AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAd Spending: Ontario’s health ministry spent $13.3 million on advertising last year, renewing scrutiny of how public funds are used to promote government programs. Media Subscriptions: CNN is expanding its All Access streaming service to Canada and the U.K., testing whether its global reach can convert viewers into paying subscribers. Platform Changes: Meta’s ban on ByteDance advertising across seven markets adds pressure to an already shifting social ad landscape; a separate TikTok link restriction could also complicate creator campaigns for media buyers. Influencer Marketing: Scrutiny of endorsements continues to heat up in 2026, keeping disclosure and trust in the spotlight. Canadian Brands: Experts say consumers’ shift toward supporting Canadian brands may outlast the politics that sparked it, a trend marketers will be watching.
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