AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoMarcom & Media Business: The Economist is rolling out “Economist Play,” a lower-cost audio-video subscription aimed at younger, more gender-balanced audiences, bundling video, podcasts, briefings, newsletters and games. Digital Advertising & Platforms: A new push to regulate social media design is back in the spotlight as Canada weighs how platforms should carry the burden of proof for minors’ safety features. PR/Marketing Industry: Robert Half Canada won three Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice Awards (including compensation survey/exec recruitment/recruitment agency) for an 11th straight year. Canada–Philippines Tourism: Canada and the Philippines signed an MOU to share tourism data and best practices, betting on tourism as an economic growth lever. Energy & Infrastructure (Marcom angle): Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta/BC leaders sign off on a southern pipeline route using existing corridors, a major narrative shift for how the project is sold. Community & Brand Trust: A Canada Day storm in Stratford triggered local outreach for homeless residents after tent damage, showing how fast community comms can matter.
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