AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStreaming & Ads: Netflix’s “no free trial” policy stays firm in 2026, even as prices climb—viewers are pushed toward carrier bundles (like T-Mobile’s Netflix on Us) or ad-supported tiers, while separate guides still point people to legal free streaming alternatives (Pluto TV, Tubi, and YouTube’s ad-supported movie picks). Media & Local Journalism: Pangasinan’s long-running community paper The Sunday Punch published its final print issue after nearly 70 years, a reminder of how tough print economics have become. Sports Marketing: World Cup ad boards show a shift away from Japanese manufacturing brands toward service-sector sponsors and Gulf capital, signaling changing global manufacturing momentum. Brand/Creative Moves: iFLYTEK launched its Central Asia AI platform in Uzbekistan, positioning the region as an AI hub; meanwhile, Electric Marshmallow Productions announced its sci-fi series SPACE PIRATES starring Sandra Mae Frank. Regulation & Trust: India’s health-literacy gap is blamed for high out-of-pocket spending, while India’s government also escalated scrutiny of Meta over Instagram ads tied to child sexual abuse material.
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