AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStreaming & Ads: Spotify is testing a “skip ad” button for podcast ads inserted by creators/third parties, while keeping Spotify-produced spots unskippable—another sign the platform is tightening control of its podcast ad business. Music Biz Deals: Jazz Pharmaceuticals agreed to buy Actio Biosciences for $820M upfront plus up to $500M in milestones, aiming to expand its epilepsy pipeline with ABS-1230 for KCNT1-related pediatric seizures. Global Pop Culture: Roc Nation denied Jay-Z album rumors, calling “album done” “fake news,” as fans await any follow-up to 4:44. Artist Health: KATSEYE’s Sophia is taking a temporary mental health break from the group after medical consultations. Live Music & Risk: The inaugural LA Jazz Festival was abruptly postponed days before kickoff due to last-minute permit and public safety costs, leaving artists and vendors out of pocket. Local Scenes: Coventry’s Arts on Main Day returns with music, spoken word, and art vendors; and a new “Moana: Voices Across the Ocean” SiriusXM special spotlights Polynesian artists. Hip-Hop Justice: Tupac Shakur’s murder trial began with jury selection in Las Vegas, nearly 30 years after his 1996 killing.
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