AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoStreaming Consolidation: Fox completed its $22 billion Roku takeover, combining Roku with Tubi, Fox One and other digital properties under a new division. Roku founder Anthony Wood joins Fox’s board, strengthening the company’s reach across streaming and advertising. Election Ad Boom: Gray Media reported record quarterly revenue of $972 million, including $198 million in political ads. Core ad revenue fell without acquisitions, as campaign spending crowded out other advertisers. The 2026 midterms were the most expensive U.S. election cycle on record. Retail Media: Amazon’s shopping agent will accept orders by text and serve Sponsored Product ads in its replies, bringing paid placements into conversational shopping. Brand Watch: McDonald’s U.S. chief marketing officer is stepping down as the chain faces declining sales.
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