AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAgency Moves: Publicis Groupe completed its LiveRamp acquisition, launching an AI growth platform that clients can own and control. Christmas Campaigns: Lidl’s festive advert puts EastEnders’ Shaun Williamson behind a singalong to Slade’s “Merry Christmas Everybody”; John Lewis has tapped Sam Fender to cover the Rolling Stones for its seasonal ad. Digital Policy: France approved a tax on internet data, a move that could raise costs for digital platforms and reshape the market. Political Comms: Brazil and Spain took top honours at the 2026 Napolitan Victory Awards, with Spanish consultant Aleix Sanmartín named Consultant of the Year. Ad Transparency: A WatchDog.MD investigation says paid Facebook and Instagram ads recruited Moldovans for Russia’s army, raising concerns about platform oversight and the use of personal data.
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