s content and advertising operations. Press Freedom: Russia’s Novaya Gazeta is set to close after years of repression; Irish media outlets were evacuated after bomb threats, with investigations ongoing. Media Reform: Press groups welcomed Hungary’s initial steps to restore independent public media, while calling for stronger safeguards and transparent state advertising. Industry Investment: Broadcasting Center Africa plans a Mauritius hub for studios, post-production and data services, aiming to open in 2029 and keep more production value on the continent.
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