AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPolitical Ads & Public Money: In the Philippines, the Senate impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte faces a major shift as prosecutors plan to drop a bribery charge, with lawmakers and the Palace arguing over whether the public is being “shortchanged.” World Teachers’ Day Protests: Teacher groups in Manila staged rallies demanding a P50,000 entry-level salary, higher allowances, and more education funding; ACT says police dispersal injured 16 teachers and students. Ad Tech/Platforms: The U.S. IRS replaced IRS2Go with a new IRS app, expanding what taxpayers can do from phones. Retail Media & Measurement: Infillion bought Foursquare, aiming to link ads to outcomes, while multiple reports track how AI and new ad formats are changing targeting and compliance. Sports Betting Creative Backlash: Commentary continues around Sydney Sweeney’s racy “sports” betting ads and the message they send. Infrastructure & Industry: New Zealand’s fast-track step for a Northland dry dock moves to expert review, with potential knock-on effects for maritime services and local jobs.
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