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  1.    GenAI figures in most brands’ marketing plans, says new WFA research
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    GenAI figures in most brands’ marketing plans, says new WFA research

    A new survey conducted by WFA finds that three in four companies already use GenAI or plan to use it soon. Optimism about its…

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  2.    WFA names jury for Global Marketer of the Year 2023

    WFA names jury for Global Marketer of the Year 2023

    We are proud to present the marketing leaders and industry experts who will act as this year's jury at the WFA Global Marketer of…

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  3.    WFA welcomes 12 new corporate members

    WFA welcomes 12 new corporate members

    Since December 2022, WFA has welcomed 12 new corporate members, bringing the total of the WFA membership to 151 companies.…

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  4.    Nominations open for Global Marketer of the Year 2023

    Nominations open for Global Marketer of the Year 2023

    WFA kick-starts its annual search for a star of global marketing with a video celebrating the six previous winners and the power of…

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  5.    Jane Wakely (PepsiCo) named WFA Deputy President

    Jane Wakely (PepsiCo) named WFA Deputy President

    WFA has announced the appointment of Jane Wakely, Chief Consumer & Marketing Officer at PepsiCo, as the organisation’s new…

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  6.    Over-emphasis on activation and tactics limits marketing effectiveness, WFA study finds
    Marketing effectiveness

    Over-emphasis on activation and tactics limits marketing effectiveness, WFA study finds

    Effectiveness culture is not being delivered because the steps required before and after activation are not in place. Five key areas…

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  7.    WFA welcomes new team members

    WFA welcomes new team members

    Brenna Brandes, Rishi Saxena and Tejash Natali have joined WFA to work in marketing services and in ‘Halo’, WFA’s…

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  8.    GARM launches Generative AI and Metaverse brand safety playbook
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    GARM launches Generative AI and Metaverse brand safety playbook

    GARM has launched a new guide to incorporate brand safety into Generative AI and Metaverse activations, designed to help…

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  9.    GARM and Ad Net Zero launch world's first guide to sustainable media for advertisers
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    GARM and Ad Net Zero launch world's first guide to sustainable media for advertisers

    Together with Ad Net Zero, GARM launches at the Cannes Lions International festival of Creativity the world’s first guide to…

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  10.    Wave II of Global DEI Census shows high recognition of industry efforts, but no improvement on inclusion
    Diversity & Inclusion

    Wave II of Global DEI Census shows high recognition of industry efforts, but no improvement on inclusion

    Despite one in two saying things are improving, inclusion scores remain the same as in 2021. The greatest forms of discrimination…

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  11.    GARM starts work on Media Sustainability
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    GARM starts work on Media Sustainability

    The WFA’s GARM is creating a new workstream designed to focus attention on Sustainability. The goal: to repeat the…

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  12.    Visa expert joins Insight Forum leadership
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    Visa expert joins Insight Forum leadership

    Angelica Beard from Visa will co-chair the WFA’s Insight community alongside Mars’ Sorin Patilinet.

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  13.    WFA President’s Awards recognise five initiatives around the world

    WFA President’s Awards recognise five initiatives around the world

    Industry Associations from Brazil, France, Norway, UK and USA all recognised for outstanding marketing leadership

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  14.    Brands say Responsible Marketing Frameworks are more important than ever but coverage of all the key issues remains patchy
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    Brands say Responsible Marketing Frameworks are more important than ever but coverage of all the key issues remains patchy

    WFA research finds 88% of large corporates have a Responsible Marketing Framework but they rarely cover all priority areas;…

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  15.    WFA celebrates 70th anniversary with ‘70 in 70’ initiative
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    WFA celebrates 70th anniversary with ‘70 in 70’ initiative

    Marketers from Best Buy, Coty, IBM, Kellogg’s, PepsiCo, P&G, Primark, Vodafone, Tata join WFA Executive Committee

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