AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPress Freedom & Politics: Philippines Sen. Rodante Marcoleta apologized after calling journalists “paid hacks,” while Senate media groups said the attack was reckless and demanded evidence. Media Industry Shakeups: CBS News fired “60 Minutes” veteran Scott Pelley amid leadership turmoil under Bari Weiss, reigniting debate over editorial independence. Tech vs Journalism Funding: Meta blasted Australia’s proposed “news bargaining” tax on social platforms, arguing it’s unfair and would turn journalism into a government subsidy. Safety & Accountability: France mission by EFJ/RSF and partners will assess media freedom ahead of elections after hundreds of press-freedom violations since 2023. UK Budget Pressure: Starmer is reportedly weighing a smaller defence spending increase, with ministers citing economic strain. Marketing & Media Business: WPP Media topped India new-business rankings in Q1 2026, while WPP and Publicis face off in a Coca-Cola media/data review. Sports/Transfers (light): Liverpool and others continue lining up summer targets as transfer rumors churn.
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