Broadsign has announced Broadsign In-Advance. The new Broadsign platform capability unlocks automated in-advance digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) transactions, with support for static Out-of-Home (OOH) transactions anticipated via a future update. 

Sportsbet.io has announced the signing of five new ambassadors via its 'Join the Crypto Experience' programme. Sportsbet.io says each ambassador brings their own excitement, creativity and passion as new members of the Sportsbet.io team.

IMA, The Smollan Agency, has announced that Michelle Lourens, Multi-Media Designer at IMA, has been selected to attend the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity through the Open Chair programme. IMA says that, as one of only 12 creatives selected, Lourens's achievement is an important acknowledgement of the excellence brought by young women to advertising.

Meals on Wheels SA (MOWCS) has celebrated the graduation of 35 participants from its biodiversity economy programme. In partnership with SANParks and Wabtec SA, the initiative equips youth, ex-offenders and community members with sustainable living skills.

VML South Africa has named Ryan Campher as its new South Africa Data Lead. Previously the agency's Head of Data Strategy, Campher's role now expands to encompass full leadership of the agency's data business — including operations, governance, architecture and revenue responsibility.

Blitong, pap en wors and a braai — we all know that local is lekker, but do you know how to market to local audiences? Saads Abrahams from media update is sharing insights into marketing to Mzansi and understanding South Africa's cultural nuances.

Sanlam has announced that veteran journalist and media trainer Lizeka Mda has joined the independent judging panel of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism.

For World Environment Day, Re.Bag.Re.Use has spotlighted the power of turning waste into worth. The community initiative, based in Hout Bay, brings together 21 women: 15 crocheters and six cutters who repurpose discarded plastic bags into multifunctional items.

APO Group has earned two accolades at the 2025 Davos Communications Awards held in Davos, Switzerland. The group has won a Gold Award for Canon's 'World Unseen' campaign at GITEX Africa and a Bronze Award for the '10 Years of Miraisha' celebration.

Vukawanele, a creative marketing and communications agency, has announced two partnerships — one with The People Potential Institute (TPPI), a consultancy focused on Narrative and Change Management, and another with Asante PowerCRM, a sales-and-marketing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.