AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarketing & Media Awards: Publicis Groupe Africa named Andrea Quaye Marketer of the Year at the Bookmark Awards, spotlighting her digital-first playbook across Heineken and Carling Black Label, including QR/WhatsApp bottle-return mechanics. AI in Education & Trust: The NEET paper leak row is widening, with allegations that AI was used in preparing and translating exams, pushing the NTA toward fresh scrutiny and possible format changes. Sports Sponsorship Shake-up: A report on Mbappé’s Nike split frames a potential new model for elite sports deals—performance-linked, equity-style partnerships instead of traditional sponsorship. Digital Advertising Tech: KRAFTON Ad Platform India (with NEPTUNE) launches ad-tech in India and will run BGMI ad operations, from inventory planning to optimization, as gaming keeps pulling brand budgets. Brand Safety/Consumer Claims: Avo oil is under fire as lawsuits allege “premium health” marketing may mask inconsistent or diluted product composition. Banking Tech & Growth: Temenos was named a Gartner Leader for retail core banking in Europe, while Tandem reshuffled senior leadership to push sustainable finance strategy.
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