AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPRSA-NY Big Apple Awards: PRSA-NY unveiled the 2026 Big Apple Awards shortlist after a record growth year, with tickets now on sale for the Sept. 17 gala at Sony Hall. Outdoor Advertising Crackdown: Oyo State’s signage regulator (OYSAA) launched fresh enforcement against 18+ illegal billboard operators, citing missing permits, unpaid fees, and unsafe or unauthorized placements. Energy Marketing Deal: Expand Energy will buy natural gas marketer Twin Eagle Holdings for $1.25B to expand North American gas marketing and commercial capabilities. Ethanol Policy Pushback (India): India’s government says E20 is safe and may support blends beyond 20%, but also admits it has not assessed how many vehicles are fully compatible; Arvind Kejriwal announced an Aug. 1 national town hall against E20. Ad Industry & AI: AAAN’s 53rd AGM in Lagos put AI at the center of the next advertising era, arguing agencies must evolve their talent and business models. Retail Tech Reliability: SOTI highlighted how unreliable in-store tech can drive shoppers away, stressing reliability as a brand-critical factor.
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