AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMedia Shake-up: Malaysia’s prime minister says the government previously rescued Utusan Malaysia and Kosmo! publisher Media Mulia, which has placed about 100 employees on paid leave as it reviews its business. Ghana’s Publishing Rebound: Ghana Publishing reported a 661% rise in after-tax profit after reforms to curb revenue losses. It is investing €1.5 million in security-printing equipment and seeking regional markets and government contracts. Industry Agenda: Sharjah’s Publishers Conference explored global growth and cross-border cooperation, alongside a programme mentoring women in publishing. Copyright & AI: Hollywood and music-industry groups joined the New York Times’ legal fight with OpenAI and Microsoft over copyrighted work, keeping creator compensation in focus. Book Trade: Lulu is making direct-to-consumer sales easier, while Chicago’s Unabridged Bookstore has changed hands after 46 years. In South Korea, young adults are returning to bookstores and book clubs. Access & Pressures: Alabama faces a federal challenge to restrictions on library books featuring transgender characters; the Sault Star has ended print publication after 125 years. Authors are also being warned about literary scammers posing as agents, publishers and book-club organizers.
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