In a country where children and young people are far too often victims of unspeakable violence, Afrika Tikkun, a non-profit organisation, has called on every South African to take a stand during Child Protection Week 2025, under the theme, 'Every Conversation Matters'.

WPP has launched its AI-driven media company, WPP Media. Reflecting growing demand from marketers for fully integrated capabilities, WPP Media replaces GroupM as the name of WPP's global media company.

The world is overflowing with information, advertisements and digital noise, and capturing attention is harder than ever. Consumers don't just want clarity, they demand it, says Derick Carlson, Web Solutions Manager at JHNet. 

Standard Bank Private has worked alongside M&C Saatchi Abel, part of The Up&Up Group, to release a positioning campaign. The campaign comprises a 45-second TVC, three 20-second customer value proposition-led TVCs, three digital videos, a digital and social media campaign, Out-of-Home and Digital Out-of-Home elements and radio advertising.

The One Club for Creativity has announced the six jury members in the Middle East and Africa who are among the initial 39 creatives from 21 countries named to serve on the jury for Next Creative Leaders 2025.

APO Group has unveiled a volunteer communications programme comprising experienced communication professionals to support the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). This initiative aims to enhance the Roman Catholic Churches ability to communicate effectively and engage with communities across the African continent.

In an age where everyone has a platform, not every message lands. We've spent years helping brands find their voice, only to realise many were shouting into the void. Why? Because visibility without resonance is just noise, says Bradly Howland, CEO of Alkemi Collective.

SOS Children's Villages has highlighted National Child Protection Week, which is recognised annually to raise awareness of the rights of children as articulated in the Constitution of South Africa and The Children's Act.

Markham has highlighted its flagship CSI initiative, 'What About The Boys' (WATB). Since 2020, Markham has donated nearly R9-million to various CSI initiatives, with over R5-million invested in WATB. WATB is a long-term programme that gives boys the tools to redefine masculinity on their own terms.

The International News Media Association (INMA) has announced that its members have elected eight news executives to its governing Board of Directors during the non-profit organisation's annual business meeting.