Fast Five | News This Week | PepsiCo, BBDO, Spotify, Agentic AI, Harry's | Marketing and Brand Trending Stories

In this episode, get the five most significant marketing and branding stories making headlines this week, from major leadership changes to technological breakthroughs that are reshaping the industry landscape.

• PepsiCo appoints Mark Kirkham as new CMO for US beverages, signaling potential strategic shifts in response to changing consumer preferences
• Three BBDO offices merge to form West BBDO, creating an integrated agency powerhouse offering clients comprehensive services
• Spotify launches a programmatic ad exchange, revolutionizing how audio advertising is targeted and purchased
• The rise of agentic AI is transforming marketing roles, with autonomous AI taking over routine tasks while humans focus on strategy and creativity
• Harry's grooming brand executes a major reset, moving beyond product-focused marketing to build deeper emotional connections with consumers

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