AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 hours agoSports Marketing & Media: Sharpie is betting on creator-led community storytelling, appointing The Social CliQ to launch and run its first dedicated ANZ Instagram channel, @sharpie_anz, with always-on content, UGC and influencer partnerships ahead of the “Make It Sharpie” campaign. Brand Strategy & PR: Glamour Australia goes social-first with editor Remy Rippon, shifting from glossy print heritage to video-led, platform-native launches aimed at Gen Z and millennial women. Regulation & Trust: Cash App’s parent Block faces a major AG settlement over fraud protections after claims it misled users about safety and failed to support victims. Tourism Growth: The Dominican Republic reports 6.6M visitors in the first half of 2026, crediting aggressive marketing and expanded air/cruise connectivity. Marcom in Action: Chester Zoo and the UK Met Office convene a weather-forecast display summit after “rain icon” design was blamed for misleading tourism planning. AI & Operations: WiBiz says most AI automation fails after launch because vendors automate tasks, not the business logic that runs them. Consumer Insight: Research in Australia finds cost-of-living pressure is pushing shoppers to cut back on small businesses first.
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