AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedia & Platforms: Google is shutting down Android’s Google Assistant on Sept. 4, replacing it with Gemini across devices—an ecosystem shift that will reshape how Android ads and content reach users. OOH & Retail Media: LED Truck Media is rolling out mobile glasses-free 3D anamorphic campaigns across major US markets, while Townsquare says digital ad momentum accelerated in Q2 as broadcast softness continues. Ad Tech & Measurement: Fossil’s holiday push hit 58.8M impressions using AI audience profiling via ReachTV and partners, and Subtext won MarTech Breakthrough’s “Conversational Marketing” top honor. Agency/Publisher Economics: WPP reported more red ink but pointed to turnaround progress, while also cutting 1,267 roles in the first half; Lamar raised guidance after Q2 AFFO growth. Regulation & Trust: UK clears Paramount’s $110bn Warner Bros Discovery deal with legally binding commitments; in India, E20 fuel claims keep sparking debate as SIAM withdraws earlier contamination concerns and the government says only rare cases were found. Industry Ops: A major rail power failure disrupted services in the UK, and BBC hired a young entrepreneur to help reach younger audiences.
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