AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAudience Measurement Shake-Up (India): India’s MIB suspended ad ratings by BARC India pending licence renewal, and TAM India has reapplied to return as an audience measurement provider, aiming to expand from RPD to cross-screen via partnerships. Creator/Media Business: Haelsoft launched a creator commerce marketplace for African creators to sell digital products and courses, positioning it as mobile-first and built for local payments. DOOH/Branding: Guinness rolled out the “LoVely” billboard campaign with AMV BBDO, using its harp mark to replace the “V” in “lovely” and lean on heritage tagline nostalgia. Cyber/Marcom Tech: Cysurance named ESET a preferred MDR vendor for a cyber warranty program, while Magnite and ITN expanded a partnership to bring agentic AI to local linear TV. Digital Ads & Privacy: A Meta youth-safety settlement won’t stop data collection or targeted ads for young users, critics say—raising questions for brand trust. Energy Costs (Ad Impact): With Brent back above $100 amid West Asia tensions, India’s fuel prices and OMC margins face renewed pressure, including reports of low diesel stock cover at some firms. Insider/Marketing Finance: Etsy director Frederick Wilson sold 20,000 shares for about $1.6M under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
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