AI & Media Policy: Chattanooga Times Free Press published an open AI policy spelling out when and how staff can use AI—aimed at speeding work without letting tools make editorial decisions or replace sourcing. Brand & Comms Leadership: Tech Mahindra rolled out a new sonic identity (“TechM Ting”) to extend its brand transformation across voice and AI-mediated experiences. Influencer Marketing Staffing: Linqia released a CPG influencer staffing report covering 700+ brands and $20B+ in spend, finding influencer roles are widespread but often fragmented and lacking senior leadership. Regulation & Advertising Oversight: Nigeria inaugurated an Advertising Offences Tribunal under the ARCON Act, pushing for fair, independent enforcement. Print Security: Konica Minolta found print environments lag cybersecurity governance—56% of Australian and 52% of NZ orgs reported print-related security incidents. Sports Media Education: Ohio University’s Scripps College launched a sports photography for communication certificate combining visual storytelling with sports marketing and management. Marketing in Action: Patrón expanded ingredient transparency into a major U.S. outdoor media platform built around “what’s actually in your tequila?” Sports & Youth Outreach: India’s BJP-linked outreach efforts to youth included Modi’s more youth-focused Instagram presence after protests.