AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedia Business: Salon, one of the internet’s earliest digital publications, is closing after nearly 31 years, citing an unsustainable publishing model. Meanwhile, 13 Films founder Tannaz Anisi has launched boutique sales agency Filmbug Media, bringing its first slate to the American Film Market. Marketing & PR: Dubai-based PRDots has launched services spanning digital PR and AI visibility, while Almarai promoted Nabil Sleiman to vice-president of marketing services. The 2026 LIA awards named its Middle East and Africa regional winners. Regional Media: Egypt’s communications minister called for stronger Arab media coordination and a more effective shared narrative; Egypt and Syria also discussed expanding media cooperation. Press Freedom: UN experts condemned Egypt’s arrest and detention of an entire investigative newsroom, while press-freedom groups raised concerns over a surge in Israeli detentions and alleged abuse of journalists.
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