AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAd Tech & Data Governance: Permutive added former Experian Marketing Services president Genevieve Juillard to its board, signaling a push toward new data activation and collaboration strategies. AI Infrastructure & Local Backlash: A new report says more than $130B in AI data centers were blocked or delayed in 2026, with communities rejecting big power-and-cost demands from hyperscalers. Search Ads Go Agentic: Google launched Gemini-powered agent tools in Search ads in India, including a “Business Agent for Leads” beta that chats with users and turns interactions into qualified leads. Creative Ops for Always-On Social: WAV rolled out “Social Adaptation as a Service,” a white-label engine aimed at scaling native social creative across platforms without operational chaos. Media & Advertising Market Watch: Reuters reports Google is appealing an Indian trademark ruling tied to rivals bidding on its brand keywords, arguing it could harm consumers and competition. OOH Finance: Billboard operator Adams Outdoor raised $765.1M via asset-backed securities backed by billboard and digital display contracts. Local Marketing & Sponsorship: Kansas Athletics inked a multi-year Ripple deal to put an XRP patch on team jerseys, with added education funding for students. Brand Safety/Trust: UN communications chief Melissa Fleming urged youth to help strengthen information integrity and pushed for safer, less deceptive social platforms.
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