News from Around the Web: Oct. 20-24

📰 This week in industry news, a global communications firm named a new head of PR for North America, Samsung unveiled a cool redesigned website with AI-powered article summaries, and a university in Indiana won top honors at the MarCom Awards for a creative campaign. Here’s a look at those stories and more.

Samsung Newsroom Relaunches as Visual Communications Hub – Samsung Electronics has unveiled a major redesign of its official Samsung Newsroom, transforming it into a multimedia platform centered on video, graphics, and interactive content. The company says its new site offers an immersive experience optimized for all devices, featuring AI-powered article summaries, smarter search tools, and a new “Press Tools” section that lets media users download high-res assets in one click. Per the company’s press release, Samsung is pushing toward visual-first storytelling to make its news more intuitive, accessible, and engaging for both consumers and journalists. More details here.

Rhino Digital Spotlights How CDNs Boost SEO and Ad Results – As online competition grows in the AI era, Rhino Web Studios founder Brett Thomas says Content Distribution Networks (CDNs) are a game changer for speed, stability, and visibility. By delivering site data from the nearest server, CDNs make pages load faster and stay reliable, according to Thomas. This improves both search rankings and ad performance. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Rhino Web Studios provides web development, SEO, and digital marketing services. The company says that a quicker, smoother site keeps users engaged, builds trust, and helps campaigns convert more effectively across every region. Read the press release, published in Advertising Press Releases, part of Affinity Group Publishing.

4media Group Names Scott Davis EVP, Head of Public Relations, North America – 4media Group has appointed industry veteran Scott S. Davis as executive vice president, head of public relations, North America. In the newly created role, Davis is tasked with redefining the agency’s PR function to meet the demands of today’s fast-changing communications landscape. He has more than two decades of experience at top agencies and brands, including Weber Shandwick and Anheuser-Busch. Read the full story.

Taylor University PR Students Win Gold in International MarCom Awards – Taylor University’s Public Relations Cases & Campaigns class earned a Gold Award from the MarCom Awards for their creative campaign with Main Street Fairmount, chosen from more than 6,000 entries worldwide. The campaign was led by professor Donna Downs, who said the class spent fall 2024 developing an 18-month plan to boost local engagement and celebrate the town’s historic charm. The MarCom Awards honors notable achievements in creativity, strategy, and impact. Find out more details here.

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Meta Over Fake Facebook Ads – A federal judge in Baltimore, Maryland dismissed a lawsuit accusing Meta Platforms of allowing counterfeit ads on Facebook. The ruling cited Section 230 protections that shield tech companies from liability for third-party content. Maryland attorney Barry Glazer claimed he was misled by a Facebook Marketplace ad selling fake Morgan silver dollars. Judge George Russell III ruled Meta couldn’t be held responsible for the user-generated listing. This news was published in MarCom America,part of Affinity Group Publishing.

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