AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEthanol Push in India: Nitin Gadkari signed off regulations for 100% ethanol (E100), following the launch of E85 and a flex-fuel WagonR—another step in India’s bid to cut crude imports and expand biofuel mobility. Energy Shock Meets Retail Rules: With West Asia tensions still driving volatility, India kept petrol/diesel steady in key cities while tightening diesel supply—Maharashtra capped retail diesel at 200 litres per vehicle/day and barred bulk buyers from retail pumps. Trade Dispute in Digital Ads: Publicis resumed recommending The Trade Desk after an audit dispute was settled, a move that matters for programmatic transparency and advertiser trust. DOOH Goes Digital in Bahrain: Muharraq Municipality and Batelco will run 10 electronic advertising screens along Muharraq Ring Road for five years, signaling more municipal tech partnerships. Outdoor Deal Watch: oOh!media’s private-equity process advanced as bids jumped to $845m, extending due diligence. Agency Leadership: Innocean COO said the shop is acting more like consultants than just advertisers, while Omnicom Oceania named Kate Racovolis head of communications. Search Ads Compliance: Google expanded limited ad serving on Search for “untrustworthy” or confusing advertisers, rolling out gradually through 2028.
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