AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedia Freedom: The Taliban suspended BBC World Service FM broadcasts across Afghanistan, while Turkish authorities took control of the country’s most-watched news channel and blocked an opposition party’s X account, renewing concerns over independent reporting. PR & Public Affairs: FGS Global acquired Washington lobbying firm The Russell Group, its third deal this year, expanding its reach in food and agriculture policy. Election Integrity: U.S. officials say federal cooperation with states and platforms on foreign influence operations has weakened ahead of the midterms, even as AI makes campaigns easier to deploy. Nigeria’s INEC, meanwhile, has created a specialist AI unit to counter digital threats before its 2027 elections. Advertising: The UK’s National Trust paused TikTok ads after an AI-content error, a fresh reminder of the brand-safety risks around automated content. Broadcasting: Ben Frow is stepping down as chief content officer of UK network 5 after 14 years.
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