Sports & Visual Comms Education: Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication is rolling out a new undergraduate certificate that blends sports, photography, and strategic communication—aimed at careers in sports media, marketing, and branding. Creative Industry Funding: Namibia’s government-backed Local Content Plan will inject N$17.5m to support productions (soap opera, TV series, regional short films) and an equipment access program, targeting 470 jobs across all 14 regions. MarCom Leadership Moves: Iowa PBS named Caryline Clark director of communications and marketing, while Ulta Beauty, Kosas, and others announced major C-suite and marketing appointments. Influencer Rules: South Africa’s ARB ruling underscores that influencer posts must clearly reflect sponsorship intent—brands can’t rely on vague #ad-style labels alone. Gambling Ad Reform: Australia’s parties are close to passing an opt-out register for online gambling ads, with added limits on inducements and commission-based referrals. Brand Growth Strategy: A new take on “price vs volume” argues brands are shifting away from pricing-only growth toward internal growth driven by volume and mix. AI & Trust in Marketing: Coverage highlights that AI engagement must feel genuinely helpful, not just automated—especially as consumers increasingly use AI to discover and compare brands. Workplace Comms Gap: Research in Bradford finds many employees don’t even know who runs their organization, pointing to internal communication failures. Tech Product Marketing: iFLYTEK’s NoteOS update expands AI note-taking, transcription, translation, and OCR for its AINOTE Air 2 E Ink tablet.