AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildlife Crime Exposed: Laos and Thailand-linked enforcement actions seized ivory-like items, pangolin scales, rhino horns and 294 live animals at checkpoints, underscoring how cross-border trafficking is still thriving. Publishing & Books in the Spotlight: The New York Times hardcover fiction list for June 21 puts Ann Patchett’s “Whistler” at No. 1, while a new Madville Publishing poetry anthology, “White Winged Doves,” spotlights Atlanta poets and Stevie Nicks’ cultural afterglow. AI, Work and Trust: A Verizon CEO warns AI will replace a large share of customer-service roles as companies cut costs, and separate commentary argues trust is the real competitive edge for retailers like Costco, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Tech + Consumer Reality Checks: Real estate verification gets a spotlight as misinformation spreads, and iFixit-style repair culture pushes readers toward buying used devices and fixing instead of upgrading. Industry Watch: Icelandic film producers elected a new chair amid funding pressure, and Cannes Lions shortlists roll out with Australia picking up 25.
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