AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Ads Tax Overturned: Maryland’s tax court struck down the state’s digital advertising tax, ordering refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV and citing conflicts with federal Internet Tax rules and the First Amendment. AI & Search Marketing Tools: A roundup of enterprise AI search optimization tools spotlights OnBrand for tracking AI visibility at the employee level and closing the loop with content creation. Political Advertising Scrutiny: Washington’s PDC opened a formal investigation into the Let’s Go Washington PAC over alleged undeclared in-kind political advertising. Privacy/Browser Stakes in Antitrust: Mozilla warned that tighter Google remedies under appeal could cut off search partnership payments that keep Firefox alive. Convenience Retail AI Push: Octane launched an AI operating system for convenience stores, aiming to automate tasks across pricing, inventory, invoices, fuel, cash, labor and loss prevention. AI Infrastructure Spending: Big Tech’s AI capex surge is driving demand tailwinds for data-center suppliers like Vertiv. Brand/Packaging Watch: Hershey rolled out its 2026 Halloween lineup after a lawsuit over Reese’s pumpkin packaging was dismissed. OOH/Surveillance Debate: Renton, Washington, delayed action on Flock ALPR camera contracts pending a public presentation.
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