AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedia Deal Watch: Sky’s Dana Strong is pushing UK regulators to quickly approve Sky’s £1.6bn acquisition of ITV’s broadcast business, arguing it’s the fastest route to a “national streaming champion.” Sports Rights & Ad Dollars: Australia’s NRL locks in a record $5.3bn TV rights deal through 2034, with Nine and Foxtel/DAZN coverage and advertising cash baked into the structure. Streaming Shift: Free streaming is pulling viewers faster than paid subscriptions, with FAST leaders like Tubi and Pluto TV gaining hours watched and ad revenue. Branding Wins: Eastern Michigan University picked up two Telly Awards for student-focused campaign branding. Regulation Pressure: India orders Meta to remove Instagram ads tied to child sexual abuse material, escalating scrutiny of ad moderation. Outdoor/On-Field Marketing Risk: England’s Jordan Henderson is set to miss the rest of the World Cup after a freak wrist injury while celebrating over advertising hoardings. Regional Media Expansion: SADC’s dedicated TV channel project is nearing launch, with advertising profits shared across member states.
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