AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSports Marketing: The Florida Panthers are doubling down on brand-building, naming Brian Smiley Senior VP of Marketing to oversee marketing across four venues, with a background spanning sports media and music entertainment. Higher Ed & AI Policy: New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran argues AI should be used as a research tool that strengthens critical thinking, not a shortcut that weakens learning. Consumer Protection & Fraud: Florida AG James Uthmeier sued Evolve Construction over alleged $1M+ storm-repair scam affecting at least 80 residents, alleging deceptive contracts and permit issues. Privacy & Ad Tech: A new wave of litigation and regulatory scrutiny is targeting website tracking tools like pixels, raising stakes for marketers relying on ad-tech measurement. Regulated Finance & Crypto: The CFTC sued Cash FX Group in a $950M crypto-linked forex scheme, alleging a multilevel marketing Ponzi operation and misappropriation of funds. Local Tourism Branding: Visit Florida Keys & Key West appointed a new CMO, signaling fresh marketing leadership for the region. Tech & Safety Messaging: The U.S. military’s move to disable ad trackers on troop smartphones highlights how mobile tracking is becoming a mainstream security concern.
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