The International News Media Association (INMA) has announced Media Innovation Week, which takes place from Monday, 22 to Friday, 26 September in Dublin, Ireland. The Media Innovation Week will focus on how European news media companies are accelerating best practices to grow audience, revenue and brand to support great journalism. 

The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC) have announced the return of Goafest to Goa for the 18^th edition of South Asia's largest creative festival. Goafest 2025 is set to take place from Wednesday, 21 to Friday, 23 May at the Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage and Horizon, Goa. 

Heineken® and creative agency LePub have collaborated to create a campaign using innovative, smart technology to inspire social connections. Through this, Heineken® has aimed to change the football viewing experience with an activation that enhances social connections among fans.

Clara de Wet, CEO of Uppe Marketing, explores the growth of social media, the consumer insights it provides and the necessity of using social media as a tool in business.

Dandy has announced that it is driving its expansion with a refreshed visual identity and an optimised service offering. With this relaunch, the company reinforces its focus on the areas where it excels through expertise and passion.

For the eighth consecutive year, WPP has been named the top company for WARC's Media 100 list. WPP says the recognition underscores its consistent excellence in the global media landscape, showcasing the company's ability to deliver impactful and award-winning media solutions for clients worldwide.

Lobengula Advertising (LA), has celebrated over four years of growth with the launch of two new divisions: LA Films and LA Truth. This expansion, celebrated at LA's recent agency showcase event, signifies the agency's evolution into a full-service creative powerhouse.

News photos can be fascinating. It's as if some of them just have that it factor. It might be the photographers' raw talent, but maybe they are just following a few rules to ensure that their photos are intriguing. media update's Joreke Kleynhans explains what makes a good news photo in this infographic.

The World Out of Home Organization (WOO) has named oOh!media CEO, Cathy O'Connor, as the first speaker for its forthcoming 2025 Annual Congress in Mexico City. O'Connor will explore the growth of retail media and its opportunities for the Out-of-Home (OOH) industry.

Many brands have been burned simply by aligning their product with the wrong influencer. Don't risk alienating your audience by force-feeding them influencers who pay lip service to authenticity, says Bianca James, Deputy Head of Social Media at Flow Communications.