AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAd-Tech Surveillance: Reuters reports Israeli firm Discover-Tech was the top bidder for ad space tied to Starlink traffic in more than 100 countries. Researchers suspect the bidding could enable user tracking, but say there’s no proof anyone was tracked. AI & Discovery: Nielsen reports 98% of marketers use AI, but only 15% can link AI-discovery spending to ROI as consumers increasingly turn to AI to find brands. Brand Safety: Advertising leaders warn that agencies continue to fund online hate through ad placements; the Global Disinformation Index estimates 100 UK and US YouTube channels could earn $13.3 million in ad revenue this year. Media Planning: Advertisers estimate AM/FM radio’s weekly reach at 43%, less than half Nielsen’s 86% figure, suggesting brands may be overlooking the medium. Ad Privacy: Google’s updated policy allows Gmail and Photos data to inform personalized ads, raising fresh questions about how consumer information is used.
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