AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Publishing: Salon is shutting down after 31 years, closing a long-running digital news outlet. Holiday Campaigns: M&S has launched its 2026 Christmas ad, starring James Norton as an undercover Santa, as the retailer joins the seasonal brand battle. Agency Rivalries: Publicis has hit back at WPP over remarks about a CEO handshake, while WPP Media promoted Rina Marie Simon to lead influencer and social commerce in APAC. Ad Platforms: AdsWizz is bringing audio campaigns to Apple Podcasts Video, while radio is gaining ground as small businesses expand advertising. Marketing Budgets: SVOD providers spent 29% less on marketing in Q3. McDonald’s is also splitting its top US marketing job as CMO Alyssa Buetikofer exits amid falling sales.
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