AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaryland Digital Ad Tax Struck Down: A Maryland tax court ruled the state’s first-in-the-nation digital advertising tax violates federal and constitutional rules, ordering refunds for Apple, Google and Peacock TV. Platform Transparency Push: Elon Musk says X will publicly show government takedown requests to boost algorithm transparency, though critics question how often requests are actually challenged. AI + Creative Measurement: Luma and Dumbstruck announced a “Creative Intelligence” partnership that uses AI plus human response to gauge emotional impact of video ads before spend, then speed up creative tweaks. Ad Tech/Media Growth: Zee Media reported Q1 FY27 ad revenue up 47.7% YoY to Rs 179.71 crore, while F&B is increasingly driving cinema profits in India as ticket growth slows. Brand/Identity Backlash: Instagram’s new wordmark update sparked immediate meme-level backlash over legibility, highlighting brand risk when familiar logos change. Scam Ads Under Fire: Meta faced another legal fight over scam investment ads, and separate reports detail how scammers use AI to target victims.
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