AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI in Entertainment: Particle6’s AI-generated performer Tilly Norwood is set for a feature debut in “Misaligned,” spotlighting the creative promise—and labor-contract controversy—around synthetic actors. Podcast Advertising: Podscribe data shows Shopify staying No. 1 in June podcast ad spend (up 17% to $5.7M) as Mint Mobile jumps and host-read formats keep winning. Audio Trust vs Sound: A blind test finds radio listeners can’t reliably tell AI voices from human ones until they’re told which is which, with humor the main human edge. Media & Measurement Policy: India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting orders BARC to suspend TV ratings publication under the 2026 framework, reshaping how advertisers plan. Sports Sponsorship & Branding: NASCAR’s O’Reilly becomes a standout entitlement sponsor in its second-tier series, with color strategy designed to avoid confusion with Craftsman. FAST TV Expansion: Titan OS adds 30 Radial Entertainment FAST channels across Europe, boosting ad-supported discovery on smart TVs. Local Radio Rebrand: Iowa’s KDAO shifts to “Rewind 93” with a 90s pop format and expanded local news/sports.
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