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A round-up of what we learned at Forum Connect New York 2025.
Deeper collaboration with marketing procurement can be a quiet competitive advantage for CMOs – and a powerful ally. Laura Forcetti, Director of Global Marketing Sourcing at WFA, explains why.
The biggest wins in marketing rarely fit into neat dashboards. Marketing guru Rory Sutherland joins us to unpack why creativity is “fat-tailed,” how a few outlier ideas create the lion’s share of value, and why short-term incentives push teams to optimise what’s easy to count rather than what actually compounds.
Expert jury selects top global marketing leaders from Cathay Pacific, The Coca-Cola Company, e.l.f. Beauty, Grab, Lenovo and Mercado Libre
What are the implications of the EU AI Act?
Improving measurement and attribution across the customer journey is the top benefit behind full funnel strategies.
Digitalisation and sustainability are influencing the future of POS & Displays.
WFA research reveals that many of the world’s biggest brands are still struggling to access full value from the knowledge they hold within their organisations.
How storytelling and AI can ramp up your insights training.
A new WFA guide looks to help brands identify and avoid the risk of reinforcing bias and discrimination when using Gen AI in their marketing and use the technology as a driver of inclusive growth.
International marketing and working in a local market are very different says the CMO of Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE).
AI is reshaping how consumers discover, evaluate and purchase products and services, fundamentally reshaping search dynamics. For brands, this evolution raises critical questions about visibility, measurement and relevance in a world where AI models increasingly mediate consumer journeys.
A new WFA report highlights how in-house agency teams are embracing the era of AI and potential opportunities in the generative AI space within marketing. Brenna Brandes, Global Marketing Services Manager at WFA, explains.
What does it take to create a brand that really connects with consumers? Chrystal Yeong, Senior Manager, Marketing Services at WFA, reports.
How do marketers effectively combine people, creativity and technology? The Global Marketer of the Year 2025 jury share their thoughts.
Career paths are rarely linear in Insights. Ioana Danila, WFA's Insight Forum lead, sums up key challenges and opportunities for professionals seeking to elevate their role within an organisation, drawing from conversations between senior Insights leaders at recent WFA events.
Steady price growth hides sharper contrasts between regions and markets
Broadcaster video-on-demand tops inflation charts as CTV stays flat
Big multinationals can no longer rely on being big multinationals to secure advantage when it comes to media. Instead, they need to build in-house capabilities and connections says Tom Ashby, Global Lead, Media Services at WFA.
We asked the Global Marketer of the Year 2025 jury which qualities will be most important for marketing leaders in the months and years to come.
WFA research finds that upskilling remains one of the greatest roadblocks to AI adoption among brands. To help marketers navigate this challenge, WFA is expanding its webinar series to focus on AI.
A 90-minute interactive Policy Action Group (PAG) session, hosted in collaboration with Influence Builders, explored how public affairs professionals can harness AI to sharpen advocacy strategies, amplify influence and drive smarter engagement.