AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWhite House Press-Freedom Clash: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued Trump after being barred from White House access, arguing the move violates the First Amendment and due process; the TV pool boycott spread as major networks suspended pooled coverage, while the White House launched a 24/7 “Trump TV” stream to bypass mainstream outlets. Industry Measurement: The Joint Industry Committee re-certified Comscore, iSpot and VideoAmp as national media-measurement “currencies” for 2026–2028, signaling continued consolidation around standardized audience data. AI & Publishing Deals: A new look at the licensing boom asks which AI firms are actually buying publisher content—and how concentrated (and opaque) those relationships are becoming. Journalism Education & Talent: Ghana’s Sunyani Technical University introduced a Bachelor of Technology in Mass and Media Communication to build practical, tech-forward skills. Press Freedom Beyond the US: South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy was released from custody in Djibouti and is on his way home, after days of uncertainty over his detention. Regional Media Governance: Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court flagged parts of an anti-corruption bill affecting media asset declarations as needing higher parliamentary approval.
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