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Brand safetyDigital policyBrand safetyDGX meeting overview (December 2021)
Read more about "DGX meeting overview (December 2021)"Overview of the Digital Governance Exchange (DGX) meeting held remotely on 9 December 2021.
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12 predictions for 2022
Read more about "12 predictions for 2022"From creativity to platform regulation, ‘Metamania’ to the golden ‘square’ of marketing, the WFA team share…
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Brand purposeBrand reputationDigital transformationWFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 12: On marketing in Africa with Folake Ani-Mumuney
Read more about "WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 12: On marketing in Africa with Folake Ani-Mumuney"WFA podcast host, David Wheldon, speaks with Folake Ani-Mumuney, Global Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications at First…
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WFA CEO: “2021 was a watershed year for marketing”
Read more about "WFA CEO: “2021 was a watershed year for marketing”"2021 has been memorable for a lot of the wrong reasons. But it will also be remembered for some of the right ones. We may well look…
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Diversity & InclusionLaunch event: Diversity and Inclusion in Marketing Trends Report
Read more about "Launch event: Diversity and Inclusion in Marketing Trends Report"Launch session of the WFA trends report highlighting the current state of diversity and inclusion in the marketing industry.
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Digital policyData collection & privacyWebinar: Benchmarking data safety and risk across the industry
Read more about "Webinar: Benchmarking data safety and risk across the industry"An analysis and benchmarking of data safety and risk across the industry
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Diversity & InclusionWFA publishes final DEI Census results
Read more about "WFA publishes final DEI Census results"Just under six out of 10 people in the global marketing business think that best opportunities go to the most deserving employees.…
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacyPAG Meeting Overview (November 2021)
Read more about "PAG Meeting Overview (November 2021)"Meeting overview, presentations and briefings from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 23 November 2021.
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Planet Pledge Spotlight: COP26
Read more about "Planet Pledge Spotlight: COP26"In November 2021, world and business leaders alike gathered in Glasgow for COP26. The most important climate summit since 2015, when…
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Brand safetyBrand safetyGARM Aggregated Measurement Report - November 2021
Read more about "GARM Aggregated Measurement Report - November 2021"The second Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) report tracking performance on brand safety across eight…
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First-ever DEI Census reveals major challenges around family status, age, gender, ethnicity and disability for APAC markets
Read more about "First-ever DEI Census reveals major challenges around family status, age, gender, ethnicity and disability for APAC markets"APAC countries surveyed broadly follow global trends with age and family status reported as…
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacyData Safety in 2021: Benchmark & Analysis
Read more about "Data Safety in 2021: Benchmark & Analysis"Practical guidance for brands looking to minimise risk and manage data safety on their digital platforms, based on an analysis and…
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Digital policyMarketing lawWFA Guide to EU Cookie Guidance
Read more about "WFA Guide to EU Cookie Guidance"An overview and comparison of cookie guidelines issued by data protection authorities in different EU countries.
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A marketer in Glasgow
Read more about "A marketer in Glasgow"WFA CEO Stephan Loerke reflects on his time at COP26 and identifies the five key areas that brands will have to address in combating…
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Agency rostersSpotlight: Implementing effective supplier diversity programs
Read more about "Spotlight: Implementing effective supplier diversity programs"Verizon and Flock Associates provide practical guidance and a free toolkit to help brands improve supplier diversity and…
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Marketing operationsOrganisation & structureCMO Forum meeting overview (November 2021)
Read more about "CMO Forum meeting overview (November 2021)"Overview of the CMO Forum held remotely on November 16, 2021.
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Brand purposeBrand reputationDigital transformationWFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 11: On sustainability with Reckitt's Sonia Thimmiah
Read more about "WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 11: On sustainability with Reckitt's Sonia Thimmiah"WFA podcast host, David Wheldon, speaks with Sonia Thimmiah, Head of Sustainable Brands & Customer Partnerships at Reckitt.
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Brand purposeBrand reputationDigital transformationWFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 10: On digital platforms and the cookieless world with “The Ad Contrarian” Bob Hoffman
Read more about "WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 10: On digital platforms and the cookieless world with “The Ad Contrarian” Bob Hoffman"WFA podcast host, David Wheldon, speaks with “The Ad Contrarian”, Bob Hoffman.
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Digital policyIt's time to regulate the digital ad market
Read more about "It's time to regulate the digital ad market"The ad industry should embrace the societal benefits that new tech rules from Brussels could deliver
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Diversity & InclusionCase study| Cadbury Celebrations: #MyFirstRakhi
Read more about "Case study| Cadbury Celebrations: #MyFirstRakhi"Chocolate brand celebrates Hindu festival by gifting the sense of touch to children with upper limb differences.
This…
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Diversity & InclusionInsight & Strategy | Chanel 4: Super. Human.
Read more about "Insight & Strategy | Chanel 4: Super. Human."How a UK broadcaster evolved its creative platform to challenge perceptions about disability and promote its Paralympics…
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Digital policyData collection & privacyWFA response to MEP’s call for ban on targeted advertising
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Digital policyData collection & privacyWebinar | Economist Impact presents The World Ahead: 2022
Read more about "Webinar | Economist Impact presents The World Ahead: 2022"The Economist’s predictive look to the year ahead. Tom Standage shares an exclusive, first insight into the top 10 topics…
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Diversity & InclusionInsight & Strategy: Naming the Invisible by Digital Birth Registration
Read more about "Insight & Strategy: Naming the Invisible by Digital Birth Registration"How a telco proved the power of connectivity by registering undocumented children in Pakistan
This article was originally…
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Diversity & InclusionCase study | Banco Pichicha: The Unseen Players
Read more about "Case study | Banco Pichicha: The Unseen Players"Ecuadorian bank Banco Pichicha promotes gender equality in football by staging a match with ‘invisible’…
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Diversity & InclusionCase study | Degree: Trainers For Hire
Read more about "Case study | Degree: Trainers For Hire"Deodorant brand launches campaign to tackle the lack of inclusivity in the fitness industry
This article was originally…
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacyPAG Meeting Overview (September 2021)
Read more about "PAG Meeting Overview (September 2021)"Meeting overview, presentations and briefings from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 29 September 2021.
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Digital policyData collection & privacyWebinar | Privacy in China: The new Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
Read more about "Webinar | Privacy in China: The new Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)"A briefing session on China’s new Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), which enters into force on 1 November 2021
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Planet Pledge Leaders' Forum: Poll results
Read more about "Planet Pledge Leaders' Forum: Poll results"This report contains results from a survey amongst WFA Planet Pledge signatories and some considering singing. 17 companies…
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Is it an advantage to be a woman in marketing?
Read more about "Is it an advantage to be a woman in marketing?"Absolutely—but not in the way some people seem to think, says Guardian columnist and brand strategist, Arwa Mahdawi
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacyDGX meeting overview (September 2021)
Read more about "DGX meeting overview (September 2021)"Overview of the Digital Governance Exchange (DGX) meeting held remotely on 9 September 2021.
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WFA whitepaper on environmental claims and greenwashing
Read more about "WFA whitepaper on environmental claims and greenwashing"An overview of regulatory and self-regulatory developments and guidance for advertisers on environmental claims and…
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Benchmark: Sustainability & Marketing Consultants
Read more about "Benchmark: Sustainability & Marketing Consultants"WFA member benchmark on recommended sustainability and marketing consultants.
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Planet Pledge Leaders' Forum - Meeting Overview
Read more about "Planet Pledge Leaders' Forum - Meeting Overview"An overview of the inaugural meeting of the Planet Pledge Leaders' Forum held remotely on 2 September 2021.
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Alcohol marketingAgency remuneration & contractsWFA response to the WHO consultation on the first draft of the Global Alcohol Action Plan 2022-2030
Read more about "WFA response to the WHO consultation on the first draft of the Global Alcohol Action Plan 2022-2030"The global action plan looks to to strengthen the implementation of the Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of…
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Media governanceMarketing lawBriefing: New Mexican media transparency law
Read more about "Briefing: New Mexican media transparency law"A new Mexican Media Transparency Law was published in the Federal Official Diary on April 30th, 2021 and goes into effect in early…
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Digital policyWebinar: The EU Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act - opportunities and challenges for the EU digital advertising market
Read more about "Webinar: The EU Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act - opportunities and challenges for the EU digital advertising market"In this webinar, we discuss the EU Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act, two legislative proposals current being considered…
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Brand purposeBrand reputationDigital transformationWFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 9: On purpose, Orlando Bloom and teaching from Tasmania with Professor Mark Ritson
Read more about "WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 9: On purpose, Orlando Bloom and teaching from Tasmania with Professor Mark Ritson"WFA podcast host, David Wheldon, speaks with the inimitable marketing professor and industry commentator, Mark Ritson.
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Marketing lawEmerging trend - ad bans for fossil fuels
Read more about "Emerging trend - ad bans for fossil fuels"Advertising restrictions for fossil fuels are gaining traction across Europe, as national and city governments develop and implement…
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Marketing operationsOrganisation & structureSpotlight on marketing and sustainability: bridging the gaps around the world
Read more about "Spotlight on marketing and sustainability: bridging the gaps around the world"Join WFA and behavioural science agency BVA Nudge Unit as they share the global and regional insights from the world’s first…
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Marketing lawInfluencersWFA Global Influencer Marketing Map
Read more about "WFA Global Influencer Marketing Map"An overview of influencer marketing regulations in key markets. Last updated October 2021.
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacy
DGX meeting overview (May 2021)
Read more about "DGX meeting overview (May 2021)"Overview of the Digital Governance Exchange (DGX) meeting held remotely on 27 May 2021.
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Brand purposeBrand reputationDigital transformationWFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 8: On making an iconic doll relevant again with Lisa McKnight
Read more about "WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 8: On making an iconic doll relevant again with Lisa McKnight"WFA podcast host, David Wheldon, speaks with Lisa McKnight, SVP and Global Head of Barbie & Dolls at Mattel, Inc.
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ProductionMarketing procurementSpotlight: Diversity & Inclusion in the Production Landscape
Read more about "Spotlight: Diversity & Inclusion in the Production Landscape"An introduction to WFA’s diversity & representation guide, with key insights and ideas from APR & MCA to drive D&I…
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Brand safetyBrand safetyGARM Aggregated Measurement Report - April 2021
Read more about "GARM Aggregated Measurement Report - April 2021"The first Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) report tracking performance on brand safety across seven platforms, including…
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Brand purposeMarketing operationsMarketing and Sustainability: Closing the Gaps
Read more about "Marketing and Sustainability: Closing the Gaps"What can Marketers do to drive Sustainability in their industry?
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Marketing lawWFA Green Claims in Marketing Map
Read more about "WFA Green Claims in Marketing Map"An overview of regulation of sustainability claims in key markets
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Brand purposeBrand reputationMarketing capabilitiesMarketing operationsOrganisation & structureWFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 7: On sustainability and courageous marketing with Conny Braams
Read more about "WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 7: On sustainability and courageous marketing with Conny Braams"WFA Podcast host, David Wheldon, speaks with Conny Braams, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, Unilever.
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Digital policyMarketing lawWFA responses to EU consultation on transparency in sponsored political content
Read more about "WFA responses to EU consultation on transparency in sponsored political content"WFA responses to the EU Consultation on transparency in sponsored political content.
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Digital policyData collection & privacyEU ePrivacy Regulation: WFA briefing, February 2021
Read more about "EU ePrivacy Regulation: WFA briefing, February 2021"WFA has prepared an overview of latest developments and next steps on the ePrivacy Regulation
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Brand purposeBrand reputationMarketing capabilitiesMarketing operationsOrganisation & structureWFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 6: On humor and catching the 'F-train' with Ivan Pollard
Read more about "WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 6: On humor and catching the 'F-train' with Ivan Pollard"WFA Podcast host, David Wheldon, speaks with Ivan Pollard, Senior VP and Global CMO, General Mills.
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Gender equality in marketing: are we making progress fast enough?
Read more about "Gender equality in marketing: are we making progress fast enough?"We've asked six industry leaders to share their perspectives
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Brand safetyDigital policyBrand safetyValue of advertising#BuildBackBetter: Can marketing be a positive force for change in a post-COVID world?
Read more about "#BuildBackBetter: Can marketing be a positive force for change in a post-COVID world?"A virtual event for anyone interested in how marketing can be a force for good
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacy
DGX meeting overview (March 2021)
Read more about "DGX meeting overview (March 2021)"Overview of the Digital Governance Exchange (DGX) meeting held remotely on 11 March 2021.
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COVID has re-emphasised how brands must serve society
Read more about "COVID has re-emphasised how brands must serve society"Phil Myers, WFA Deputy President and SVP Public Policy and Government Affairs, PepsiCo, on how the policy function has had to adapt…
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Digital transformationMarketing capabilitiesMarketing technologyMarketing technologyWFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 5: On digital transformation with L'Oréal’s Lubomira Rochet
Read more about "WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 5: On digital transformation with L'Oréal’s Lubomira Rochet"WFA Podcast host, David Wheldon, speaks with Lubomira Rochet, L'Oréal's Chief Digital Officer
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Marketing lawQ&A Session: EU Collective Redress – what impact on advertisers?
Read more about "Q&A Session: EU Collective Redress – what impact on advertisers?"A Q&A session with the European Commission Directorate General Justice and Consumers
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Marketing operationsSpotlight on sustainability around the world
Read more about "Spotlight on sustainability around the world"Guest speaker Christoph Dölitzsch from Latana shares insight on how people’s views of sustainability differ around the…
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Alcohol marketingMarketing lawWFA’s response to WHO consultation (alcohol marketing)
Read more about "WFA’s response to WHO consultation (alcohol marketing)"WFA’s response to the WHO’s consultation on a working document for development of an action plan to strengthen…
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Digital policyDGX meeting with Google, 15 December 2020
Read more about "DGX meeting with Google, 15 December 2020"In this session, WFA members discussed GDPR compliance and data protection responsibilities with Google.
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Digital policyWFA response to EDPB consultation
Read more about "WFA response to EDPB consultation"WFA response to EDPB consultation on Recommendations 01/2020 on measures that supplement transfer tools to ensure compliance with…
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WFA Forum Chairs look back on 2020
Read more about "WFA Forum Chairs look back on 2020"We asked the chairs of our WFA working groups to reflect on what 2020 meant for the global media, marketing and digital policy…
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WFA CEO: “Build Back Better has started”
Read more about "WFA CEO: “Build Back Better has started”"An extraordinary year has seen extraordinary changes, some for the better. WFA CEO Stephan Loerke looks forward to 2021.
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Media governanceSelf-regulationMarketing capabilitiesMarketing operationsMarketing procurementOrganisation & structure10 Predictions for 2021
Read more about "10 Predictions for 2021"It wouldn’t be the holidays without some crystal ball gazing. The WFA team predicts what will happen next year both in the…
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacy
DGX meeting overview (December 2020)
Read more about "DGX meeting overview (December 2020)"Overview of the Digital Governance Exchange (DGX) meeting held remotely on 1 December, 2020
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Digital policyAlcohol marketingSelf-regulationMarketing lawGlobal Alcohol Advertising Heatmap
Read more about "Global Alcohol Advertising Heatmap"A tool providing a snapshot of regulations on alcohol advertising globally.
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WFA Whitepaper on marketing and sustainability
Read more about "WFA Whitepaper on marketing and sustainability"How marketers can reconcile the consumption conundrum
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacyDGX meeting with Facebook, 16 November 2020
Read more about "DGX meeting with Facebook, 16 November 2020"In this session, WFA members discussed GDPR compliance with Facebook.
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Agency managementSourcing’s diversity power
Read more about "Sourcing’s diversity power"Marketing procurement can play a huge part in delivering a more diverse range of suppliers for brands and driving meaningful change.…
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacyWebinar: El uso de datos y la publicidad: ¿qué depara el futuro para las marcas?
Read more about "Webinar: El uso de datos y la publicidad: ¿qué depara el futuro para las marcas?"Esta sesión abordará algunas de las últimas leyes y mejores prácticas con respecto al uso de datos,…
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacyWebinar: AI & advertising, a consumer perspective
Read more about "Webinar: AI & advertising, a consumer perspective"A report on the potential harms of AI powered advertising, and thoughts on redesigning the system.
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Webinar: Diversidad e inclusion en la industria publicitaria
Read more about "Webinar: Diversidad e inclusion en la industria publicitaria"¿Qué pueden hacer las marcas para intensificar sus esfuerzos de diversidad e inclusión?
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Digital policyData collection & privacyPrivacy in China: the new draft PIPL and what it could mean for advertisers
Read more about "Privacy in China: the new draft PIPL and what it could mean for advertisers"A briefing session on China’s new draft Personal Information Protection Law.
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Digital policyData collection & privacy
DGX meeting overview: Competition and digital advertising (October 2020)
Read more about "DGX meeting overview: Competition and digital advertising (October 2020)"Overview of the special Digital Governance Exchange (DGX) session on competition and digital advertising held remotely on 30…
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Brand purposeWFA Better Marketing Pod Ep. 2: Marketing in times of Covid
Read more about "WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep. 2: Marketing in times of Covid"David Wheldon speaks to Karmarama’s Jon Wilkins and Contagious’ Paul Kemp-Robertson
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Diversity & InclusionWFA Better Marketing Pod Ep.1: Diversity & Inclusion
Read more about "WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep.1: Diversity & Inclusion"David Wheldon speaks to WFA’s Global Diversity Ambassadors, Belinda Smith and Jerry Daykin
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Brand safetyBrand safetyIndustry experts on the next steps for brand safety
Read more about "Industry experts on the next steps for brand safety"The new agreement on harmful content in the digital space achieved within the Global Alliance for Responsible Media highlights…
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Digital policyData collection & privacy
DGX meeting overview (October 2020)
Read more about "DGX meeting overview (October 2020)"Overview of the Digital Governance Exchange (DGX) meeting held remotely on 21 October, 2020
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Digital policyMarketing lawConsumer insightWebinar: The Economist presents The World in 2021
Read more about "Webinar: The Economist presents The World in 2021"The Economist’s predictive look to the year ahead. Tom Standage shares key insights from the upcoming The Economist report…
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Digital policyData collection & privacyDGX Benchmark: EU-US Data Transfers
Read more about "DGX Benchmark: EU-US Data Transfers"This WFA member benchmark covers member experiences regarding data transfers between the EU and the US.
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Digital policyData collection & privacyData Ethics Board meeting overview (September 2020)
Read more about "Data Ethics Board meeting overview (September 2020)"Overview of the Data Ethics Board meeting held on 21 September 2020.
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Digital policyWFA Q&A session with Google on digital services taxes
Read more about "WFA Q&A session with Google on digital services taxes"Overview of WFA’s Q&A session with Google on their announcement to raise the price of advertising in the UK, Austria and…
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Digital policyData collection & privacyDGX meeting overview (September 2020)
Read more about "DGX meeting overview (September 2020)"Overview of the Digital Governance Exchange (DGX) meeting held remotely on 9 September, 2020.
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Digital policyData collection & privacyYou can learn a lot from a dummy
Read more about "You can learn a lot from a dummy"It took over three decades for 90% of Americans to start buckling up, from only 14% in 1984. In the digital marketing world we don't…
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Marketing lawWFA position paper and responses to the EU public consultation on the Digital Services Act
Read more about "WFA position paper and responses to the EU public consultation on the Digital Services Act"Position paper and responses to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Digital Services Act package.
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Marketing law
Product placement under the revised AVMSD – Briefing note
Read more about "Product placement under the revised AVMSD – Briefing note"A briefing note on the transposition of the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), and the extension of product…
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Digital policyData & analyticsData collection & privacyAd industry launches 'Partnership for Responsible Addressable Media'
Read more about "Ad industry launches 'Partnership for Responsible Addressable Media'"Goal is to ensure a sustainable future of digital media for businesses and consumers
Governing group of industry leaders…
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Digital policyData collection & privacyThree hot topics in digital policy
Read more about "Three hot topics in digital policy"Privacy, content and ethics are critical issues for companies seeking to get one step ahead, says Gabrielle Robitaille, Digital…
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Time to stop covering up our diversity
Read more about "Time to stop covering up our diversity"We're at an important moment in the diversity conversation and understanding 'covering up' is part of unpacking that, says Jerry…
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Putting an end to racially-loaded terms in marketing
Read more about "Putting an end to racially-loaded terms in marketing"WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, calls on the industry to change the narrative and to stop using terms such as 'whitelist' and 'blacklist'…
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacyDGX meeting overview (July 2020)
Read more about "DGX meeting overview (July 2020)"Overview of the Digital Governance Exchange (DGX) meeting held remotely on 7 July, 2020.
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Brand safetyChannelsBrand safetyAgency rostersCOVID Compendium for Global Marketers
Read more about "COVID Compendium for Global Marketers"What actions are brands taking around the world? WFA has compiled stories from around the world from marketers, for marketers.
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Brand safetyBrand safetyNearly a third of advertisers pull back or consider pulling back from platforms
Read more about "Nearly a third of advertisers pull back or consider pulling back from platforms"A significant proportion of WFA members are reducing their spend with social media platforms as a result of concerns about policies…
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It’s time for action
Read more about "It’s time for action"WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, explains why our industry must address diversity and inclusion in the content it produces as well as…
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Digital policyData collection & privacy
Data Ethics Board meeting overview (June 2020)
Read more about "Data Ethics Board meeting overview (June 2020)"Overview of the Data Ethics Board meeting held on 23 June 2020.
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Digital policyData collection & privacyWhy marketers must embrace ethical data use
Read more about "Why marketers must embrace ethical data use"To coincide with the launch of the world’s first guide on data ethics for brands, Data Ethics – The Rise of Morality in…
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Brand safetyBrand safety
Advertisers demand transparency and clarity around platforms’ content policies
Read more about "Advertisers demand transparency and clarity around platforms’ content policies"Statement by WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke
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UN Women and WFA call on the industry to fight racism and inequality
Read more about "UN Women and WFA call on the industry to fight racism and inequality"Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, and Stephan Loerke, CEO, WFA, issue a joint…
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Digital policyData collection & privacyWFA submission – Singapore PDPA consultation
Read more about "WFA submission – Singapore PDPA consultation"WFA’s submission to the public consultation on amendments to Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act.
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Digital policyData collection & privacyWebinar: GDPR and online advertising - what next?
Read more about "Webinar: GDPR and online advertising - what next?"This webinar offers an overview of key GDPR developments related to online advertising, including latest status and expected next…