AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWhite House Press-Freedom Fight: The US Justice Department defended Trump’s move to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House access, calling entry a “privilege, not a right” and citing national security and “professionalism,” as the outlets push back in court and other media signal solidarity. Press Safety Abroad: A watchdog warned Serbia’s journalists face rising threats and hostility ahead of the Oct. 25 election, urging Belgrade and EU partners to protect reporters. Local Journalism Funding: Canada’s WVPE Public Radio won a $500,000 grant to expand local newsroom capacity in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Media Business & Policy: Sony Music Group joined ARIAM, an AI policy coalition spanning creative and media sectors. Broadcast Cost Cuts: The BBC plans to axe sports bulletins on its news channel and cut senior sports roles as it targets major savings. Publishing & Games: Knopf announced Ian McEwan’s nonfiction collection “Between Books” for next spring, while new publisher PUBLSH launched the Disco Elysium-inspired episodic mystery “Pera Coda.” Industry Watch: Sensor Tower said Japan PC/PlayStation unit sales rose 13% in H1 2026, led by Resident Evil Requiem.
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