AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGambling Ad Rules: Australia’s media regulator has issued guidance on a 2027 ban on celebrities, athletes and influencers appearing in gambling ads, including sponsorships and promotions. Platform Dispute: TikTok restored the advertising account for an Elon Musk documentary after initially blocking its ads, highlighting the platform’s power over campaign reach. Ad-Tech Shift: Retail media is gaining ground, with Target weighing in-store ad screens and Amazon pitching Thursday Night Football to advertisers; ChatGPT is also adding visual ad formats and measurement tools. Political Advertising: AI-generated political ads have topped $137 million ahead of the US midterms, while only 27% reportedly carried a disclaimer. Trust and Safety: Researchers say targeted online ads were used to deliver zero-click spyware, exposing a serious risk in the digital ad supply chain. Media Economics: MLB’s estimated linear TV ad revenue fell to $342.3 million, as streaming shifts audiences and ad dollars away from traditional broadcasts.
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