AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedia M&A: The UK culture secretary may intervene in Sky’s proposed $2.1 billion takeover of ITV over concerns about news plurality. The government is also set to publish long-delayed reports on Abu Dhabi-backed efforts to buy the Telegraph. Press Freedom: Turkish authorities raided Halk TV, appointed a government trustee and halted broadcasts, prompting condemnation from press groups. In Delhi, at least 30 journalists were detained while covering protests over alleged election manipulation. Media Access: A US judge extended White House access for CNN, Politico and MS NOW, blocking the administration’s ban for now. India’s Supreme Court also quashed a police request for months of a journalist’s account data, ruling that authorities could not seek personal information from before the alleged offence. Streaming: Netflix plans to cut about 1,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, amid slowing growth and competition from YouTube and TikTok. Creator Economy: The UAE’s 1 Billion Followers Summit and National Media Authority launched a $1 million fund to help 100 creators build content businesses, with each selected founder eligible for $10,000 plus mentoring and business support.
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