AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedia & AI Regulation: The UK competition watchdog has ruled that publishers can opt out of Google AI search summaries, aiming to restore bargaining power after complaints about traffic drops. Public Safety & Policing: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemned violent protests tied to Henry Nowak’s death, as police say 11 officers and a dog were injured in Southampton clashes. Tech & Connectivity: Ofcom reports poor mobile performance on much of the rail network, with results varying by operator and highlighting ongoing onboard coverage gaps. Advertising & Retail Media: Waken and Tesco are running a retail media activation using Rylan Clark-branded mouthwash neck tags to drive shoppers into a wider campaign. Business/Branding: Nextlane and Phyron have teamed up to let car dealers auto-generate AI video ads from vehicle photos and data. Weather: The Met Office warns of a hotter-than-normal summer with increased heatwave risk. Sports Media: KSI has shared further updates after quitting the Sidemen, while England’s Test return at Lord’s continues to dominate cricket coverage. Transport/Incident: A Royal Navy helicopter crash in Devon has triggered road closures as investigations continue.
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