AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAmazon Ad-Fraud Lawsuits: Florida is among 22 states joining the FTC in suing Amazon over alleged “secret ad surcharge” pricing that, regulators say, overcharged more than 1.2 million advertisers by over $20B since 2019—claims that could ripple into retail ad costs and consumer prices. Local Business & Hiring: Checkers & Rally’s is adding two new concession stands at Raymond James Stadium, expanding its non-traditional sports venue footprint in Tampa. Banking Oversight Update: First National Bank of Pasco says the OCC has terminated its 2025 formal agreement, citing improved safety, soundness, and compliance. AI Regulation Watch: The EU designated ChatGPT as a “Very Large Online Search Engine” under the Digital Services Act, putting generative AI under tougher compliance timelines. Marketing Industry Spotlight (Florida): Prevue Meetings + Incentives kicks off Meeting Planner Appreciation Month in September, with Caesars as presenting sponsor and Florida partners onboard. Media/Comms Legacy: Sheri Herman, a cable and digital media pioneer behind E! Entertainment, died at 71.
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