AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedia M&A: Paramount has completed its $81B takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a $2B-scale Skydance mega-entity and raising questions about what happens to streaming bundles across Max and Paramount+. Regulatory Pressure on News: Disney’s ABC says FCC license reviews are pushing it to change editorial decisions, with the network alleging “blatant” constitutional violations. Cyber/Brand Risk: ASOS confirmed a hack that triggered “ASOS HACKED” push messages and may have exposed customer names and contact details, sending shares down sharply. AI in Comms: Washington State Athletics is partnering with FanWord to use AI for more consistent sports storytelling, while Nigeria’s INEC is setting up an AI division to fight disinformation ahead of 2027. Marketing & Consumer Trust: Starbucks faces a class action over “sugar-free” protein drinks allegedly containing 13–21g sugar per serving. B2B Events: A roundup of 2027 channel conferences flags rising AI costs and consolidation among partners and distributors. Creative Industry Policy: Malaysia’s communications minister says MADANI will back local film and music IP to reach international markets.
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