IPO Watch: Anthropic has pushed back its IPO marketing timeline, with plans to start in mid-October at the earliest and file/prospectus steps now expected later in September—raising a fresh test of whether frontier-AI valuations will hold up in public markets. Regulatory & Labeling: India’s FSSAI told the Bombay High Court that Old Monk can’t be sold as “rum” in its current formulation, arguing it’s rum-flavoured spirit instead—another sign of tightening rules around “IMFL” taste claims. Media & Marketing Economics: India’s private FM radio is shedding loss-making frequencies as ad revenue and economics weaken, with broadcasters forced to rethink what radio becomes when audiences shift to digital. Brand Partnerships: SpeakX tapped MS Dhoni for its English-confidence campaign, using humour to tackle the fear of speaking up—backed by creative partner ZeroFifty Mediaworks. Sports Sponsorship & Activation: Dialog remains title sponsor of Sri Lanka’s President’s Gold Cup volleyball, with district matches starting Sept. 6 and the tournament opening to all ages from 2026. Corporate Dealer Engagement: Ghana’s PETROSOL held a national dealer session in Kumasi to review station performance, gather feedback, and reinforce the brand’s next growth phase. Trade Pressure: Saskatchewan honey producers are bracing for fallout from new U.S. tariffs on Canadian honey, warning that excess supply could drive prices down even for non-direct exporters. Public Safety PR: Victoria Police will permanently close several inner-city stations’ public counters, shifting staff to patrols—sparking concern from residents about access to help. Entertainment Biz: Cairo’s MAD Solutions and IRTH ink a pan-Arab drama development and production partnership, linking talent, PR/marketing, and regional/international sales.