AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPlatform Shift: Meta’s ad revenue growth has more than doubled Google Search’s as AI reshapes online advertising. Google is expanding sponsored placements in AI search, while Instagram is reportedly offering YouTube creators up to $500,000 to bring shows to the platform and testing videos up to 90 minutes. Election Ad Surge: Spending and reservations in the Texas Senate race have hit a record $573 million. A judge also ordered three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads removed, underscoring growing scrutiny of campaign advertising. Industry Moves: Affle agreed to acquire Perion Network for $420 million, while Zee5 launched ZAP, an advertiser platform powered by Saptharushi. Marketing & Agencies: WFA research found 96% of major brands now use AI in marketing. Virtue Asia named Ambalika Sen managing director for India as it builds its culture-first creative business.
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