AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoItalian Music Loss: Peppino Di Capri, the Capri-born singer-songwriter and pianist who fused Neapolitan melody with rock’n’roll and twist, has died aged 87 after a long illness, leaving hits like “Champagne,” “Roberta,” and “Nun è peccato,” plus a legacy that even saw him open for the Beatles in 1965. Streaming & Rights in Europe: The EU’s top court ruled geo-blocking can still protect copyrighted content even if VPNs bypass it, a big deal for how music and academic publishing deals are structured across member states. Audio Ads Expansion: Amazon DSP now includes Spotify podcast inventory, letting advertisers buy podcast audio/video inventory programmatically alongside Spotify’s ad exchange options. Italian Music Industry Watch: Juventus’ reported lowball offer for Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez (under €10m) is being met with resistance, with Villa said to be unwilling to negotiate while his contract runs and his value remains high. Local Culture Calendar: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast runs July 15–19, with multiple Masses, a candlelight procession, live music from the Westerly Band, and fireworks.
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