AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRegulators vs. “creepy” targeting: The FTC fined Cox Media Group nearly $1M after finding its “Active Listening” pitch misled advertisers—promising AI that could read real-time conversations from smart devices, when the claim was “technologically impossible.” Search goes agentic: At Google I/O 2026, Google unveiled an AI-powered Search shift where Gemini agents can take actions across apps—signaling a major change for how brands reach customers. Media shake-up: Stephen Colbert signed off from “The Late Show” after CBS ended the run, underscoring how late-night economics keep getting squeezed. Local operations, real-world impact: Plainfield officials moved to interview treasurer candidates and hire town office help as staffing gaps strain day-to-day governance. Sports tech momentum: Catapult reported a 67% jump in operating profit and revenue above A$200M, driven by expanding analytics beyond wearables. Workplace culture spotlight: Inspiring Workplaces named Europe’s Top 30 PeopleFirst organizations, putting trust and belonging front and center.
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