AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMeta & WhatsApp Regulation: India’s government has asked Meta to explain WhatsApp’s new username feature and paused any rollout until consultations finish, citing fraud/impersonation and misinformation risks. Social Platform Strategy: Lush is returning to mainstream social with Bluesky after quitting major platforms in 2021 over “predatory algorithms,” aiming for more authentic staff-led posting. Ad Tech & Media Hiring: The Trade Desk tapped Shreya Dutta as senior director for India inventory partnerships, signaling continued push into publisher supply. AI in Marketing Ops: Vertex Service Partners is rolling out Revin’s AI voice and SMS agents to speed lead response and book appointments across its roofing brands. Gaming & Digital Distribution: Sony says new PlayStation games from Jan 2028 will be digital-only, ending physical disc production for new releases. Brand Marketing in Sports: Bank of America’s free “fan bands” at the 2026 World Cup are going viral as a low-cost, high-memorable alternative to pricey merch. Corporate Marketing Leadership: Hiscox created a group chief marketing and revenue officer role, appointing Aparna Sarin to link customer insight to growth.
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