AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStreaming Ads: Major U.S. streamers are cranking up ad loads—Ampere says average ad time rose 18% from January to August 2026, with Paramount+ leading and Netflix’s ad minutes jumping 74% as ad-supported tiers keep expanding. Political AI & Campaigns: A Wisconsin race is spotlighting AI-generated political attack videos on social media, while a federal judge blocked Vermont’s AI election-media law from being enforced against a satirical “Planet Hank” video. Election Data Scrutiny: The DOJ is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson after she resisted turning over sensitive voter information, escalating the fight over election data access. Media/Entertainment Deals: Ketchup Entertainment picked up U.S. distribution rights for ViQueens, a 3DCG Viking adventure, and South Park’s creators issued a rare apology tied to delays on a Paramount musical comedy with Kendrick Lamar. MarCom in Sports & Brands: Jersey Mike’s is leaning into transactions over price in its growth push, while Polymarket is promoting the NFL opener with a $50 bonus code. Tech Infrastructure: NVIDIA is expanding Australia’s “AI factory” capacity via DSX partnerships, aiming for up to a 2-gigawatt buildout by 2027.
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