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  1.    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q2: media inflation, AI influencers, marketing capability team structures and more
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    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q2: media inflation, AI influencers, marketing capability team structures and more

    We are constantly working with our members to share best practice and smart ways for marketing to make a bigger impact. Here are some of our highlights from the second quarter of 2025 that you might have missed:

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  2.    AI essentials: carbon footprints, generative engine optimisation, agentic commerce and rogue agents
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    AI essentials: carbon footprints, generative engine optimisation, agentic commerce and rogue agents

    AI is transforming the way marketers work. Gabrielle Robitaille, Policy Director at WFA, looks at the latest developments and how they impact marketing and media. 

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  3.    Knowledge Spotlight: Trends and Tactics in Generative AI for Marketing Professionals
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    Knowledge Spotlight: Trends and Tactics in Generative AI for Marketing Professionals

    According to WFA research, capability building and up-skilling remains one of the greatest roadblocks to (Gen) AI adoption among brands, alongside legal and ethical risks. To help marketers navigate these challenges and overcome roadblocks, WFA is expanding its webinar series to focus on AI.

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  4.    Bias in AI and Inclusive Prompting with Creative Equals
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    Bias in AI and Inclusive Prompting with Creative Equals

    Bias in AI and inclusive prompting: identifying and challenging bias in AI tools. 

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  5.    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 40: On agency experience, AI and messaging with Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta
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    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 40: On agency experience, AI and messaging with Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta

    In this episode of the Better Marketing Podcast, Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta's Head of Global Business Group, shares insights on how Meta is transforming from a teenage platform to a mature business partner for advertisers with innovative tools, AI implementation and a renewed focus on effectiveness.

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  6.    Major brands wary of using AI influencers
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    Major brands wary of using AI influencers

    New research by WFA has found that major multinationals are currently wary about using AI influencers in place of the real thing.

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  7.    WFA at Grab, Meeting Overview (April 2025)
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    WFA at Grab, Meeting Overview (April 2025)

    Overview of the event held at Grab HQ in Singapore on the 24th of April.

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  8.    AI essentials: agents, AI influencers, regulation targets use of synthetic humans, Meta EU rollout, in-house agencies
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    AI essentials: agents, AI influencers, regulation targets use of synthetic humans, Meta EU rollout, in-house agencies

    AI is transforming the way marketers work. Gabrielle Robitaille, Policy Director at WFA, looks at the latest developments and how they impact marketing and media. 

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  9.    WFA Survey: using and governing AI influencers
    Advertising & policyAI

    WFA Survey: using and governing AI influencers

    WFA research on how brands are using and governing AI influencers.

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  10.    The impact of GenAI on partner management
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    The impact of GenAI on partner management

    This session explored the impact of GenAI on partner management and took place on 2 April 2025 during a Sourcing Forum meeting.

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  11.    Marketing leaders highlight key trends at Global Marketer Week 2025
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    Marketing leaders highlight key trends at Global Marketer Week 2025

    Marketing leaders and global CMOs identified their main messages and key trends for the industry at the WFA Global Marketer Week in Brussels between April 18 and 21.

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  12.    AI Essentials: IP guidance, Meta ad labelling, EU prohibited practices and Global Marketer Week
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    AI Essentials: IP guidance, Meta ad labelling, EU prohibited practices and Global Marketer Week

    AI is transforming the way marketers work. Gabrielle Robitaille, Policy Director at WFA, looks at the latest developments and how they impact marketing and media. 

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  13.    WFA President’s Vision for 2025
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    WFA President’s Vision for 2025

    Marketers have a tremendous opportunity to drive innovation and impact in 2025, says WFA President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Mastercard Raja Rajamannar.

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  14.    Top WFA content in 2024 to get you ahead in 2025
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    Top WFA content in 2024 to get you ahead in 2025

    We have compiled an overview of 2024 content that’s been most popular with WFA members and, where appropriate, with the wider marketing community.

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  15.    Major multinationals identify six key IP risks of GenAI in marketing
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    Major multinationals identify six key IP risks of GenAI in marketing

    Marketers fears about IP and copyright are stopping brands taking advantage of the benefits. This new WFA report highlights options open to advertisers to create safe spaces for GenAI use.

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  16.    Nine WFA partner predictions for 2025
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    Nine WFA partner predictions for 2025

    WFA's strategic partners share their global marketing predictions for 2025.

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  17.    How are national associations empowering advertisers through AI?
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    How are national associations empowering advertisers through AI?

    Associations from Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France and Nigeria share their strategies for advancing responsible AI adoption

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  18.    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 36: On being AI-able with Mark Ritson and his AI alter ego, the Ritbot
    CreativitySustainabilityAI

    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 36: On being AI-able with Mark Ritson and his AI alter ego, the Ritbot

    In this episode of WFA's Better Marketing Podcast, David Wheldon speaks to marketing guru, Mark Ritson, and his AI-generated alter ego, the Ritbot. 

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  19.    Five predictions for 2025
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    Five predictions for 2025

    WFA experts look ahead to identify the key issues for brands as they look forward to the new year.

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  20.    AI Community meeting overview (November 2024)
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    AI Community meeting overview (November 2024)

    WFA’s AI Community aims to equip brand marketers with the knowledge, insights and practical guidance needed to leverage the potential of AI in an effective, safe and responsible way.

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  21.    AI Essentials: avatars spark DEI debates, brand fakery and EU investigates prohibited uses
    Digital policyMarketing technologyAIMarketing technology

    AI Essentials: avatars spark DEI debates, brand fakery and EU investigates prohibited uses

    AI is transforming the way marketers work. Gabrielle Robitaille, Associate Director, Digital Policy at WFA, looks at the latest developments and how they impact insights, customer communication, video generation and copyright. 

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