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Kiir tasks new Media Authority board with strengthening media sector

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July 4, 2026

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President Salva Kiir has called on the new board of directors of the Media Authority to strengthen the institution and promote professionalism in the country’s media sector. Kiir made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of the new officials at the State House on Friday. At the same event, Gen. Ruben Loro Karlo was sworn [] The post Kiir tasks new Media Authority board with strengthening media sector appeared first on Eye Radio.

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Information minister discusses local media development with Sweida governor

Sweida, June 25 (SANA) Information Minister, Khaled Zaarour, and Sweida Governor Mustafa al-Bakour discussed on Thursday ways to strengthen media performance in the southern province, with a focus on supporting local development issues and improving the role of community media. According to SANA, the meeting focused on enhancing media coverage of public services and development []

Awful Announcing

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· Jun 23, 2026

Kevin Durant’s Boardroom reaches distribution deal with Amazon’s Wondery

Boardroom, the sports media company co-founded by NBA star Kevin Durant and business partner Rich Kleiman, has reached an exclusive distribution agreement with Amazon-owned podcast network Wondery. The news was first reported by Todd Spangler of Variety. Wondery will acquire distribution and ad-sales rights to all of Boardroom’s podcasts and digital series. The content will

Canada's National Observer

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· Jun 25, 2026

News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases its AI strategy

News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases its AI strategy

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 25, 2026

Cannes Lion: Inside the UTA and DoorDash Ads Executive Soirée (Photos)

THR was the exclusive media partner for the party and hosted an editorial portrait studio there, which experienced an endless stream of stars, top creators and industry-leading executives.

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· Jun 24, 2026

UK government wants 'trusted' news sources promoted above the social media noise

That's public service media such as the BBC, according to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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· Jun 26, 2026

Backing the Press: Sekunjalo and partners inject millions to rebuild local media

Backing the Press: Sekunjalo and partners inject millions to rebuild local media

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Related coverage for "Kiir tasks new Media Authority board with strengthening media sector": Syrian Arab News Agency — Information minister discusses local media development with Sweida governor. Awful Announcing — Kevin Durant’s Boardroom reaches distribution deal with Amazon’s Wondery. Canada's National Observer — News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases its AI strategy. The Hollywood Reporter — Cannes Lion: Inside the UTA and DoorDash Ads Executive Soirée (Photos). The Register — UK government wants 'trusted' news sources promoted above the social media noise. Independent Online — Backing the Press: Sekunjalo and partners inject millions to rebuild local media