AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoMedia Business: Stingray reported second-quarter revenue up 51.3% to $171.4 million, with growth driven by its TuneIn integration and expanding free ad-supported streaming channels. Agency Watch: Canada’s Avenir Global bought PR firms Archetype, Outcast and Nectar from UK-based Next 15 in a $94-million deal, while the Canadian Media Directors’ Council launched a career hub for media-agency workers. Public Media: Ottawa’s budget package includes a $501-million boost to the journalism tax credit, extending eligibility to broadcasters, and $600 million for Canadian screen and music sectors. Local News: A B.C. community-paper opinion piece warns that declining flyer revenue and limited provincial advertising support are putting local outlets at risk. PR and AI: A new survey found 75% of PR professionals believe the sector should lead efforts to improve brands’ visibility in AI tools, but only 22% expect it to do so.
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