AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Work Shifts: Companies are hiring for brand-new AI roles even as the labor market feels stuck—new job titles range from “Claude Evangelist” to “vibe coder,” while Microsoft’s AI warnings keep white-collar anxiety high. Data & Trust: EY pulled an AI-generated cybersecurity report after fake citations surfaced, a reminder that speed without review can backfire fast. MarCom in Motion: Publicis is buying LiveRamp in a $2.2B deal to accelerate “data co-creation” for smarter agents—an agent-era bet that puts measurement and collaboration at the center. Marketing That Pushes Back: Skinny Mobile’s “ads in phone calls” stunt sparked backlash, yet thousands opted in, showing how provocative formats can still win attention. Local Spotlight: KC Streetcar’s Berkley Riverfront extension opens May 18, with a ceremony-first rollout and standard late-night hours after. Healthcare Comms: NESHCo brings its “Craft of Connection” conference to Burlington May 27–29, aiming to make healthcare messaging more human.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.