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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.    “Stay the course on DEI and sustainability.” WFA CEO appeals to the industry ahead of Cannes
    Inclusive marketing

    “Stay the course on DEI and sustainability.” WFA CEO appeals to the industry ahead of Cannes

    Something is happening in our industry that is deeply worrying. Many companies are taking a step back from their public positions on DEI and sustainability.

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  2.    Survey: DEI in Content Production
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    Survey: DEI in Content Production

    WFA member survey exploring company maturity and practices related to DEI in content production.

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  3.    What do marketers want to see in Cannes?
    Brand purposeCreativityGlobal Marketer WeekMarketing technologyCannes LionsAICMOMarketing technology

    What do marketers want to see in Cannes?

    We asked 13 industry experts at Global Marketer Week in Toronto what big issues ad land should prioritise in Cannes this year. Four big themes dominate their demands: creativity, purpose, AI and impact.

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  4.    Case study | Smirnoff (Diageo): We Do We
    Inclusive marketing

    Case study | Smirnoff (Diageo): We Do We

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June 2024)

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  5.    Case study | Nexium (Brand Advance Group for Haleon): Enjoy the special moments in life
    Inclusive marketing

    Case study | Nexium (Brand Advance Group for Haleon): Enjoy the special moments in life

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June 2024)

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  6.    Case study | Dove (Unilever): 20 years on – Dove and the future of Real Beauty
    Inclusive marketingAI

    Case study | Dove (Unilever): 20 years on – Dove and the future of Real Beauty

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June 2024)

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  7.    Case study | Reckitt: Cultivating Safety & Belonging on Set – Talent Charter & Survey for Production
    Inclusive marketing

    Case study | Reckitt: Cultivating Safety & Belonging on Set – Talent Charter & Survey for Production

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June 2024)

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  8.    Case study | Unilever: Inclusive Set Commitment & Inclusive Production Toolkit
    Inclusive marketing

    Case study | Unilever: Inclusive Set Commitment & Inclusive Production Toolkit

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June 2024)

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  9.    Case study | Vanish (Reckitt): Me, My Autism and I
    Inclusive marketing

    Case study | Vanish (Reckitt): Me, My Autism and I

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June 2024)

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  10.    This is the fourteenth marketing article you’re browsing today. So, you think you’re going to learn something by reading?

    This is the fourteenth marketing article you’re browsing today. So, you think you’re going to learn something by reading?

    Confucius knew it, Linus knew it.; you know it.  And yes, consumers know it as well. “Facta, non verba”, “Talk is cheap”, “A tongue doesn't get things done”.

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  11.    The Good Insight: study on how DEI drives higher Glassdoor scores
    Inclusive marketing

    The Good Insight: study on how DEI drives higher Glassdoor scores

    The UK data consultancy presented a new study at Creative Equals’ 2024 RISE conference which looked at how DEI is a significant contributor to companies’ overall Glassdoor score.

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  12. Marketing capabilities

    Benchmark: Centralised Marketing Hub

    WFA member benchmark on centralising marketing assets and resources into a singular platform

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  13.    Benchmark: Programmatic models
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Benchmark: Programmatic models

    WFA member benchmark exploring how members are structuring programmatic models

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  14.    CMO, the impossible job?
    CreativityGlobal Marketer WeekMarketing technologyAIMarketing technology

    CMO, the impossible job?

    Marketers at this year’s Global Marketer Week responded to the challenge that being CMO had turned into an impossible task.

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  15.    How to build better brands?
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    How to build better brands?

    CMOs at Global Marketer Week provide key pointers on what will help build stronger, more resilient brands.

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  16.    Highlights from Global Marketer Week 2024
    Global Marketer Week

    Highlights from Global Marketer Week 2024

    Global Marketer Week, the event for international marketers, went to Toronto in May 2024. See the highlights below from another week of discovery, inspiration and learning with the best minds of the industry. 

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  17.    From AI to Audiences: Key Takeaways from Global Marketer Week 2024
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    From AI to Audiences: Key Takeaways from Global Marketer Week 2024

    It was a massive week of insights and inspiration in Toronto. Brenna Brandes, Junior Marketing Services Manager at WFA, picks out the highlights.

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  18.    Insight Forum Meeting Overview, GMW 2024 (May 2024)

    Insight Forum Meeting Overview, GMW 2024 (May 2024)

    Overview of the Insight Forum held in Toronto, May 2024

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  19.    Media Forum APAC Meeting Overview (April 2024)
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    Media Forum APAC Meeting Overview (April 2024)

    Overview of the WFA Media Forum Asia Pacific held in person in Singapore

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  20.    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 33: On selling cars through YouTube Music with Allyson Witherspoon
    Marketing technologyCMO ForumDigital media transformationMarketing operationsMarketing technology

    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 33: On selling cars through YouTube Music with Allyson Witherspoon

    In this episode of the Better Marketing Pod, David Wheldon speaks to Allyson Witherspoon, Global CMO of Nissan Motor Corporation, about the electric vehicle race, why marketers should always put brand before product and how a YouTube music channel can help sell cars.

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  21.    Spotlight: Bothism - efficiency & effectiveness to drive performance in marketing departments
    CreativityMarketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Spotlight: Bothism - efficiency & effectiveness to drive performance in marketing departments

    There is great potential in re-engineering marketing operations - from team structure, stakeholder alignment, processes, channel & content optimisation to in-house and agency management.

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