AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBrand Risk: Real Madrid apologised to China after Kylian Mbappé’s Mao Zedong remark triggered sponsor withdrawals and a La Liga broadcast suspension, underscoring the commercial cost of misjudging local sensitivities. Media Freedom: Twenty-one Indian publishers are challenging the DPDP Act in the Supreme Court, warning it could expose sources and hinder investigations; IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says the government is open to media concerns. Platform Accountability: Meta faces growing scrutiny over scam advertising, with a US lawsuit alleging the company profited from deceptive ads; concerns are also being raised in Europe and Asia. Agency Moves: VML India named Kiran Ramamurthy CEO, while Kinnect appointed Shipra Chinchankar national planning director. Marketing Watch: Coca-Cola reported strong growth in India, crediting affordability and premiumisation efforts, alongside social content and influencer activity for Sprite.
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