AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAd-Tech Security: Citizen Lab says targeted ads delivered Candiru spyware to at least 45 Al Jazeera devices, without a click. The disclosure has sparked calls for an independent investigation and renewed scrutiny of ad networks used to reach audiences. AI & Political Ads: More than $137 million has gone to AI-generated midterm ads, but only 27% carried a disclaimer, according to one report. Surveys also point to widespread concern that AI ads can mislead voters. Platform Targeting: Reports say ChatGPT ads may use prompts and personal details for targeting, as the service expands advertising into seven more Asian markets. IAS and DoubleVerify are bringing independent measurement to ChatGPT ads. Media & Budgets: Channel 4 has launched an instant ad-buying platform and partnered with Channel 5 on a new advertiser offering. Meanwhile, reports say major brands are spending less on advertising as a share of sales, even as consumer brands increase budgets and retail media gains ground.
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