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  1.    Benchmark: Global Category Management – Artwork, pre-press & print
    Marketing procurement

    Benchmark: Global Category Management – Artwork, pre-press & print

    This WFA member benchmark examined the category management of artwork, pre-press & print.

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  2.    Overview of the Transparency in Political Advertising (TPA) Taskforce meeting held remotely on 16 February 2023
    Digital policyMarketing law

    Overview of the Transparency in Political Advertising (TPA) Taskforce meeting held remotely on 16 February 2023

    WFA’s Transparency in Political Advertising Task Force brings together policy leads within WFA membership to discuss, plan and…

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  3.    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (January 2023)
    Marketing procurement

    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (January 2023)

    Overview of the Sourcing Forum held remotely on 25th January, 2023.

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  4.    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 23: On turning an airline into a travel super-app with Rudy Khaw, AirAsia
    Integrated marketingDigital transformationMarketing operations

    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 23: On turning an airline into a travel super-app with Rudy Khaw, AirAsia

    WFA podcast host David Wheldon speaks with Rudy Khaw, Chief Brand Officer at AirAsia, about marketing in postpandemic times and the…

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  5.    WFA position paper on EU consumer laws revision
    Digital policyMarketing law

    WFA position paper on EU consumer laws revision

    In November, the European Commission launched a public consultation as part of its ‘fitness check’ of EU consumer laws,…

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  6.    Seven partner predictions for 2023
    Digital policyCreativityBrand reputationMarketing operationsMarketing technologyMarketing technology

    Seven partner predictions for 2023

    Seven of WFA’s strategic partners reflect on what will define marketing for the year…

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  7.    The testing times continue
    Digital policyValue of advertisingBrand reputationMarketing technologyMarketing technology

    The testing times continue

    Marketing will have to demonstrate value in 2023 as the global economy slows down, says WFA President and Mastercard Chief Marketing…

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  8.    WFA Forum: Media Forum Overview - 18th January 2023 - Media Transformation - Delivering the future fit organisation
    Media measurementAgency managementIntegrated marketingDigital transformationOrganisation & structureData & analyticsData-driven marketing

    WFA Forum: Media Forum Overview - 18th January 2023 - Media Transformation - Delivering the future fit organisation

    Meeting overview and agenda from WFA’s Remote Media Forum on the 18th of January 2023

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  9.    Build the future, don’t fear it
    Audience measurementBrand safetyBrand safetyBrand reputation

    Build the future, don’t fear it

    In times of uncertainty, marketers must use their skills to lead the way. WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, reflects on the success stories…

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  10.    WFA Briefing: Meta's personalised advertising practices ruled in breach of GDPR.
    Digital policy

    WFA Briefing: Meta's personalised advertising practices ruled in breach of GDPR.

    WFA has developed a briefing document with an overview of the decisions and insights into next steps and what advertisers could do…

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  11.    Food Marketing to Kids - Heatmap
    Food marketingMarketing to childrenMarketing law

    Food Marketing to Kids - Heatmap

    An overview of regulatory pressures across the world on food and non-alcoholic beverage marketing to children. Last update:…

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  12.    How to be more creative in 2023?
    Creativity

    How to be more creative in 2023?

    Sir John Hegarty shares three tips for marketers on how to be more creative than ever during the course of 2023.

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  13.    It’s the economy…

    It’s the economy…

    Marketers are grappling with difficult questions as much of the world faces an economic slowdown. Do they cut back on their…

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  14.    Digital In-Housing Benchmark - An Agency POV (Second Instalment)
    ProgrammaticAgency managementAgency remuneration & contractsMarketing operations

    Digital In-Housing Benchmark - An Agency POV (Second Instalment)

    WFA benchmark on In-housing Digital Media, from an agency point of view

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  15.    Benchmark: Negotiating paid search deals
    Marketing procurement

    Benchmark: Negotiating paid search deals

    This WFA member benchmark explores advice on negotiating paid search deals with tech titans or big digital platforms.

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  16.    Green Claims in Advertising Task Force Meeting Overview (January 2023)

    Green Claims in Advertising Task Force Meeting Overview (January 2023)

    WFA’s Green Claims in Advertising Task Force brings together policy leads within WFA membership to discuss, plan and develop…

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  17.    EU legislation on Green Claims: Resources for Advertisers
    Marketing law

    EU legislation on Green Claims: Resources for Advertisers

    Struggling to breakdown how the EU’s legislation on environmental claims will impact advertisers? WFA has you covered, with…

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  18.    The missing conversation

    The missing conversation

    Agencies are a vital part of any effective marketing organisation, but all too often the right questions aren’t always asked…

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  19.    HFSS marketing restrictions: 12 markets to watch in 2023
    Food marketingMarketing to children

    HFSS marketing restrictions: 12 markets to watch in 2023

    An overview of 12 markets around the world, currently debating or implementing far-reaching food marketing restrictions

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  20.    Julia Goldin, LEGO: WFA Global Marketer of the Year 2022 nominee

    Julia Goldin, LEGO: WFA Global Marketer of the Year 2022 nominee

    Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, LEGO, is one of the eight global marketers shortlisted for this…

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  21.    Patricia Corsi, Bayer Consumer Health: WFA Global Marketer of the Year 2022 nominee

    Patricia Corsi, Bayer Consumer Health: WFA Global Marketer of the Year 2022 nominee

    Patricia Corsi, Chief Marketing, Digital and Information Officer at Bayer Consumer Health, is one of the eight global marketers…

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