AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBig Tech Under Fire: The FTC and 22 US states sued Amazon, alleging it secretly inflated ad auction prices for 1.2 million advertisers, while Amazon denies wrongdoing. Regulators vs. Scams: Meta removed fraud ads in India after authorities flagged sexually explicit lures for malware and phishing. Political Ads in Court: US Supreme Court just heard a bid to lift a block on discounted campaign ad pricing, as GOP groups push for more TV/radio ad access. AI Advertising Push: OpenAI’s ChatGPT ads expansion to India (Free/Go tiers) keeps the spotlight on how sponsored content will be shown and regulated. Local Media & OOH: WeThinkMedia was named JCDecaux NZ’s exclusive Australian sales rep, giving brands a direct route into NZ out-of-home inventory. Brand Campaigns: Edith Cowan University launched “Go Further,” using local talent to refresh higher-ed advertising. Public Sector Transparency: Maharashtra requires CCTV recording of assistant professor interviews and publication of final lists—an unusual governance move with clear comms implications.
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