AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoReader Revenue: Editors at the Daily Mail, Mirror and Sun say subscriptions are changing how stories are packaged and sold, not what gets commissioned. Breaking news stays free; analysis and opinion are more likely to sit behind a paywall. Media Accountability: The Guardian and ITV News published allegations against David Walliams after a judge rejected his bid to block reporting. He denies being a sexual predator and has not been charged. The BBC has removed some of his shows from iPlayer, while Sky dropped a planned film, intensifying scrutiny of how broadcasters respond to misconduct claims. Advertising and TV: ITV is cutting $40 million in spending amid a weak ad market, as UK TV and film production spending falls by more than £2 billion. Retail Media: Morrisons is expanding its advertising offer across 1,700 convenience stores, extending brands’ access to shoppers beyond its larger supermarkets. Digital Reach: Most major UK news publishers lost Google search visibility this year, adding pressure to find audiences through subscriptions and other channels.
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