Branding stories

Cantarus acquires London-based CRM specialist FlexRM to enhance digital services for sectors including non-profits, public sector, and membership organisations.

JLL has launched JLL Design, a global consultancy unifying its design services to enhance delivery across workplace, retail, and hospitality sectors.

Google has launched Lyria, a text-to-music model on its Vertex AI platform, enhancing its generative media capabilities across video, image, speech, and now music.

A new report reveals that AI platforms now heavily rely on earned media for brand visibility, reshaping how Australian businesses are discovered.

New Zealand's Rose & Thorne is revolutionising lingerie retail with virtual fittings, ensuring rural women enjoy personalised service and inclusive sizing.

PlexusAV has appointed Tommy Tran as Global Marketing Manager, aiming to leverage his extensive experience across various industries to enhance its AV-over-IP marketing.

M Group Services will unify its operations under the name M Group in April 2025, streamlining its GBP £2.5 billion portfolio to enhance service delivery across the UK and Ireland.

VistaPrint's 2025 SMB Report reveals that while over 65% of Australian small businesses face economic challenges, half remain optimistic for the future.

KOMI Group from Manchester has promoted three executives as it celebrates a 45% surge in annual turnover, supporting its ambitious growth strategy.

Code & Theory has launched its Enterprise Experience Transformation practice to enhance business content supply chains through AI integration, led by Cory Haldeman.

At the Adobe Summit, Coca-Cola's CEO James Quincey outlined a bold strategy of personalisation to adapt the brand for a changing market, citing innovation and AI as key.

Research by Forrester reveals that insurers are focusing on driving growth and improving customer experience through AI investment and system modernisation by 2025.

Former JWT APAC CEO John Gutteridge has unveiled Soffiah.ai, an AI-powered platform designed to aid small businesses in crafting effective marketing content.

Hexaware Technologies has teamed up with San Francisco Unicorns to enhance fan engagement through digital innovation ahead of the 2026 cricket season.

Key 7 Investment has acquired StoryFile, enhancing its AI-powered video platform's growth potential while concluding its Chapter 11 process.

Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

Schneider Electric and on365 are upgrading Markerstudy Group's data centre infrastructure across the UK, enhancing efficiency and sustainability efforts.

Sciative Solutions has revealed that 66% of Gen Z prefer online shopping, highlighting the importance of e-commerce, product quality, and customer reviews.

A report reveals that 77% of marketers expect significant rises in content demands by 2025, amid budget pressures and evolving consumer preferences.

Cloudinary has launched Cloudinary 3D, a new platform designed to help e-commerce brands enhance product presentation through immersive 3D and AR experiences.