AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedia Ownership: UK scrutiny is building around Comcast’s £1.6 billion Sky-ITV deal. The NUJ warns the combined company could control more than 70% of the UK TV ad market, raising concerns for competition and advertiser choice. AI & Trust: A Cint report says 74% of U.S. consumers believe brands should disclose when AI is used in advertising, putting transparency on marketers’ agenda. Marketing Technology: Databricks has moved its CustomerLake Campaign Agents into beta, with early customers reporting faster audience building; HP estimates the platform could cut CDP costs by up to 40%. Brand Strategy: Applebee’s CMO Michelle Chin is leaning into everyday social occasions, using the chain’s neighborhood roots to give people more reasons to visit. Global Campaigns: Taobao is investing $14.9 million to deepen its Singapore presence, while Ireland’s Bord Bia is putting €1 million behind autumn beef marketing.
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