AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Digital Sovereignty: The European Parliament will replace Google with France’s Qwant as its default search engine, aligning with a wider EU push on chips, cloud and AI. EU Telecom & Space: The Commission proposes a new EU framework for mobile satellite services, splitting the 2GHz band for government and commercial use to boost resilience and Direct-to-Device connectivity. Tobacco Marketing Scrutiny: Dutch doctors and charities complain to ad regulators that Philip Morris is using an AI-led campaign with QR codes to steer public opposition to tougher tobacco rules. Hospitality & Sports Marketing: UK hospitality eyes a summer rebound as staycations and World Cup pub viewing drive extra spend—good news for brands planning high-footfall activations. M&A in Betting: Bally’s Intralot and evoke agree an all-share deal valuing evoke at a big premium, setting up a larger UK sports betting platform. Brand & Comms Appointments: Ncontracts names Dr. Maureen Schumacher CMO, while Sodali & Co appoints Fabio Bianconi Head of Italy. Media Culture Clash: ITV’s Loose Women faces a reported “civil war” over Nadia Sawalha’s return, with colleagues reportedly preparing to block her. Energy Security & China Tech: Brussels moves to curb “high-risk” solar inverter funding tied to Chinese vendors, reflecting fears of remote disruption and data access.
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