AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAd Tech & Policy: A developer-led fix for ad-blocker behavior is back in the spotlight after Daring Fireball readers found NetNewsWire omitting “ads on Apple Maps” links, pointing to built-in filtering rules that hide ad-related domains. Gaming Monetization: Microsoft is testing ad-supported “free” Xbox cloud gaming, saying ads won’t interrupt gameplay—another step in the push to monetize streaming. CTV Measurement: Jamloop is pitching experiment-grade performance measurement for connected TV ads via a Recast partnership, aiming to tighten how brands value outcomes. Pharma Advertising Fight: Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly over alleged misleading GLP-1 weight-loss ads, escalating a high-stakes dispute over claims and consumer messaging. Political Ads & Scrutiny: TikTok was fined for unlawful user data collection tied to ads, while U.S. lawmakers pressed the Education Department over proposed office transfers that could weaken student protections. Local Media Funding: Vermont and other states are moving to prioritize local outlets in state advertising dollars, keeping the “who gets the ad spend” debate front and center.
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