AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOOH Growth: Global out-of-home ad spend hit $54.2bn in 2025 (+15%), with digital out-of-home pushing forecasts to $56.4bn in 2026, while Africa remains a smaller slice at about $1.2bn. World Cup Marketing & Culture: FIFA’s blockbuster halftime show (July 19) stacks global pop and Afrobeats talent, with Burna Boy joining Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS—an obvious brand moment for African music. Media Integrity & Trust: A Europe-wide investigation says coordinated bot activity targeted public broadcaster comment sections, with “Iran” the most manipulated topic—another reminder that audience engagement needs protection. South Africa Governance & Comms: Tshwane council is set to vote on suspending City Manager Johan Mettler amid allegations tied to tender rigging claims, while South Africa’s lobbying debate keeps heating up around Resolve Communications. Energy & Mobility: Adnoc Distribution says South Africa isn’t yet ready for commercially viable fast-charging hubs, linking rollout to EV adoption and grid readiness. Mining & Investment: Ivanhoe Mines reports 64,328 tonnes of copper in Q2 2026 at Kamoa-Kakula as it ramps smelting capacity in the DRC.
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