Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) has announced its 2025 ESG Conference, under the theme 'Measuring Impact and Managing Change.' The conference provides a platform to assess and address the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles within the transport, logistics and supply chain sectors. 

For those seeking insights into sports broadcasting, this is the Q&A you need. Saads Abrahams from media update interviewed Tony Ndoro, the renowned voice of sports broadcasting, about the evolution of the industry over the years and where it's headed.

Samsung, in partnership with BBH Singapore, has launched a new global campaign showing how the Galaxy S25 Ultra with Google Gemini transforms everyday challenges through AI assistance. The campaign is a follow-up to BBH Singapore's global launch campaign for the Galaxy S25 Ultra in January. 

Digify Africa, in partnership with Meta and the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), has announced the opening of applications for Digify Pro Online 2025, running from Monday, 5 May to Monday, 2 June, with the next cohort commencing on Wednesday, 18 June. 

In Africa, digital transformation is often misunderstood as adopting new tools or platforms. But Yaw Dwomoh, CEO of AdHive, says in their experience, it is far more than that. At its core, digital transformation is about using technology to simplify and speed up how we meet the needs of our customers — not just reactively, but proactively, precisely and with purpose.

Ogilvy South Africa has announced that the Volkswagen Africa Group has chosen to continue its long-standing partnership with the agency group. Retaining Volkswagen Passenger, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and the full Audi portfolio. This win follows a comprehensive 11 month pitch process, managed by the Independent Agency Search & Selection Company (IAS).

My Glass, a digitally enabled glass fitment group with mobile service units across South Africa, has announced that it is the official windscreen sponsor for the 2025 VW South Africa Motorsport Rookie Cup Series and the 2025 VW Polo Cup Series for the second year running.

The belief that safety equates to success is a misconception that plagues digital marketing departments. This outdated mindset is suffocating innovation, strangling brand potential and prejudicing profits. More particularly, it shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the true value of creative work, says Vanessa Bolosier, Creative Strategy Director at Incubeta. 

Google has announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform that brings smarter, more intuitive advertising tools to businesses. This feature uses artificial intelligence to improve how ads are shown, helping local businesses connect with a larger customer base online.

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced its jury for 2025, which includes a group of South African creatives and marketers. The 2025 edition of the festival will take place in Cannes, France, from Monday, 16 to Friday, 20 June.