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  1.    Does Asia Pacific need Lions or Merlions?
    CreativityBrand reputation

    Does Asia Pacific need Lions or Merlions?

    WFA’s Asia Advisory Board marked the Cannes Lions Festival in Singapore with #NotInCannes, attended by more than 50 senior…

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  2.    Responsible AI principles
    AI (Artificial Intelligence)AI

    Responsible AI principles

    An overview of the most commonly adopted responsible AI principles guiding brands’ use of generative AI

     

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  3.    Geena Davis Institute: ‘The Power of Portrayal’ report
    Diversity & Inclusion

    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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  4.    PAG Meeting Overview (June 2024)
    Digital policyMarketing law

    PAG Meeting Overview (June 2024)

    Meeting overview and presentations from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 11 June 2024

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  5.    EACA: ‘Creative Equality in Advertising 2024’ report
    Diversity & Inclusion

    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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  6.    Knowledge Spotlight: Agency Roster Modelling & Transformation
    Agency rostersMarketing operations

    Knowledge Spotlight: Agency Roster Modelling & Transformation

    This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts,…

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  7.    Benchmark: Generative AI Upskilling
    AIMarketing capabilities

    Benchmark: Generative AI Upskilling

    WFA benchmark on upskilling marketing teams on the topic of generative AI

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  8.    Unstereotype Alliance: ‘Inclusion = Income - The Business Case for Progressive Marketing' study
    Diversity & Inclusion

    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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  9.    GARM & Ad Net Zero announce global framework to measure media's carbon emissions

    GARM & Ad Net Zero announce global framework to measure media's carbon emissions

    The Global Media Sustainability Framework is a cross-industry collaboration between WFA’s Global Alliance for Responsible…

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  10.    Knowledge Spotlight: Agency Remuneration 101
    Agency remuneration & contractsMarketing operations

    Knowledge Spotlight: Agency Remuneration 101

    This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts,…

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  11.    Setting targets on DEI in production can be a challenge for half of major multinationals

    Setting targets on DEI in production can be a challenge for half of major multinationals

    New WFA research shows that measurement, targets and identifying diverse suppliers are key barriers to implementing Diversity,…

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  12.    “Stay the course on DEI and sustainability.” WFA CEO appeals to the industry ahead of Cannes

    “Stay the course on DEI and sustainability.” WFA CEO appeals to the industry ahead of Cannes

    Something is happening in our industry that is deeply worrying. Many companies are taking a step back from their public positions on…

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  13.    Survey: DEI in Content Production
    Diversity & Inclusion

    Survey: DEI in Content Production

    WFA member survey exploring company maturity and practices related to DEI in content production.

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  14.    What do marketers want to see in Cannes?
    CreativityMarketing technologyAIBrand purposeMarketing technologyMarketing technology

    What do marketers want to see in Cannes?

    We asked 13 industry experts at Global Marketer Week in Toronto what big issues ad land should prioritise in Cannes this year. Four…

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  15.    Case study | Vanish (Reckitt): Me, My Autism and I
    Diversity & Inclusion

    Case study | Vanish (Reckitt): Me, My Autism and I

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June…

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  16.    Case study | Unilever: Inclusive Set Commitment & Inclusive Production Toolkit
    Diversity & Inclusion

    Case study | Unilever: Inclusive Set Commitment & Inclusive Production Toolkit

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June…

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  17.    Case study | Reckitt: Cultivating Safety & Belonging on Set – Talent Charter & Survey for Production
    Diversity & Inclusion

    Case study | Reckitt: Cultivating Safety & Belonging on Set – Talent Charter & Survey for Production

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June…

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  18.    Case study | Dove (Unilever): 20 years on – Dove and the future of Real Beauty
    Diversity & Inclusion

    Case study | Dove (Unilever): 20 years on – Dove and the future of Real Beauty

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June…

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  19.    Case study | Nexium (Brand Advance Group for Haleon): Enjoy the special moments in life
    Diversity & Inclusion

    Case study | Nexium (Brand Advance Group for Haleon): Enjoy the special moments in life

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June…

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  20.    Case study | Smirnoff (Diageo): We Do We
    Diversity & Inclusion

    Case study | Smirnoff (Diageo): We Do We

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June…

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  21.    This is the fourteenth marketing article you’re browsing today. So, you think you’re going to learn something by reading?

    This is the fourteenth marketing article you’re browsing today. So, you think you’re going to learn something by reading?

    Confucius knew it, Linus knew it.; you know it.  And yes, consumers know it as well. “Facta, non verba”,…

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