RAPT has announced that its Group Divisional Head of PR and Influencer Partnerships, Khangi Dziba, has been appointed to the 2025 Cannes Lions shortlisting jury in the PR category, making Dziba the only South African in this discipline.

The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) has announced the launch of GenEra — an evolution of its former Future Ballers platform. Created for advertising and communications professionals with up to five years of experience, the ACA says GenEra is where ambition meets innovation. It's a space designed to connect, inspire and grow a new generation of industry shapers.

The MSC Foundation has celebrated the official opening of its Marine Conservation Centre at Ocean Cay, marking a key milestone in its commitment to coral conservation and marine research in The Bahamas.  

The World Out of Home Organization (WOO) has announced that new to the lineup for its Mexico City Congress is the Day 1 Keynote Speaker, João Ferraz de Mesquita, Director of Amazon Prime Video for LATAM, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The World Out of Home Organization Annual Congress is taking place in Mexico City from Wednesday, 4 to Friday, 6 June.

The BBC has published new research exploring the impact and influence of its work internationally. The Impact and Influence research demonstrates that, predominantly through the BBC World Service, the BBC is driving favourable impressions of the United Kingdom. 

Businesses are constantly striving for the latest technology. However, behind the pursuit of cutting-edge devices lies a significant environmental toll. The production of new technology requires vast amounts of natural resources, energy and labour, contributing to environmental degradation and significant carbon emissions, says Qrent Managing Executive, Kwirirai Rukowo.

If you are passionate about podcasting, it's time to turn that passion into a profit! That is why Saads Abrahams from media update is breaking down exactly how South Africans can monetise their podcasts!

Radio Thohoyandou 91.7 MHz has announced that the radio station will air live on channel 265 on DStv after partnering with Gautv. 

Carling Black Label has announced that in honour of Mother's Day, it has paid tribute to the women who raised champions — the mothers behind South Africa's most promising footballers. 

The Direct Marketing Association of South Africa (DMASA) has announced the appointment of Ethan September, Head of the Assegai Awards, to the Board of Governors of the ANA International ECHO Awards, effective Thursday, 8 May.