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Inclusive marketingScared to speak up about DEI or sustainability in the current environment? Don’t be: fortune favours the bold
Read more about "Scared to speak up about DEI or sustainability in the current environment? Don’t be: fortune favours the bold"I’ve fumbled two big opportunities to get rich quick. The first was when I wrote a feature for the Guardian about Bitcoin when it cost a mere $32 and I DIDN’T BUY ANY. The second was in 2016 when I launched a satirical website called Rent-a-Minority. My “Uber for diversity” let companies hire a minority on-demand when they needed to look inclusive. It was a commentary on superficial corporate DEI efforts. Reader, I got genuine enquiries from big businesses about my service. I could have made tons of money if I’d turned my joke service into a real one.
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Marketing technologyInclusive marketingMarketing technologyInclusion is the future for brand growth
Read more about "Inclusion is the future for brand growth"Keen to avoid the gaze of the manufactured outrage machine, marketers have been timid about investing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the past year. Kantar’s research, and that of our partners, however, indicates brand inclusion and fairness inside and outside businesses are the keys to brand growth. There is a strategic imperative to put inclusion back at the core of their brands.
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Media & analyticsGlobal Marketer WeekForum ConnectEvery brand needs a stronger insight function
Read more about "Every brand needs a stronger insight function"Insights is rapidly evolving, so how has the function changed in the last three years? And what does the future look like? Ioana Danila, Senior Manager, Global Insights at WFA, makes the case for greater investment.
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Knowledge Spotlight: Inventory or proprietary media
Read more about "Knowledge Spotlight: Inventory or proprietary media"This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.
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Digital policyMarketing technologyAIMarketing technologyThis month in AI: AI-generated campaigns go viral, GenAI mislabelling, US explores risks of AI use in digital advertising and recent WFA content
Read more about "This month in AI: AI-generated campaigns go viral, GenAI mislabelling, US explores risks of AI use in digital advertising and recent WFA content"In today’s rapidly changing digital and technological landscape, keeping pace with the latest trends can be challenging. WFA’s monthly AI update serves as your one-stop round up of the most important developments to help you stay informed of the forces transforming the marketing industry. Gabrielle Robitaille, Associate Director, Digital Policy at WFA, identifies the most important announcements.
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Digital policyCreativityGlobal Marketer WeekInclusive marketingAIIn case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q2: from AI to DEI, Halo and Positive Marketing
Read more about "In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q2: from AI to DEI, Halo and Positive Marketing"The WFA team is constantly working with members to share best practice and smart ways for marketing to make a bigger impact.
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Advertising & policyAIEU AI Act
Read more about "EU AI Act"WFA has developed a briefing on the EU AI Act, outlining the key provisions and potential implications for advertisers
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Media Forum, Singapore, 2024
Read more about "Media Forum, Singapore, 2024"Overview of the WFA Media Forum meeting, held in Singapore as a part of WFA’s Forum Connect
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CreativityMarketing technologyCannes LionsAIMarketing technologyDifferentiating skills in the AI era
Read more about "Differentiating skills in the AI era"Technology does not win awards. Commercial craftsmanship will continue to make the difference, but marketers do need to adapt to succeed in an AI-driven world, as Laura Forcetti explains.
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CreativityContent marketing
Knowledge spotlight: Creating persona-driven content
Read more about "Knowledge spotlight: Creating persona-driven content"This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.
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CreativityContent marketing
Knowledge spotlight: Rooting creativity in culture
Read more about "Knowledge spotlight: Rooting creativity in culture"This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.
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Digital policyMarketing technologyAIMarketing technologySpotlight: Uncovering agency use of generative AI
Read more about "Spotlight: Uncovering agency use of generative AI"A deep dive into how media and creative agencies are using generative AI, and what this means for brands.
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Media transformationMedia Forum, Remote, July 2024
Read more about "Media Forum, Remote, July 2024"Overview of the WFA Media Forum meeting, held remotely via Zoom
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Marketing structureCMOCMO ForumBenchmark: Global and local brand consistency
Read more about "Benchmark: Global and local brand consistency"WFA member benchmark on centralising marketing assets and resources into a singular platform
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Digital policyMarketing technologyAIMarketing technology
This month in AI: brands highlight AI gains, Meta and Adobe back track on policy changes, AI ad fraud and TikTok avatars
Read more about "This month in AI: brands highlight AI gains, Meta and Adobe back track on policy changes, AI ad fraud and TikTok avatars"In today’s rapidly changing digital and technological landscape, keeping pace with the latest trends can be challenging. WFA’s monthly AI update serves as your one-stop round up of the most important developments to help you stay informed of the forces transforming the marketing industry. Gabrielle Robitaille, Associate Director, Digital Policy at the WFA identifies six important announcements.
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Brand purposeCreativityContent marketing
Knowledge spotlight: Creative mindset 101
Read more about "Knowledge spotlight: Creative mindset 101"This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.
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Spotlight: A Mid-Year Agency Roundup - Beyond the Surface
Read more about "Spotlight: A Mid-Year Agency Roundup - Beyond the Surface"In a vast expanse of information about the agency world and the brands they serve, what focal points merit our attention in the ever-evolving brand/agency landscape, and how can we effectively navigate the common challenges brands encounter when working with agencies?
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Insight Forum Meeting Overview (June 2024)
Read more about "Insight Forum Meeting Overview (June 2024)"Overview of the Insight Forum held remotely, 27th June 2024
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Content marketingMarketing operations
Knowledge Spotlight: Content production 101
Read more about "Knowledge Spotlight: Content production 101"This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.
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Marketing procurementMarketing operationsMarketing procurement
Knowledge Spotlight: Agency Performance Measurement
Read more about "Knowledge Spotlight: Agency Performance Measurement"This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.
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Media transformationMedia Board, Cannes, June 2024
Read more about "Media Board, Cannes, June 2024"Overview of the WFA Media Board meeting, held in Cannes in June 2024
