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WFA produces resources, research and guides across a wide range of emerging marketing topics and challenges. All the work is informed by WFA member input and developed in close cooperation with the best experts from across the industry.

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  1.    Sir Martin Sorrell: 10 observations on the business impact of COVID-19
    Marketing structureMarketing operations

    Sir Martin Sorrell: 10 observations on the business impact of COVID-19

    S4 Capital's Sir Martin Sorrell shares his reflections on how COVID-19 is changing businesses.

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  2.    Data collection in the crosshairs as kids’ screen time soars
    Advertising & policy

    Data collection in the crosshairs as kids’ screen time soars

    With children's screen time on the rise during the lockdown, concerns around their exposure to marketing and data collection practices online are on the rise, explains WFA Senior Policy Manager, Rebecka Allén.

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  3.    The power of diversity at a time of crisis
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    The power of diversity at a time of crisis

    In times of isolation we need to prioritise diversity more than ever. WFA’s first ever diversity ambassadors, Belinda Smith, former EA marketing lead and Jerry Daykin, Senior Media Director at GSK, explain why.

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  4.    Experts make the case for greater diversity and inclusion in marketing
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    Experts make the case for greater diversity and inclusion in marketing

    To coincide with the launch of the WFA Marketer’s Approach to Diversity and Inclusion, WFA asked six industry leaders why they think prioritising diversity and inclusion in the marketing industry is so important.

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  5.    Brand safety in the COVID-19 era
    Advertising & policy

    Brand safety in the COVID-19 era

    Please note that GARM was discontinued on August 8 2024. See more here.

    Coronavirus is creating new challenges for brand safety and the media ecosystem needs to work together to ensure consumers are protected. Rob Rakowitz, Initiative Lead for the Global Alliance for Responsible Media, explains.

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  6.    WFA CEO: Coronavirus could show brands how to face up to the ultimate test
    Advertising & policyBrand purpose

    WFA CEO: Coronavirus could show brands how to face up to the ultimate test

    Corporate citizenship displayed during Coronavirus crisis could offer a prototype for how brands might help society face up to climate change, says Stephan Loerke.

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  7.    Advertisers under pressure over Coronavirus reaction
    Advertising & policyValue of advertising

    Advertisers under pressure over Coronavirus reaction

    Avoiding content about Coronavirus is having a major impact on media companies. Advertisers should be wary of the impact their decisions are having. Gabrielle Robitaille, WFA's Digital Policy Manager, explains.

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  8.    Selling to China’s 'now' consumer through social commerce

    Selling to China’s 'now' consumer through social commerce

    Following up on a recent webinar for WFA members, Ali Zein Kazmi, VP Partnerships & Strategic Development, Asia & China, Ogilvy, provides insights into the opportunities and challenges of doing social commerce in China

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  9.    Alcohol marketers seek to prevent minors from seeing alcohol ads
    Advertising & policy

    Alcohol marketers seek to prevent minors from seeing alcohol ads

    There is a perception shared by some that minors see many alcohol ads. The story that isn't being told, however, is that the industry has made big efforts in recent years to significantly reduce minors’ exposure to alcohol ads. WFA Policy Manager Julia Quintella explains.

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  10.    Value at the time of the virus
    Agency management

    Value at the time of the virus

    Marketing procurement can help brands and their agencies in this rapidly-changing environment. Laura Forcetti, WFA’s Global Sourcing Lead, explains how.

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  11.    In conversation with WFA's Global Marketer of the Year 2019
    Global Marketer of the YearCMO Forum

    In conversation with WFA's Global Marketer of the Year 2019

    WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, interviewed Lubomira Rochet, the Chief Digital Officer of L'Oréal, on her winning the Global Marketer of the Year award and what makes for great marketing in the future. 

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  12.    2020: “They say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself” (Andy Warhol)
    Marketing structure

    2020: “They say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself” (Andy Warhol)

    A recent member survey helped WFA identify the marketers' top priorities for 2020. Rob Dreblow analyses the top five.

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  13.    Everyone’s talking about… privacy
    Digital policy

    Everyone’s talking about… privacy

    A new proposal for the often-nicknamed 'cookie law' sent waves through Brussels (and beyond) this February. Catherine Armitage comments on the latest developments.

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  14.    GARM: Small steps and big leaps in pursuit of online safety
    Advertising & policy

    GARM: Small steps and big leaps in pursuit of online safety

    Rob Rakowitz, Initiative Lead for WFA's Global Alliance for Responsible Media, shares on the priorities of the cross-industry group formed at Cannes 2019 to address brand safety concerns

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  15.    Top 12 thoughts from our Global Marketer of the Year shortlist
    Global Marketer of the YearMarketing strategyValue of advertisingInclusive marketingMarketing capabilitiesMarketing strategy

    Top 12 thoughts from our Global Marketer of the Year shortlist

    Global marketers at Burger King, Diageo, Grab, J&J, L’Oréal and P&G share insights on brand purpose, creativity, capabilities and partnerships

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  16.    WFA responds to WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission report 'A future for the World's Children?'
    Advertising & policy

    WFA responds to WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission report 'A future for the World's Children?'

    The report was informed by a Commission of child and adolescent health experts from around the world

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  17.    2020, a time to elevate marketing, says WFA President, Raja Rajamannar

    2020, a time to elevate marketing, says WFA President, Raja Rajamannar

    WFA President, Raja Rajamannar, calls on brands to 'rethink how they turn up in people's lives'

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  18.    Four WFA partner predictions for 2020
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    Four WFA partner predictions for 2020

    Four of WFA’s strategic partners share their views on what will define marketing for the year ahead

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  19.    See the six shortlisted nominees for WFA Global Marketer of the Year
    Global Marketer of the YearCMO Forum

    See the six shortlisted nominees for WFA Global Marketer of the Year

    The shortlisted candidates for this year’s WFA Global Marketer of the Year talk about their roles in a new series of videos from the WFA. Voting closes on the 31st of January.

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  20.    WFA Predictions 2020

    WFA Predictions 2020

    The WFA team share their predictions for what the next 12 months hold for brands.

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  21.    Global Marketer of the Year shortlist profiled
    Global Marketer of the Year

    Global Marketer of the Year shortlist profiled

    The 2019 WFA Global Marketer of the Year has recognised an amazing array of marketing talent with its shortlist.

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