AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI Search Ads: Google is taking ads in AI Mode to more countries, even as it says they earn less than traditional search ads. The expansion comes as slowing search-ad growth and heavy AI investment unsettle investors. Agency Business: WPP Media returned to growth, though WPP’s revenue fell 2.1% and APAC remained its weakest market. Platform Revenue: Amazon’s ad sales rose 11% in Q3, their slowest growth since the company began reporting the figure in 2020, as online sales also softened. Market Trends: UK adspend climbed 11% in Q2, led by retail media, cinema and social, while retail media spend is up 31% ahead of a record festive quarter. Ad Standards: India’s advertising watchdog found every nutraceutical ad it reviewed failed its standards, adding to fresh scrutiny of misleading health claims.
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