AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBig Tech & News Funding: Australia’s push to make tech giants pay more for local news continues, with levy and compliance pressure back in focus as regulators and media groups argue the current model isn’t working. Gambling Advertising Crackdown: David Pocock says Labor is dragging its feet on tougher gambling ad curbs after fresh claims about VIP account managers and problem gamblers’ alleged experiences. Media Industry Moves: Omnicom Media appoints Ricky Chanana to a senior commercial role, while Screen Producers Australia names a new COO—signals of continued reshuffling across Australian marcom leadership. Digital Rights & Privacy: Smartglasses concerns resurface as a case highlights how camera-enabled devices can spark public-space privacy backlash. Retail & Payments: A US penny phaseout story underlines how cash-handling changes ripple into pricing and customer equity—useful context for Australian retailers watching payment transitions. Brand/Content Buzz: Spotify’s SongDNA hits 100m users, showing how music metadata is becoming a new engagement engine. Sports Marketing: Kobe McDonald’s St Kilda arrival shows how short-form video can massively lift club profile fast.
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