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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.    Sourcing Forum Meeting Overview (June 2024, Remote)
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Sourcing Forum Meeting Overview (June 2024, Remote)

    Overview of the WFA Sourcing Forum meeting, held remotely on 12th June 2024

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  2.    Does Asia-Pacific need Lions or Merlions?
    Brand reputationCreativityMarketing strategyCannes LionsMarketing strategy

    Does Asia-Pacific need Lions or Merlions?

    WFA’s Asia Advisory Board marked the Cannes Lions Festival in Singapore with #NotInCannes, attended by more than 50 senior marketers based in the Asia Pacific region and hosted at the Google Asia Pacific offices. Laura Forcetti, Director Marketing, Asia Pacific at WFA, reveals the debates around creativity and how APAC could get more glory both locally and globally.

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  3.    Responsible AI principles
    Advertising & policyAI

    Responsible AI principles

    An overview of the most commonly adopted responsible AI principles guiding brands’ use of generative AI

     

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  4.    Geena Davis Institute: ‘The Power of Portrayal’ report
    Inclusive marketing

    Geena Davis Institute: ‘The Power of Portrayal’ report

    The Geena Davis Institute published a new report during Cannes Lions 2024 which looked at on-screen representation in Cannes Lions Film and Film Craft winning and shortlisted work from 2006 to 2023.

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  5.    PAG Meeting Overview (June 2024)
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    PAG Meeting Overview (June 2024)

    Meeting overview and presentations from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 11 June 2024

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  6.    EACA: ‘Creative Equality in Advertising 2024’ report
    Inclusive marketing

    EACA: ‘Creative Equality in Advertising 2024’ report

    The European Association of Communications Agencies published a new report during Cannes Lions 2024 which looks at gender inequality in teams behind award-winning campaigns.

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  7.    CMO Forum Meeting Overview, Cannes (June 2024)
    Advertising & policyCannes LionsCMOCMO Forum

    CMO Forum Meeting Overview, Cannes (June 2024)

    Overview of the WFA CMO Forum held in person in Cannes

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  8.    Knowledge Spotlight: Agency Roster Modelling & Transformation
    Marketing operations

    Knowledge Spotlight: Agency Roster Modelling & Transformation

    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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  9. AIMarketing capabilities

    Benchmark: Generative AI Upskilling

    WFA benchmark on upskilling marketing teams on the topic of generative AI

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  10.    Unstereotype Alliance: ‘Inclusion = Income - The Business Case for Progressive Marketing' study
    Inclusive marketing

    Unstereotype Alliance: ‘Inclusion = Income - The Business Case for Progressive Marketing' study

    The industry-led coalition convened by UN Women published a new study during Cannes Lions 2024 which looks at how consistent and progressive advertising can drive sales and growth.

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  11. Sustainability

    GARM & Ad Net Zero announce global framework to measure media's carbon emissions

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

    The Global Media Sustainability Framework is a cross-industry collaboration between WFA’s Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) and the Ad Net Zero community. It allows advertisers, media owners and agencies to measure across six major media types.

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  12.    Knowledge Spotlight: Agency Remuneration 101
    Marketing operations

    Knowledge Spotlight: Agency Remuneration 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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  13.    Setting targets on DEI in production can be a challenge for half of major multinationals
    Inclusive marketing

    Setting targets on DEI in production can be a challenge for half of major multinationals

    New WFA research shows that measurement, targets and identifying diverse suppliers are key barriers to implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives in content production. A new WFA playbook offers best practice and brand examples for marketers looking to take action.

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  14.    “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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  15.    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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  16.    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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  17.    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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  18.    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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  19.    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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  20.    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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  21.    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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