Ad-free social feeds, AI billions, & the global EV race

10/10/2025 28 min Episodio 78

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How privacy rules, AI growth, and EV competition are reshaping advertisingIn this episode of the Media Intelligence Podcast, the team unpacks the week’s biggest stories in media, marketing, and global business. From Europe’s push toward ad-free social media to AI’s economic boom and the worldwide EV race, they explore how regulation, consumer values, and technology are reshaping advertising strategies. Regional insights from WPP’s global forecast and the impact of major sports events round out a packed agenda.Key Topics DiscussedEurope’s “consent or pay” social media models and regulatory push on privacy, youth safety, and mental health.Global sentiment on banning social media for children under certain ages.Potential long-term advertising impacts if younger generations delay or avoid social media adoption.PepsiCo’s Q3 performance, cost optimization, and brand refresh toward healthier products.Dell’s AI-driven growth, PC sales trends, and the Windows 10 end-of-support upgrade cycle.China’s goal to produce one-third of the world’s cars by 2030 and its EV export strategy.Tesla’s pricing changes and the challenges of EV adoption in the U.S.Economic bifurcation affecting auto sales and marketing messaging.Digital addressable advertising now comprising ~80% of total ad spend.Regional insights from WPP’s “This Year, Next Year” forecast: EMEA, APAC, and LatAm trends.The advertising boost from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Winter Olympics.Gen Z’s shifting values and what they mean for brands and hiring managers.Chapters00:00 Introduction & Europe’s Ad-Free Social Media Models05:25 PepsiCo Earnings & Healthier Snacking Trends09:50 Dell’s AI Growth & Hardware Market Insights14:55 China’s Auto Ambitions & Global EV Competition19:46 Economic Divide, Auto Marketing & Addressable Ads22:25 Global Ad Forecast Insights: EMEA, APAC & LatAm25:44 Sports Events Driving Future Ad Spend27:13 Closing Thoughts & What’s Next

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