AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAd Measurement Deal: Nielsen has agreed to buy DoubleVerify for about $2.15B in an all-cash move, aiming to combine TV-style measurement with digital verification across the full ad lifecycle. Browser/Ad Tech Pressure: Microsoft Edge is starting to disable Manifest V2 extensions, tightening the no-friction ad-blocking era after similar Chrome moves. Mobile Privacy: An EFF report says Android ad libraries can transmit precise location to ad networks and data brokers by default once users grant location access. Energy & Brand Trust (India): Oil marketing companies doubled down on E20 petrol testing, rejecting moisture/chloride contamination claims and citing strict monitoring across the supply chain. Energy Risk (Macro): CareEdge warns US tariffs on Russian oil could push crude above $100 and hit India’s inflation and current account. Local Marketing/Community: IOCL’s Project Sprint 2.0 targets retail expansion plus brand visibility, while Bengal’s government plans a white paper reviewing outcomes from past Bengal Global Business Summits.
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