AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAd-Tech Security: Researchers say spyware was delivered through targeted online ads, including attacks on Al Jazeera journalists that could infect devices without a click, raising fresh questions about ad-network safeguards. Publisher Economics: Google says 400 publications now partner in its AI content pilot, with the company paying publishers and adding attributed article overviews and audio briefings. Political Advertising: In Serbia’s election campaign, the ruling SNS spent about €100,000 on Facebook and Instagram ads in the first month—more than all other lists combined. In the U.S., political TV ad spending is up 30% to $3.8 billion through mid-October. Creator Marketing: Tiger Finder launched a TikTok “Rising Stars” tool to help brands find fast-growing creators before their rates climb. Industry Moves: Publicis Groupe Africa won Loeries’ Regional Agency Group of the Year for a third straight year, while telemedia leaders pointed to practical services, localization and payment options as key growth drivers.
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