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  1.    The risks are rising for big brands
    Advertising & policy

    The risks are rising for big brands

    Brands face unprecedented risks and will need the right processes and tools to negotiate these challenges. Will Gilroy, WFA Director of Policy and Communications, explains.

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  2.    How do you create sustainable growth? 3 experts share their views
    Global Marketer WeekSustainability

    How do you create sustainable growth? 3 experts share their views

    Ahead of WFA Global Marketer Week in Istanbul, we asked three thought leaders for their views on how to achieve the holy grail of sustainable growth.

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  3.    Re-finding our marketing mojo
    Creativity

    Re-finding our marketing mojo

    Our industry can still be the place where the best people do their best work, says Will Gilroy, WFA Director of Policy and Communications.

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  4.    Inclusive equals results
    Inclusive marketing

    Inclusive equals results

    New research shows how embracing diversity in content delivers better results. Will Gilroy from the WFA and Daren Poole from Kantar outline the latest data.

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  5.    Industry’s unprecedented show of unity to tackle DEI
    Inclusive marketing

    Industry’s unprecedented show of unity to tackle DEI

    More than 100 organisations have come together behind the first-ever global diversity, equality and inclusion census of the marketing industry. WFA’s Camelia Cristache and Will Gilroy explain the size and importance of the initiative.

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  6.    Can marketing help drive a more sustainable future for our planet?
    Sustainability

    Can marketing help drive a more sustainable future for our planet?

    Traditionally seen as a ‘consumption driver', is marketing at odds with sustainability or can modern marketing be seen as a catalyst for more sustainable behaviours? WFA's Director of Policy and Communications, Will Gilroy, shares his views. 

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  7.    Top take-outs from The World in 2021 with The Economist

    Top take-outs from The World in 2021 with The Economist

    Will Gilroy, WFA's Director of Policy and Communications, shares key take-aways from the recent webinar with The Economist's Deputy Editor, Tom Standage.

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  8.    Seven take-outs from Cannes 2019
    Brand reputationCreativityMarketing strategyCannes LionsMarketing strategy

    Seven take-outs from Cannes 2019

    So as the dust settles on Cannes 2019, here are my top seven take-outs from the industry’s annual revelries on the Riviera.

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  9.    5 of the Most Contagious ideas of 2018
    CreativityMarketing effectiveness

    5 of the Most Contagious ideas of 2018

    From embracing risk to admitting your imperfections and taking a stand

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