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  1.    RAC Programme meeting overview (July 2019)
    Digital policyFood marketingMarketing to childrenData collection & privacy

    RAC Programme meeting overview (July 2019)

    Overview of the Responsible Advertising and Children (RAC) Programme meeting held on July 10th, 2019 in Washington D.C.

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  2.    WFA co-signs letter raising concerns about Dual Quality law
    Food marketingMarketing law

    WFA co-signs letter raising concerns about Dual Quality law

    FoodDrinkEurope-AIM-WFA comments on TRIS notification 2019/258/CZ on the Czech Draft act amending Act No 634/1992 on consumer…

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  3.    CMO Forum meeting overview (June 2019)
    Marketing operationsOrganisation & structure

    CMO Forum meeting overview (June 2019)

    Overview of the CMO Forum held on June 20th, 2019 in Cannes

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  4.    The hidden gem: How clients benefit from long-term partnerships
    Agency managementMarketing operationsMarketing procurement

    The hidden gem: How clients benefit from long-term partnerships

    Insights on how relationship longevity contributes to quantifiable value for brand advertisers through more effective collaboration…

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  5.    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (June 2019)
    ProgrammaticAgency managementAgency rostersMarketing procurementOrganisation & structure

    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (June 2019)

    Overview of the Sourcing Forum held on June 26th, 2019 in New York.

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  6.    Webinar: Bridging the Gap - Digital Marketing Essentials for Policy Teams
    Digital policy

    Webinar: Bridging the Gap - Digital Marketing Essentials for Policy Teams

    Digital marketing experts Tim Hussain, Managing Principal, Marketing Tech and Dietmar Kruse, Managing Principal Global Media…

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  7.    How to create LGBTQ+ inclusive advertising

    How to create LGBTQ+ inclusive advertising

    This guide aims to help brands bring to life a campaign in paid advertising for a general audience that includes or features LGBT+…

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  8.    WFA alert: France and UK develop new guidance on cookies and ad trackers

    WFA alert: France and UK develop new guidance on cookies and ad trackers

      

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  9.    Redefining the marketing procurement value proposition
    Marketing procurement

    Redefining the marketing procurement value proposition

    ProcureCon Marketing London was another great opportunity to gather industry feedback on WFA’s goal of redesigning marketing…

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  10.    Setting up a digital hub? Don’t forget to plug in the people
    Digital transformationOrganisation & structure

    Setting up a digital hub? Don’t forget to plug in the people

    In our fast-paced world, increasingly powered by artificial intelligence, your best bet as a marketer might just be a room full of…

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  11.    Data Ethics Board meeting overview (24 June 2019)
    Digital policyData collection & privacy

    Data Ethics Board meeting overview (24 June 2019)

    Overview of the Data Ethics Board meeting held on June 24th, 2019

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  12.    DGX meeting overview (June 2019)
    Digital policyMarketing to childrenData collection & privacy

    DGX meeting overview (June 2019)

    Overview of the Digital Governance Exchange (DGX) meeting held on June 13th, 2019 in Singapore

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  13.    Data Ethics Board meeting overview (6 June 2019)
    Digital policyData collection & privacy

    Data Ethics Board meeting overview (6 June 2019)

    Overview of the Data Ethics Board meeting held on June 6th, 2019 in London

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  14.    Media Forum Meeting Overview (June 2019, Shanghai)
    Ad fraud & verificationMedia governanceProgrammatic

    Media Forum Meeting Overview (June 2019, Shanghai)

    Overview of the Media Forum held on June 27th, 2019 in Shanghai

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  15.    Seven take-outs from Cannes 2019
    CreativityBrand reputation

    Seven take-outs from Cannes 2019

    So as the dust settles on Cannes 2019, here are my top seven take-outs from the industry’s annual revelries on the…

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  16.    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (May 2019)
    Digital transformationMarketing procurement

    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (May 2019)

    Overview of the Sourcing Forum held on May 15th, 2019 in Nyon.

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  17.    WFA launches the Voice Coalition at Cannes Lions

    WFA launches the Voice Coalition at Cannes Lions

    Group aims to foster understanding of the best way for brands and consumers to benefit from voice commerce

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  18.    Voice Commerce Research

    Voice Commerce Research

    New WFA and Fast-Up Partners research indicates voice’s commercial potential as well as consumer trust in Alexa purchase…

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  19.    Bias and inclusion in Advertising: An analysis of 2018 Cannes Lions Film Craft Ads

    Bias and inclusion in Advertising: An analysis of 2018 Cannes Lions Film Craft Ads

    This study examines representations of gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation (LGBTQ), and ability (with a focus on people with…

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  20.    WFA launches The State of Advertising report
    Brand reputation

    WFA launches The State of Advertising report

    Performance wins advertiser confidence as awareness gains mixed reviews, says WFA research

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  21.    Global Alliance for Responsible Media launches to address digital safety
    Brand safetyBrand safety

    Global Alliance for Responsible Media launches to address digital safety

    Advertisers, agencies, media companies and platforms, industry organisations come together under the WFA at Cannes

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