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Agency evaluation & performanceAgency managementAgency remuneration & contractsAgency review & pitchingMarketing technologyAIMarketing technologyOrganisation & structureMarketing technologyThree-quarters of brands want to change their agency remuneration model
Read more about "Three-quarters of brands want to change their agency remuneration model"According to new research from WFA and global media advisors MediaSense, three out of four multinational brands are seeking to…
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Marketing procurementSkills underpin the power of procurement
Read more about "Skills underpin the power of procurement"Marketing procurement needs to get its skills future-fit to add maximum value to the business. Laura Forcetti, Director Marketing…
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Audience measurementChannelsMedia governanceMedia transparencyProgrammaticWFA Outlook report: Media inflation set to rise in 2025 and 2026
Read more about "WFA Outlook report: Media inflation set to rise in 2025 and 2026"9 out of 10 top global markets expected to see prices rise more than in 2024.
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ChannelsAre you retail media ready?
Read more about "Are you retail media ready?"Retail media is the biggest ad spend story in 2024, creating new challenges for advertisers as Tom Ashby, Global Lead, Media…
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Diversity & InclusionSystem1: ‘Does LGBT+ Visibility Matter?’ research
Read more about "System1: ‘Does LGBT+ Visibility Matter?’ research"The creative effectiveness platform published a new study into the effectiveness and impact of LGBT+ visibility.
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Digital policyCreativityAIIn case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q2: from AI to DEI, Halo and Positive Marketing
Read more about "In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q2: from AI to DEI, Halo and Positive Marketing"The WFA team is constantly working with members to share best practice and smart ways for marketing to make a bigger…
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Diversity & InclusionGeena Davis Institute: ‘The Power of Portrayal’ report
Read more about "Geena Davis Institute: ‘The Power of Portrayal’ report"The Geena Davis Institute published a new report during Cannes Lions 2024 which looked at on-screen representation in Cannes Lions…
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Diversity & InclusionEACA: ‘Creative Equality in Advertising 2024’ report
Read more about "EACA: ‘Creative Equality in Advertising 2024’ report"The European Association of Communications Agencies published a new report during Cannes Lions 2024 which looks at gender inequality…
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Diversity & InclusionUnstereotype Alliance: ‘Inclusion = Income - The Business Case for Progressive Marketing' study
Read more about "Unstereotype Alliance: ‘Inclusion = Income - The Business Case for Progressive Marketing' study"The industry-led coalition convened by UN Women published a new study during Cannes Lions 2024 which looks at how consistent and…
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Media transformationSpotlight: Navigating global media demand and pricing trends – 2024 & beyond
Read more about "Spotlight: Navigating global media demand and pricing trends – 2024 & beyond"Join Mark Gallagher (EVP Global Investment) at Omnicom Media Group as we dig into global media pricing trends for 2024…
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Marketing capabilitiesMarketing operationsNavigating the Complexity of Marketing Capability Measurement
Read more about "Navigating the Complexity of Marketing Capability Measurement"Proving the impact of capability building is vital, says WFA Associate Director, Global Marketing Services, Julia Kraft, as she…
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Audience measurementChannelsMedia governanceMedia transparencyProgrammaticMedia measurementMedia price inflation falls marginally in WFA’s Outlook poll of predictions
Read more about "Media price inflation falls marginally in WFA’s Outlook poll of predictions"TV inflation cools globally, and particularly in the US, but growth in retail media is fuelling higher prices around the world. Tom…
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Marketing capabilitiesMarketing effectiveness
Measuring Marketing Capability Impact
Read more about "Measuring Marketing Capability Impact"WFA report on marketing capability impact measurement, conducted in partnership with Oxford.
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Digital policyCreativityAIIn case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q1
Read more about "In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q1"The WFA team is constantly working with members to share best practice and smart ways for marketing to make a bigger…
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Marketing procurementMarketing procurement seeks better, smarter metrics in 2024
Read more about "Marketing procurement seeks better, smarter metrics in 2024"WFA research shows that teams are looking at creative and production as well as media in their bid to identify savings for 2024.…
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Diversity & InclusionUN Women x Vodafone Foundation: ‘Small Steps, Big Difference’ report
Read more about "UN Women x Vodafone Foundation: ‘Small Steps, Big Difference’ report"UN Women, with the support of Vodafone Foundation, published a new study into FTSE 100 companies’ support for employees…
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Marketing technologyAIMarketing technologyMarketing technologyTackling the nitty gritty of Generative AI
Read more about "Tackling the nitty gritty of Generative AI"No new technology comes without risks and Generative AI is no exception. Brands need to be alert to the challenges if they want to…
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Marketing technologyMarketing technologyData collection & privacyData-driven marketingMarketing effectivenessMarketing technologyBrands are trailing on data transformation
Read more about "Brands are trailing on data transformation"If there’s one key learning from the latest WFA research on data transformation, it’s that too few companies have yet…
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Diversity & InclusionUnstereotype Alliance: ‘State of the Industry' report 2023
Read more about "Unstereotype Alliance: ‘State of the Industry' report 2023"The industry-led coalition convened by UN Women published the third iteration of its report examining the progress of DEI across the…
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Consumer insightData & analyticsThe new rules for successful insights teams
Read more about "The new rules for successful insights teams"New WFA research, conducted in partnership with Human8, provides a clear roadmap that enables global insights leaders to deliver…
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Agency managementMarketing capabilitiesIn-housing set for rapid and continued growth at major multinationals
Read more about "In-housing set for rapid and continued growth at major multinationals"According to a recent survey conducted by WFA and The Observatory International, 66% of brands now have in-house agencies, with 21%…
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Agency review & pitchingPitch Management - Key Stages for Success
Read more about "Pitch Management - Key Stages for Success"Agency pitches are large-scale, business-critical undertakings involving many stakeholders, significant time and effort. This…
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Increasing e-commerce effectiveness in APAC with enablers
Read more about "Increasing e-commerce effectiveness in APAC with enablers"Shufen Goh, Co-founder and Principal at R3, shares key insights from a recent report on the state of e-commerce enablers in…
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Media governanceMedia budgets are on the rise, finds WFA and Ebiquity annual research
Read more about "Media budgets are on the rise, finds WFA and Ebiquity annual research"Neither global economies nor politics today are in a particularly stable position. But big brands are expecting to increase their…
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Pitch Smart - A Study by MediaSense
Read more about "Pitch Smart - A Study by MediaSense"MediaSense's global survey of 100+ media agency professionals
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Media cost inflation to retreat in 2024, finds WFA Outlook 2024 report
Read more about "Media cost inflation to retreat in 2024, finds WFA Outlook 2024 report"From a high point in 2023, global media prices are forecast to decline gradually into 2024, finds the latest WFA media price…
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The Marketer's Forecast 2024
Read more about "The Marketer's Forecast 2024"MediaLink's global annual survey of 400+ marketing leaders
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Agency evaluation & performanceAgency managementAgency remuneration & contractsAgency review & pitchingAgency rostersThe Future of Media Agency Models: Change is Coming
Read more about "The Future of Media Agency Models: Change is Coming"A new survey by WFA and MediaSense shows an overwhelming proportion of major multinational brands are looking to improve their…
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Marketing effectivenessImproving creative effectiveness through in-flight optimisation
Read more about "Improving creative effectiveness through in-flight optimisation"A new whitepaper by WFA and Automated Creative urges advertisers to focus on in-flight optimisation in…
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Marketing effectivenessCreating a Global Culture of Marketing Effectiveness
Read more about "Creating a Global Culture of Marketing Effectiveness"Marketing effectiveness is THE key priority for most, if not all, of WFA’s various peer groups. That is why late last year we…
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Brand safetyBrand safetyAIGARM launches Generative AI and Metaverse brand safety playbook
Read more about "GARM launches Generative AI and Metaverse brand safety playbook"Please note that GARM was discontinued on August 8. See more here.
GARM has launched a new guide to incorporate brand…
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Brand safetyBrand safetyGARM and Ad Net Zero launch world's first guide to sustainable media for advertisers
Read more about "GARM and Ad Net Zero launch world's first guide to sustainable media for advertisers"Please note that GARM was discontinued on August 8. See more here.
Together with Ad Net Zero, GARM launches at the…
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GLAAD: Advertising Visibility Index
Read more about "GLAAD: Advertising Visibility Index"GLAAD launched at Cannes Lions 2023 a new report and scorecard looking at inclusivity and diverse visibility in marketing and…
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Spotlight: The Sourcing Board presents ‘Our Journey Forward’
Read more about "Spotlight: The Sourcing Board presents ‘Our Journey Forward’"3 years since the formation of the Sourcing Board, we come to reflect on how far the function of marketing procurement has come but,…
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Broadcast TV drives global media price inflation
Read more about "Broadcast TV drives global media price inflation"WFA Outlook 2023 reveals the highs and lows of media prices across key markets around the world.…
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WFA Annual Report 2022
Read more about "WFA Annual Report 2022"An overview of WFA’s key projects and initiatives from 2022
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Brand safetyBrand safetyMedia measurementMedia literacyBrand purposeBrand reputationWFA issues Global Media Charter 3.0
Read more about "WFA issues Global Media Charter 3.0"The Charter 3.0 builds on progress made in areas of brand safety and measurement and identifies 5 priority areas covering…
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Digital policyGlobal overview of privacy enforcement cases impacting advertisers
Read more about "Global overview of privacy enforcement cases impacting advertisers"An overview of the most relevant privacy enforcement cases brought against online advertising across key markets globally
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Brand safetyDigital policyBrand safetyMarketing lawWFA Guide: DSA and DMA implementation
Read more about "WFA Guide: DSA and DMA implementation"WFA has developed a guide to shed light on some of the remaining questions on the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital…
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Agency evaluation & performanceMarketing procurementGlobal Agency Remuneration Trends: 2022 update
Read more about "Global Agency Remuneration Trends: 2022 update"Major advertisers believe that their agency partners are still offering great value in 2022, according to a major new research study…
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Marketing procurementClient-agency performance evaluations: 2022 update
Read more about "Client-agency performance evaluations: 2022 update"Decideware and the WFA returned again late 2022 to dig deeper into the relationship dynamics and efficiencies between marketers and…
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Self-regulationCreativityClients and Creativity
Read more about "Clients and Creativity"With creative communications effectiveness on the decline, what can brand owners do to reverse the decline and drive sustainable…
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Media’s got talent?
Read more about "Media’s got talent?"This joint WFA and MediaSense study examining global media talent was launched in May 2022 on the back of the Media2025 research…
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Agency managementAgency rostersOrganisation & structureAgency Roster Transformation
Read more about "Agency Roster Transformation"In-housing benefits as advertisers seek to respond to digital, Covid, sustainability and diversity and inclusion challenges
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Brand safetyBrand safetyGARM: 3 Years of Progress
Read more about "GARM: 3 Years of Progress"Please note that GARM was discontinued on August 8 2024. See more here.
This report looks back on GARM's three-year…
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Marketing procurementTech & tools in marketing procurement
Read more about "Tech & tools in marketing procurement"This WFA report written in partnership with Flock Associates – The Marketing Transformation Company, explored…
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Global eCommerce and Marketing - Delivering a Successful Strategy
Read more about "Global eCommerce and Marketing - Delivering a Successful Strategy"eCommerce-focused multinationals are spending significantly more on performance ads than brand messages
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The future of insights and marketing effectiveness
Read more about "The future of insights and marketing effectiveness"In an increasingly complex business ecosystem, where does the Insights function sit today, and where to go next?
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Marketing capabilitiesThe First 100 Days of a Marketing Capability Leader
Read more about "The First 100 Days of a Marketing Capability Leader"Marketing capability building is seemingly more prevalent – and more important – than ever. So, as a new capability…
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Media 2025 - Wave Five Research Findings 2022
Read more about "Media 2025 - Wave Five Research Findings 2022"The WFA are delighted to share with you an advanced copy of MediaSense’s Media2025 report. Part of MediaSense’s…
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Diversity & InclusionDiversity: From Agency to Ads
Read more about "Diversity: From Agency to Ads"R3 study reveals how marketers and agencies can best frame diversity and inclusion in a Southeast Asian context.
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Global Content Production 2021
Read more about "Global Content Production 2021"Recent research amongst the WFA network and led in partnership with TKM Consultants, specifically deep diving into the models that…
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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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Agency review & pitchingBrand investment decisions: evolving beyond working / non-working
Read more about "Brand investment decisions: evolving beyond working / non-working"Recent research amongst the WFA network and led in partnership with MediaSense, revealed huge appetite to evolve the conventional…
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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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Diversity & InclusionBeyond Gender 2: The impact of intersectionality in advertising
Read more about "Beyond Gender 2: The impact of intersectionality in advertising"The second Beyond Gender report offers valuable insight on intersectionality in advertising, supporting the Unstereotype Alliance's…
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Diversity & InclusionPromoting diversity and inclusion in advertising: a UNICEF playbook
Read more about "Promoting diversity and inclusion in advertising: a UNICEF playbook"Advertising can be a force for good that promotes change towards a more diverse and inclusive world. To help marketeers in this…
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ChannelsGamingIntegrated marketingDigital transformationGAMING DEMYSTIFIED 2021: Unlocking brand opportunities in video gaming
Read more about "GAMING DEMYSTIFIED 2021: Unlocking brand opportunities in video gaming"Video gaming has risen to become bigger than other forms of entertainment. Its growth has been further super-charged by COVID-19,…
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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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Brand safetyBrand safetyData-driven marketingThe Evolution of Data-Driven Marketing: Preparing for Digital Media’s Privacy-first Future
Read more about "The Evolution of Data-Driven Marketing: Preparing for Digital Media’s Privacy-first Future"A curated list of WFA resources to inform and shape your strategy
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Brand purposeBrand reputationMarketing capabilitiesMarketing operationsGet comfortable with sustainability
Read more about "Get comfortable with sustainability"The key insight from the WFA’s Marketing and Sustainability: Closing the Gaps research is that marketers need to get more…
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Agency rostersMarketing operationsWFA Consultant Directory
Read more about "WFA Consultant Directory"A WFA directory of marketing consultant firms, based on member recommendations and market research. Last update: June 2021
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Diversity & InclusionUnstereotype Alliance 'State of the Industry' report 2021
Read more about "Unstereotype Alliance 'State of the Industry' report 2021"Global action platform report identifies key goals and recommendations for the marketing industry to improve diversity and…
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Data collection & privacyData-driven marketingBrands face APAC privacy challenge
Read more about "Brands face APAC privacy challenge"A new survey by the WFA, Campaign Asia-Pacific and Forrester reveals the scale of the privacy issue faced by brands in the…
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Diversity & InclusionGender Bias & Inclusion in Advertising in India
Read more about "Gender Bias & Inclusion in Advertising in India"A Unicef-Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media analysis of gender representation in 1,000 most viewed advertisements in India on…
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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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Agency managementMarketing procurementDifferent Models when decoupling production
Read more about "Different Models when decoupling production"A brief definition guide on models when decoupling production.
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Digital policyData-driven marketingWFA report: The future of data-driven marketing
Read more about "WFA report: The future of data-driven marketing"A WFA report to lay the foundations for a debate on how to build a sustainable future for data-driven marketing
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Diversity & Inclusion54% of people don't feel culturally represented in online ads, Facebook study finds
Read more about "54% of people don't feel culturally represented in online ads, Facebook study finds"The study includes research in partnership with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, a survey of 1,200 people, a review of…
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Agency managementMarketing procurementBusiness Intelligence / Data analytics for a strong agency management program
Read more about "Business Intelligence / Data analytics for a strong agency management program"An e-book by our partners Decideware that looks at the importance & need for Business Intelligence / Data Analytics for a strong…
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Marketing capabilitiesMarketing operationsOrganisation & structureWhat marketing talent wants
Read more about "What marketing talent wants"Company and marketing department attributes that resonate with today's marketer
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Marketing procurementOrganisation & structureDecoupling production from the creative agency and the role of the agency producer
Read more about "Decoupling production from the creative agency and the role of the agency producer"Following questions from WFA members, our partner Advertising Production resources (APR) has provided input on the topics of…
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Digital transformationMarketing operationsMarketing Transformation - Delivering the future fit organisation
Read more about "Marketing Transformation - Delivering the future fit organisation"The subject of marketing transformation and how to deliver a Marketing function that is ‘future fit’ for the digital…
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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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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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Marketing procurementEco-Friendly Practices in Production
Read more about "Eco-Friendly Practices in Production"This Advertising Production Resources (APR) guide has been designed to help WFA members with developing eco-friendly practices…
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Marketing procurementThe endless possibilities of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)
Read more about "The endless possibilities of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)"This report by MurphyCobb Associates covers the CGI landscape, negotiation drivers, implementation technics and other top tips.
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Marketing procurementProject Spring
Read more about "Project Spring"A first of its kind guide by WFA on transforming the actions and perception of marketing procurement.
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ChannelsMedia governanceMarketing effectivenessMedia Outlook in the COVID-19 Crisis
Read more about "Media Outlook in the COVID-19 Crisis"Perspectives from WFA members, agencies and consultants on the development of media supply, demand and pricing in light of the…
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Marketing operationsWebinar: In search of the unicorn marketer
Read more about "Webinar: In search of the unicorn marketer"We unveil WFA’s largest global study, focusing on the ‘marketer of the future’.
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Digital policyMarketing lawData collection & privacy
Data Safety Benchmarking & Analysis
Read more about "Data Safety Benchmarking & 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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Diversity & InclusionA Marketer's Approach to Diversity and Inclusion
Read more about "A Marketer's Approach to Diversity and Inclusion"This new WFA report offers brand insights, suggestions and case studies for embracing diversity in your creative and work…
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Audience measurementChannelsMedia transformationMarketing effectivenessMind the Gap - 2020
The 2020 Mind the Gap report by our partner Ebiquity focusses on three areas: a projection of TV audience figures up to 2025, whether…Read more about "Mind the Gap - 2020" -
Alcohol marketingSelf-regulationMarketing lawAlcohol Marketing: literature review
Read more about "Alcohol Marketing: literature review"A review of academic evidence on the effect of alcohol marketing on youth choices, preferences, and behaviours
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Digital policyMarketing lawEU ePrivacy Regulation: WFA briefing, February 2020
Read more about "EU ePrivacy Regulation: WFA briefing, February 2020"An overview prepared by WFA on the ePrivacy Regulation and how it could impact advertisers.
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Integrated marketingOrganisation & structureMarketing effectivenessWFA Global Marketing Effectiveness report
Read more about "WFA Global Marketing Effectiveness report"This document provides an overview of results of a study into marketing effectiveness amongst WFA members.
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Audience measurementMarketing technologyMarketing technologyData & analyticsMarketing technologyDriving brand value with emotional intelligence in content
Read more about "Driving brand value with emotional intelligence in content"This study, by AI technology company Mirriad, links emotions in entertainment content with how they drive brand value.
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Agency remuneration & contractsMarketing procurementTransparency in global production
Read more about "Transparency in global production"Survey on global content production transparency.
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InfluencersInfluencersIntegrated marketingWFA Influencer marketing survey
Read more about "WFA Influencer marketing survey"WFA surveyed its members on their utilization of influencer marketing - how they worked with influencers, measurable impact,…
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Agency managementAgency review & pitchingHow a good scope of work program can benefit an organisation
Read more about "How a good scope of work program can benefit an organisation"Our strategic partners at Decideware have created a guide on the values, creation and implementation of a high quality scope of work…
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Agency managementTrue partners
Read more about "True partners"Some of the world’s leading advertising agencies give their views on what advertisers need to do to make a great…
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Media governanceDigital transformationMedia transformationMedia Transformation - Case Study 2: Royal Philips
Read more about "Media Transformation - Case Study 2: Royal Philips"The adoption of programmatic and ‘precision at scale’ principles, the changing nature of technology and data ownership…
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Agency managementMarketing procurementAchieving greater financial transparency with your agencies
Read more about "Achieving greater financial transparency with your agencies"Transparency has been one of the words most used by advertisers in recent years when talking about their agency…
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Agency evaluation & performanceGlobal Agency Group Profiles
Read more about "Global Agency Group Profiles"These agency group profiles by Comvergence provide information relating to the groups' leadership and management changes, key…
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Agency review & pitchingMajor media pitches in 2019
Read more about "Major media pitches in 2019"These two documents developed by Comvergence provide overviews of the major concluded & ongoing global/multi-country media…
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Maximising the value of media using the Ebiquity Media Model
Read more about "Maximising the value of media using the Ebiquity Media Model"In this Viewpoint paper, Ebiquity considers all the different domains of media that CMOs need to master to make them work hardest…
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Agency managementAgency rostersDesigning for integration: Global marketing communications organisation research
Read more about "Designing for integration: Global marketing communications organisation research"This report explores global marcomms structures, roles and capabilities of client-side marketers. The survey questions and the…
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ChannelsGamingIntegrated marketingDigital transformation
Gaming Demystified: Unlocking brand growth opportunities in video gaming
Read more about "Gaming Demystified: Unlocking brand growth opportunities in video gaming"This research and report have been produced by 2CV in conjunction with the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) and Branded…
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ChannelsBrand purposeBrand reputationCannes 2019 Wrap
Read more about "Cannes 2019 Wrap"In Cannes this year, WFA with the help of The Economist Group, talked to a number of marketing leaders about their priorities and…