AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegulation & Safety: Malaysia starts enforcing age verification for social media, blocking under-16s from new accounts and requiring identity checks for existing users, with paid ads restricted to verified accounts. Tobacco Control: PAHO marks World No Tobacco Day by warning that nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes are being marketed with youth-targeted tactics, while the WHO flags the pouch boom as driven by aggressive promotion. Ad Law Watch: India’s Delhi High Court orders Google to pay Rs 30 lakh to Hindware and bars use of “Hindware” brand terms as ad keywords—another blow to keyword ad practices. Platform Monetization: Meta’s move toward paid social access sparks debate on whether free feeds are nearing an end. AI & Programmatic Ads: Mobvista reports Q1 growth powered by Mintegral’s AI smart bidding, with AI-driven revenue dominating. Election Integrity: TikTok launches an Ethiopia election hub and bans paid political ads, pairing labels and moderation with local-language support. Gambling Marketing Oversight: UK ASA/CAP bans betting ads featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland for strong under-18 appeal. Scam Alert: Reports highlight fake Uniswap ads on Google that net scammers $400K+.
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