Australian Organic Limited

Australian Organic Limited (AOL) is the peak industry body for the organic industry in Australia and strives to create a positive impact for humans, animals, and the environment, now and into the future.

The Brief

  • Promote Australian Organic Awareness Month (AOAM), the nation’s largest campaign promoting the health and sustainability benefits of certified organic products.

The Strategy

  • Engage high-profile influencer with close ties to the cause – NRL legend Anthony Minichiello
  • Produce consistent content across a variety of mediums throughout Awareness Month, with ‘Mini’ sharing his story and connecting it to weekly campaign themes
  • Cross-promote the Australian Organic Wine Awards and the formation of the Organic Industry Working Group to further amplify Awareness Month messaging

The Content

  • Feature article with photography and video telling the story of Mini’s organic transformation
  • 4 x short videos with Mini highlighting weekly campaign themes such as ‘Why Organic?’
  • Mini’s Organic Wellness Plan ‘trading card’ packs distributed via campaign events and consumer materials
  • Weekly media releases and social media assets linking campaign themes to topical issues around health and sustainability
  • Case studies with organic producers sharing their organic journeys

The Impact

  • Mini interviewed about his ambassador role on ABC Radio, and covered in leading national mastheads
  • Consistent media interest in weekly campaign themes throughout the month
  • Strong engagement with campaign materials across AOL channels
  • Organic industry highlighted at Parliament House event to market the formation of the Parliamentary Friends of Australia’s Organic Industry

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