AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Ads Regulation: Costcutter is flagged as the first convenience retailer to breach new UK HFSS advertising rules, while the UK Mummy poster ban spreads and regulators keep tightening what can be promoted and where. Brand Safety & Platform Scrutiny: Meta is under renewed pressure after reports that AI-generated CSAM ads ran despite zero-tolerance claims, and Microsoft is rolling out sharper brand-safety controls for advertisers. Search & Measurement Shift: Google faces a £5bn UK lawsuit over search ads, Kroger tests product listing ads for AI shopping assistants, and more brands bet on ChatGPT ads as measurement and attribution tools expand. In-Car & Out-of-Home Backlash: BMW’s “Spider-Man” dashboard ads trigger customer anger and adblocker talk, while London bans posters for an Irish director’s movie. Agency & Budget Pressure: WPP cuts over 1,200 roles and shrinks workforce as clients rein in marketing spend, even as Spotify pushes deeper into podcast advertising with paid-user growth. Retail Media Momentum: Amazon’s ad revenue climbs 26% and local ad platforms keep scaling, including new reservation and commission-free tools for restaurants.
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