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  1.    Burst the bubble, recruit for the future and focus – your September to do list

    Burst the bubble, recruit for the future and focus – your September to do list

    As marketers return to their seats after the summer break, Russell Parsons highlights three areas the industry needs to focus on in the four months left of 2020.

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  2.    I don't want yet another soft drinks company screaming purpose at me
    Brand purpose

    I don't want yet another soft drinks company screaming purpose at me

    We’re at the beginning of a new post-purpose era, where brands will fail if they think they can outcry competition by screaming ‘I care’, says purpose pioneer Thomas Kolster, also known as Mr. Goodvertising, as he takes a hatchet to his earlier beliefs about purpose.

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  3.    Programmatic trading accounts for more than two fifths of global digital media investment by major multinationals
    Ad techMarketing technologyMarketing technology

    Programmatic trading accounts for more than two fifths of global digital media investment by major multinationals

    In-house and hybrid trading models now used by 84% of respondents

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    Norwegian association unveils new adtech and martech guidance

    ANFO launches free advice service, information hub and academy to help marketers navigate adtech and martech landscape

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  5.    Loving lockdown
    Marketing structureCMO ForumMarketing operations

    Loving lockdown

    Rob Dreblow, WFA’s Global Head of Marketing Services, outlines six positive changes in brand behaviour that have stemmed from the pandemic and restrictions on our movement and lifestyles.

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  6.    Webinar: Live-streaming & E-commerce
    Marketing technologyMarketing operationsMarketing technology

    Webinar: Live-streaming & E-commerce

    This webinar provides best practice in strategy and execution, case studies on how marketers and social platforms are using live commerce to grow their brands, as well as how to mitigate risks and deal with challenges.

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  7.    Webinar: The Low Touch Economy
    Marketing strategyMarketing structureMarketing operationsMarketing strategy

    Webinar: The Low Touch Economy

    Join guest speaker Nick De Mey, Insights lead & Co-founder of Board of Innovation, as we focus on recovery in a world with reduced physical interactions.

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  8.    Webinar: Navigating global media pricing in 2020
    Marketing strategyMarketing operationsMarketing strategy

    Webinar: Navigating global media pricing in 2020

    Join Mark Gallagher (EVP Global Investment) at Omnicom Media Group as we dig into media pricing trends in the second half of 2020.

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  9.    Project Spring
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Project Spring

    A first of its kind guide by WFA on transforming the actions and perception of marketing procurement.

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  10.    WFA launches ultimate guide to value-based Marketing Procurement
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    WFA launches ultimate guide to value-based Marketing Procurement

    Global Sourcing Board identifies real-world strategies that drive shift from savings to value

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  11.    Benchmark: AI ad creative audit solution providers
    Marketing technologyMarketing technology

    Benchmark: AI ad creative audit solution providers

    WFA benchmark on possible vendors who could provide creative auditing services.

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  12.    Benchmark: e-invoicing solutions
    Marketing procurementMarketing technologyMarketing procurementMarketing technology

    Benchmark: e-invoicing solutions

    This member benchmark examines the usage of e-invoicing solutions.

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  13.    COVID Compendium for Global Marketers
    Advertising & policyTrends & forecasts

    COVID Compendium for Global Marketers

    What actions are brands taking around the world? WFA has compiled stories from around the world from marketers, for marketers.

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  14.    Webinar: An introduction to the offshore market for creative production
    CreativityMarketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Webinar: An introduction to the offshore market for creative production

    This webinar offers up-to-date insights on what to prioritise and consider when deciding on your offshore strategy for creative production.

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  15.    Survey: Shifting from physical to virtual events
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    Survey: Shifting from physical to virtual events

    This WFA member survey looks at how organisations are managing virtual events in light of Covid-19

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  16.    CMO lockdown learnings: how marketing can boost your brand
    Brand reputationCMO Forum

    CMO lockdown learnings: how marketing can boost your brand

    A number of WFA CMO members provided insights to Campaign’s recent article on the need for marketing to supercharge the post-pandemic recovery in a piece entitled “Fighting for advertising: CMOs on the need to invest.” We’ve highlighted some key themes.

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  17.    Major multinationals keep global ad budgets in lockdown, WFA Covid-19 Response Tracker
    Marketing operations

    Major multinationals keep global ad budgets in lockdown, WFA Covid-19 Response Tracker

    Some optimism as more than a quarter feel positive about the business environment for the next six months

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  18.    Webinar+: Programmatic supply-chain transparency
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    Webinar+: Programmatic supply-chain transparency

    This webinar covers programmatic supply-chain transparency, following the publication of the ISBA & PWC UK study published in 2020. Afterwards, WFA members discuss the topic both from a Global and an APAC perspective.

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  19.    Benchmark: Rights management for actors and music
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    Benchmark: Rights management for actors and music

    This WFA member benchmark covers the topic of rights/buyouts of actors and music composers and how to best manage this.

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  20.    Capability Forum Overview (June, 2020)
    CMO ForumMarketing capabilities

    Capability Forum Overview (June, 2020)

    Meeting overview and presentations from WFA’s Capability Forum meeting on 4 June 2020, which took place remotely.

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  21.    Why did brands fail to pause ads on #BlackoutTuesday?
    Brand purposeBrand reputation

    Why did brands fail to pause ads on #BlackoutTuesday?

    Brands have been pausing advertising activity at the slightest risk for years. Why then, asks WFA Global Diversity Ambassador, Belinda Smith, are so many continuing to push brand messages in the midst of a violent face-off?

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