AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal News Funding & Sustainability: OutSFL won a Press Forward South Florida Newsroom Strength Grant, including a sustainability audit, coaching, and a $20,000 stipend to bolster independent LGBTQ coverage. Press Freedom Under Pressure: The NUJ hit back at reports Labour again denied Declassified UK journalists media passes to its party conference, warning exclusions undermine scrutiny and public trust. Newsroom Economics & Trust: Reuters Institute’s 2026 Digital News Report shows global trust at a record low (37%), while Kenya and Nigeria lead at 68%—a reminder that shrinking newsrooms and falling trust travel together. Journalism in the AI Age: A study on how journalists feel about citing AI-generated PR pitches adds fuel to the debate over verification and source quality. Media Industry Losses: Pulse Magazine founder Paul Giorgio, 75, died—another reminder of how local media communities keep moving even as key figures pass on. Community & Culture: The Divine Feminine Podcast launched with Lynn Goldsmith as premiere guest, blending art, journalism, music, and spirituality.
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