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  1.    Key trends from Cannes jurors and commentators
    Diversity & Inclusion

    Key trends from Cannes jurors and commentators

    Cannes Lions jurors and commentators share their views on this year's edition of the festival.

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  2.    My five takeaways from Cannes 2023
    Media governanceProgrammaticDiversity & InclusionCreativityMarketing technologyBrand purposeMarketing technologyMedia transformationMarketing technology

    My five takeaways from Cannes 2023

    This year’s Cannes Lions had a real buzz about it. Clients seemed re-energised by the reprioritisation of creative…

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  3.    “I don’t want to cry, I want to smile and jump with joy at the brilliant work that is going to inspire us all"

    “I don’t want to cry, I want to smile and jump with joy at the brilliant work that is going to inspire us all"

    CMOs of Asahi, Diageo, L’Oréal and PepsiCo on what they want to be asking of the industry during the Cannes Lions…

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  4.    If Artificial Intelligence can end humanity, just imagine what it can do for marketing!
    Digital policyAI

    If Artificial Intelligence can end humanity, just imagine what it can do for marketing!

    If we are to believe all the articles currently being written on the subject of Artificial Intelligence, it’s highly probable…

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  5.    Reimagining marketing in Cannes

    Reimagining marketing in Cannes

    Circular marketing and growth should be the number one item on the Cannes agenda for CMOs. Michelle McEvoy, Initiative Lead for…

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  6.    This Pride month, brands have an important choice to make
    Diversity & Inclusion

    This Pride month, brands have an important choice to make

    What happens if you put 20,000 lesbians in a desert and give them a lot of alcohol and a large swimming pool? There are plenty of…

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  7.    “We’re going to have to be amazingly humble”
    Brand safetyMedia governanceBrand safetyMarketing lawBrand purposeBrand reputationMarketing operationsMedia transformation

    “We’re going to have to be amazingly humble”

    WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, offers his verdict on WFA Global Marketer Week in…

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  8.    UK programmatic audit suggests improvements in online advertising transparency
    Ad fraud & verificationMedia transparencyProgrammatic

    UK programmatic audit suggests improvements in online advertising transparency

    Clare O'Brien, ISBA's Head of Media, Performance & Effectiveness, shares on the ins and outs of the second iteration of their…

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  9.    Beware advertisers, the EU has a new plan to limit hot air around environmental claims
    Marketing law

    Beware advertisers, the EU has a new plan to limit hot air around environmental claims

    Guardian columnist and brand strategist, Arwa Mahdawi, reflects on the newly proposed EU Directive on Green Claims and its…

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  10.    Saving money without reducing your impact
    Agency evaluation & performanceAgency managementAgency remuneration & contractsAgency review & pitchingAgency rosters

    Saving money without reducing your impact

    Look after your marketing pence and the pounds will manage themselves. Christine Downton, Associate Partner at The Observatory…

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  11.    How do you create sustainable growth? 3 more experts share their views
    Self-regulationBrand purposeBrand reputation

    How do you create sustainable growth? 3 more experts share their views

    Ahead of WFA Global Marketer Week in Istanbul, we asked three thought-leaders for their views on how to achieve the holy grail of…

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  12.    All you need to know about the Global DEI Census 2023
    Diversity & Inclusion

    All you need to know about the Global DEI Census 2023

    The Global DEI Census 2023 – which will investigate the state of diversity, equity and inclusion in the marketing industry…

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  13.    Making the numbers count
    Diversity & Inclusion

    Making the numbers count

    Talent is the lifeblood of marketing. Brands need to meet their needs for a better lived experience if they want to attract and…

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  14.    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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  15.    Seven partner predictions for 2023
    Digital policyCreativityMarketing technologyBrand 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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  16.    The testing times continue
    Digital policyValue of advertisingMarketing technologyBrand 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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  17.    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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  18.    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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  19.    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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  20.    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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  21.    Fabrice Beaulieu, Reckitt: WFA Global Marketer of the Year 2022 nominee

    Fabrice Beaulieu, Reckitt: WFA Global Marketer of the Year 2022 nominee

    Fabrice Beaulieu, Chief Marketing, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Reckitt, is one of the eight global marketers…

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