AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOOH & Retail Media Momentum: OOH hit a new first-quarter high at $2.12B, with digital growth and AI brands driving the lift, while Retail Media Expansion: John Lewis strengthens its retail media offer via Kevel and iHeartMedia expands its Amazon Ads partnership—signals that ad tech and retail inventory are still consolidating fast. Regulation & Ad Compliance: UK watchdog banned Adidas, Calvin Klein and Uniqlo ads over misleading “recycled” claims, and California’s new limits on loud streaming ads take effect July 1, adding pressure on creative and trafficking standards. AI in Marketing: OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads push and Google Ads product/reporting changes (plus “Sponsored label” tweaks) keep AI ad formats moving into mainstream buying. Brand/Media Business Moves: Comcast plans to split media and technology into two public companies, and Walmart is betting big on streaming ads with its Vibe.co acquisition. Campaigns & Public Messaging: A DRC “Invest in the DRC” campaign launched in the US, while a charity commission review targets alleged settlement-property marketing—both show how advertising scrutiny is widening beyond pure commerce.
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