AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI + Antitrust: The U.S. DOJ is back with “targeted” second requests aimed at speeding merger reviews, and it has already closed its first case under the updated approach—while also settling a major HSR-related lawsuit with KKR for a record $250M. Retail Media: Simon is forming a retail media network, signaling more consolidation in the ad-tech stack as brands chase measurable shelf-to-screen demand. Search/Ads Tech: Google is expanding Demand Gen ads with messaging and AI video, pushing marketers toward more automated creative workflows. QSR Mobile: Taco Bell tops Ipsos’ 2026 mobile ordering study for overall experience and digital value, with order accuracy and temperature leading what customers care about. Retail Beauty Pivot: Target is launching “Target Beauty Studio” in 600 stores with dedicated advisors and 1,600 products—after the Ulta-in-Target partnership ended. Creator Marketing Risk: Good Good’s president stepped in as the channel faced fallout from a controversial ad, with Callaway cutting ties. Brand Partnerships: Venables Bell+ Partners rolls out Espolòn Tequila’s “Ride the Rooster” platform across TV, digital, social, and experiential activations. Healthcare Comms: New scholarship programs (Dr. Ricardo Schwarcz, Stuart Piltch, Dr. Stanley Sy) emphasize original essays and patient-centered impact—showing how marcom is being used to recruit future talent.
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