AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Media: An estimated 350,000 to 450,000 people rallied in Prague against the Czech government’s plan to replace household broadcasting fees with state funding. Critics fear the change could weaken public broadcasters’ independence; the government says it will not interfere with editorial decisions. Advertising: WARC forecasts global ad spending will rise 11.9% to $1.34 trillion this year, despite cautious consumers. Platform Accountability: Meta’s settlement with U.S. states will bring new teen safeguards to Instagram and Facebook, including overnight access limits and a combined daily time cap, within six months. Press Freedom: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused The Wall Street Journal of “reckless journalism” over a photo he says revealed his home’s location; he said security threats forced his family to relocate.
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