AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedia M&A: Seven West Media and Southern Cross Austereo have merged into Southern Cross Media Group (SXL), with flat TV ad revenue but growing audio (podcasts/LiSTNR) and $30M cost savings so far. Press Freedom & Safety: The CPJ says Mexico’s journalist killings are spiking, urging federalization to end impunity. Platform Accountability: A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta after youth-safety rulings and penalties tied to teen mental health harms. Regulation Watch (UK): Ofcom rebuked Radio Caroline for mistakenly broadcasting King Charles III’s death “out of curiosity,” including 16 minutes of silence. Journalism & Legal Settlements: A Kansas reporter tied to a 2023 raid on a newspaper will receive $850K to settle her federal lawsuit. Ad Tech/CTV Monetization: Amagi expanded its TV9 Network partnership to run end-to-end CTV/digital distribution and monetization, including AdFlow Orchestrator. Local Media Business: New Zealand’s MediaWorks is set to be bought by Australia’s Sports Entertainment Group for NZ$130M, pending approvals. Fact-Checking: Rappler debunked a fake claim about Ralph Recto taxing Alex Eala’s prize money.
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