News from Around the Web: Nov. 3-7

📰 It’s November, and this week’s industry news brings a mix of big moves and creative wins — from Smart Communications’ cloud expansion in Singapore to new leadership at Honolulu PD, student campaigns earning national honors, and MoEngage landing millions for AI-powered growth. Get the details and more below.

Smart Communications Expands Cloud Capabilities in Singapore – Smart Communications has launched a new AWS-powered data center in Singapore, boosting SaaS support and data sovereignty for regional enterprises. The expansion aims to enhance access to its Conversation Cloud™ platform, which allows government agencies and financial institutions to manage digital communications securely and at scale. Smart Communications helps organizations deliver personalized, AI-driven customer interactions that meet compliance standards. This press release was distributed through EIN Presswire.

Kerry Yoshida Promoted to Deputy Communications Director at Honolulu PD – The Honolulu Police Department has named Kerry Yoshida as its new deputy communications director. Yoshida, who joined the department’s public affairs office earlier this year, will now oversee communications operations, branding, and multimedia strategy. He previously helped launch HPD’s first dedicated public affairs landing page and says his focus will be on strengthening transparency and community connection. Find out more details here.

Penn State Students Score National Wins for Creative Campaigns – Penn State University’s student-run CommAgency earned national honors in the Education Digital Marketing Awards for its social media work with campus partners. Their gold-winning “trophy unboxing” video for the women’s volleyball team and a Lego-themed post for the All-Sports Museum showcased top-tier creativity and digital strategy. Read the full story.

MoEngage Secures $100M to Fuel AI-Powered Engagement Expansion – Customer engagement platform MoEngage raised $100 million in new funding from Goldman Sachs Alternatives and A91 Partners to grow its AI capabilities and expand globally. Serving 1,350 brands and 2 billion consumers each month, MoEngage plans to scale its Merlin AI suite, helping teams automate campaigns and personalize experiences across digital channels. This story was published in Africa Marketing Industry News, part of Affinity Group Publishing.

Cecelia Prewett Joins Actum as Senior Managing Director – Actum has added longtime SKDK executive Cecelia Prewett to its Washington office, according to a report from public relations firm O’Dwyer’s. She’ll serve as senior managing director, joining Actum’s corporate and board advisory group. Prewett, who led SKDK’s DC public affairs team for nearly 13 years, is known for her expertise in crisis communications, litigation strategy and brand reputation. Get the details here.

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