AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAd Platforms: Pinterest has opened video and display inventory to programmatic buyers, while Google has rewritten ad rules to strengthen protections for children online. Agency Moves: Stagwell’s acquisition of publisher advertising-services firm Freestar extends its media business; Publicis is expanding Marcel and has named Hagedorn its first CEO. Marketing Tech: Salesforce’s $5.7 billion Braze deal puts marketers at an “ecosystem crossroads,” as platforms compete to unify customer data and engagement. Bloomreach, by contrast, is emphasizing open access to data warehouses and customer platforms. AI & Search: ChatGPT reportedly sends small-business websites 115% more traffic even as visits fall 50%, a shift that could reshape how brands measure discovery. Meanwhile, marketers face tighter budget scrutiny for 2027, with Forrester warning AI costs could squeeze consumer-marketing plans.
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