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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.    It’s time for action
    Advertising & policyCannes LionsInclusive marketing

    It’s time for action

    WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, explains why our industry must address diversity and inclusion in the content it produces as well as internally as matter of urgency.

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  2.    Why marketers must embrace ethical data use
    Advertising & policyDigital policyData governancePrivacy & tech

    Why marketers must embrace ethical data use

    To coincide with the launch of the world’s first guide on data ethics for brands, Data Ethics – The Rise of Morality in Technology, WFA asked four industry experts why prioritising people over data is so important for brands' long-term license to operate.

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  3.    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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  4.    Advertisers demand transparency and clarity around platforms’ content policies
    Advertising & policy

    Advertisers demand transparency and clarity around platforms’ content policies

    Statement by WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke

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  5.    In the spotlight: Marketing Association of South Africa’s Brian Yuyi

    In the spotlight: Marketing Association of South Africa’s Brian Yuyi

    Meet Brian Yuyi, CEO of MASA

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  6.    UN Women and WFA call on the industry to fight racism and inequality
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    UN Women and WFA call on the industry to fight racism and inequality

    Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, and Stephan Loerke, CEO, WFA, issue a joint statement and call for action 

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  7.    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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  8.    Getting peak performance from evaluation

    Getting peak performance from evaluation

    Brands need to get the very best out of their agency partners and the right evaluation process is proven to add value. Laura Forcetti, WFA Global Lead, Marketing Sourcing, explains.

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  9. Brand purpose

    The purpose of marketing will not change post Covid-19 but marketers must

    Although the landscape will be different, the purpose of marketing remains the same. Marketers need reminding of this as much as anyone else, says Marketing Week Editor-in-Chief, Russell Parsons

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  10.    Will COVID-19 change marketing forever?
    Marketing structureMarketing operations

    Will COVID-19 change marketing forever?

    WFA asked four industry experts whether COVID-19 has the power to change marketing forever - and if yes, in which ways.

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  11.    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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  12.    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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  13.    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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  14.    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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  15.    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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  16.    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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  17.    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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  18.    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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  19. 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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  20.    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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  21.    In the spotlight: SWA-ASA Switzerland’s Roland Ehrler

    In the spotlight: SWA-ASA Switzerland’s Roland Ehrler

    Meet Roland Ehrler, Managing Director of the Association of Swiss Advertisers

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