AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPress Freedom: Twenty-one Indian news publishers, including groups owned by Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, have asked the Supreme Court to strike down parts of the new privacy law, warning consent and data-erasure rules could obstruct investigations and expose sources. The court will hear the case next month. Brand Risk in China: Sanrio has ended its Hello Kitty tie-up with Japanese drama Vivant after a backlash over the show’s portrayal of Chinese agents. In a separate storm, brands dropped Kylian Mbappé and Chinese state TV suspended La Liga broadcasts after his Mao Zedong remark; apologies have not yet ended the fallout. Marketing & Creativity: Jio took its IPO campaign beyond investor communications, using outdoor ads, digital platforms and employee outreach to turn its public offering into a nationwide event. At an AI creative challenge in Mumbai, eight creators made films from surprise briefs, putting human originality in the spotlight. Agency Moves: VML India has named Kiran Ramamurthy CEO, succeeding Babita Baruah, who is moving to a regional role at Ford. Platform Scrutiny: Meta faces growing scrutiny over scam ads across the US, Europe and Asia.
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