AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedia & Tech Policy: NBC News defended “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker after Trump threatened to push the FCC to “rebuke or punish” her over comments about his endorsement record, keeping the network’s editorial independence in the spotlight. AI & Privacy: Australia’s Coles and Woolworths are trialing facial recognition in stores, and experts warn about “scope creep” from safety to intrusive customer profiling. MarCom Industry Moves: Kohl’s promoted Arianne Parisi to chief customer officer and is bringing in Elliott Rodgers as chief operating officer, signaling a tighter focus on omnichannel experience, loyalty, and personalization. Brand/Entertainment Marketing: HBO redesigned the Hogwarts house crests for its Harry Potter reboot, a clear pre-release visual refresh aimed at reigniting fandom ahead of the Sept. 1 anniversary. Legal/Comms Risk: Meta’s $18B settlement with states over youth social-media harms includes default limits and night-time blocks, but critics say it still doesn’t go far enough. Local Connectivity: Cox finished a $49M fiber broadband build in New Kent County, extending high-speed access to about 10,500 homes and businesses.
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