AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Shopping: Amazon is testing Sponsored Product ads in replies from its text-based shopping agent, while advertisers are being urged to prepare for AI-led holiday shopping. Search & Chatbot Ads: Google is adding up to four ads in AI Mode as Reddit tests search ads amid falling Google referrals. ChatGPT ads have launched in Pakistan, but research suggests they deliver far less value per visit than Google Search. Ad Tech: SeenThis now connects Claude and ChatGPT to video-ad creation, while NAVER has launched an AI agent for its rebranded N Ads platform. Political Advertising: US midterm spending hit a record $11.9 billion, but heavily funded attack ads failed to deliver some expected wins; new rules are also taking aim at deceptive AI-generated ads. Holiday Campaigns: Christmas spots are rolling out, with Prada opting for hand-drawn animation as brands compete for seasonal attention. Marketing Jobs: UK employers will be required to include salary details in job ads, a change with implications for marketing recruitment.
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