AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegulatory Crackdown: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into LinkedIn over alleged “ghost jobs” and misleading job ads sold to Premium subscribers. Platform Trust & Safety: YouTubeVideoPromotion.com pushed a “safe” 2026 guide for real TrueView views, warning against bot-based promotions that can trigger drops and bans. Media Buying Watch: TV upfront negotiations are largely wrapped quietly, with networks and agencies declining comment as only Fox offered an update on ad commitments. AI Ad Spend Shift: eMarketer forecasts US AI ad spending hitting $32.03B in 2026, with 80% flowing through paid search listings tied to AI Overviews. AI Transparency Moves: Google is rolling out clearer labels for AI-generated ads across Search, YouTube, and Discover. Payments & MarTech: Lightspeed launched RevPay℠, integrating dealership payments into its DMS to streamline reconciliation and cash-flow visibility. Brand & Packaging: Rodney Strong refreshed wine packaging for “shelf and scroll” recognition, while SunRice launched Protein+ in the US. Sports Betting Concern: Advocates fear World Cup-driven betting addiction as Florida’s legalized market ramps up.
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