AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBrand Leadership: Lululemon named Ben Hallam, formerly of Four Seasons, chief brand officer and Emily Sunderland strategy chief as it continues a leadership overhaul. Campaigns: Visa is using comedian Cyrus Broacha in an ongoing series that turns mobile-payment myths into pranks and explainers. AI and Creative: Video platform Medeo is adding white-label tools and production services for agencies; Sprout Social, meanwhile, launched AI sentiment analysis in NewsWhip to track the reputational impact of news coverage. Agency Moves: Manifest acquired Chicago firm Morning Walk, expanding its integrated marketing capabilities. Media Business: Newsletter platform beehiiv will host a London conference on audience growth, attention and new publishing models. Marketing Rules: Australia’s communications regulator fined a telco $650,000 for sending winback messages to former customers, underscoring the risks of marketing without valid consent.
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