AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRetail & Shopper Marketing: Aldi kicks off a limited-time “blind box” promo (June 22–25), dropping four themed grocery boxes daily via its website and Instagram, aiming to turn unboxing into a cost-of-living-friendly engagement play. Media & Talent Moves: Edelman expands creator-led marketing in Asia-Pacific with two new regional creator marketing leads, while Guardian appoints Hayley Waller to head Guardian Labs Australia—both signals of continued investment in creator and newsroom innovation. Public Health & Risk Communications: Australia confirms a second mainland H5N1 case in WA (after a first in wild birds), with authorities stressing no signs of spread to poultry yet and Ingham’s moving to lockdown—expect ongoing messaging pressure on food supply and biosecurity. Defence & Tech Partnerships: Canada and Australia sign/advance Arctic over-the-horizon radar arrangements, including component procurement from BAE Systems Australia, reinforcing defence-industrial collaboration. Brand/Comms in Sports: World Cup coverage continues to dominate attention as teams’ qualification scenarios tighten, keeping broadcasters and sponsors in the spotlight.
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