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  1.    Eight new members join WFA

    Eight new members join WFA

    More new corporate members have joined the WFA, taking total membership to more than 150.

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  2.    Going beyond ads on alcohol
    Advertising & policy

    Going beyond ads on alcohol

    Good marketers know that marketing is more than advertising. That’s why the Responsible Marketing Pact (RMP) now has stronger commitments for influencer campaigns and new rules on sponsorship, says Alexandre Boyer, Senior Manager, Policy, at WFA.

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  3.    WFA holds LATAM Regional Meeting in Montevideo
    Advertising & policy

    WFA holds LATAM Regional Meeting in Montevideo

    Leading marketers and policy leads from across Latin America are preparing to gather in Uruguay at the end of the month to address marketing, media and policy challenges over a two-day gathering.

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  4.    The In-House Advantage
    AI

    The In-House Advantage

    Having an in-house agency can be a safer way to drive scalable AI adoption. Brenna Brandes, Global Marketing Services Manager at WFA, reveals the potential benefits of this approach.

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

    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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  6.    Multinational marketing budgets coming under greater scrutiny
    Cannes Lions

    Multinational marketing budgets coming under greater scrutiny

    New WFA research shows that brands are taking more time to articulate what they stand for and changing the markets they invest in.

    CMOs and public policy leads agree that the world has become more unpredictable and riskier.

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  7.    WFA revamps its approach to Sustainable Marketing
    Sustainability

    WFA revamps its approach to Sustainable Marketing

    WFA’s Planet Pledge will transition to a new, open community for all WFA members. By making it cross-cutting, all WFA members will be able to benefit from thought leadership and insight that deliver for the planet and company bottom lines. Michelle McEvoy, Global Lead, Sustainable Marketing, explains.

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  8.    Unilever leader becomes Co-Chair of WFA’s Marketing Capability Forum
    Marketing capabilities

    Unilever leader becomes Co-Chair of WFA’s Marketing Capability Forum

    Pawan Kumar Marella, Vice-President, Strategic Growth Initiatives, Marketing Capabilities & Innovation Excellence, will help drive capability excellence across WFA’s global membership in the new role. He will help guide the Forum as it continues to support global brands in building high-performing, future-fit marketing organisations.

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  9.    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q1: Marketer of the Future, Better Ideas, transparency, GenAI, sustainability and Halo
    Global Marketer WeekHalo

    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q1: Marketer of the Future, Better Ideas, transparency, GenAI, sustainability and Halo

    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 first quarter of 2025 that you might have missed:

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  10.    Media price inflation trending towards long-term averages

    Media price inflation trending towards long-term averages

    The latest edition of Outlook, WFA’s global poll of media price inflation forecasts, suggests low-to-mid single digit inflation across all major regions.

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  11.    In the spotlight: Belgian Advertisers Association’s Luc Suykens

    In the spotlight: Belgian Advertisers Association’s Luc Suykens

    Meet Luc Suykens, CEO of Belgium’s UBA

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  12.    Associations in GCC and Switzerland elect new leadership

    Associations in GCC and Switzerland elect new leadership

    Dubai-based ABG and the Swiss association of advertisers, SWA/ASA, announce new leadership for the upcoming years

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  13.    What are national associations doing on influencer marketing?

    What are national associations doing on influencer marketing?

    Associations from Canada, Finland, France and Malaysia share their strategies for promoting responsible influencer marketing

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  14.    RVD’s Ahmet Pura appointed first president of new TÜREK Union

    RVD’s Ahmet Pura appointed first president of new TÜREK Union

    Turkish-led initiative aims to strengthen marketing and media ties across the Turkic World

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  15.    WFA President’s Awards recognise five key industry initiatives in 2025
    President's Awards

    WFA President’s Awards recognise five key industry initiatives in 2025

    Industry associations from the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden and the US all recognised with a special award for France and the UK.

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  16.    Allwyn Chief Brand Officer David Wheldon named as new WFA President
    Global Marketer Week

    Allwyn Chief Brand Officer David Wheldon named as new WFA President

    Ferrero’s Chief Institutional Affairs and Corporate Communications Officer, Phil Myers, takes over as Deputy President. Senior executives from First Bank of Nigeria, Kenvue and Nissan join CMOs from Cathay Pacific, Etihad, Nestlé, Nissan, PepsiCo and L’Oréal on WFA leadership team.

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  17.    Eight new members join WFA

    Eight new members join WFA

    A raft of new corporate members has signed up to join WFA, taking total membership to more than 150 and reflecting the strong value that the organisation provides to marketers.

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  18.    ANA’s 2024 programmatic benchmark study: progress but challenges remain

    ANA’s 2024 programmatic benchmark study: progress but challenges remain

    Study results reveal improvements in programmatic ad efficiency and transparency, but highlights the ongoing challenge of ensuring more ad spend reaches consumers

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  19.    APAN brings Effie Awards to Portugal
    Marketing effectiveness

    APAN brings Effie Awards to Portugal

    APAN's annual effectiveness awards will be, starting this year, organised under the Effie umbrella

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  20.    German association publishes annual trend barometer

    German association publishes annual trend barometer

    Advertisers anticipate growth in 2025 amid economic challenges

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  21.    Australian association launches new environmental claims code
    Advertising & policy

    Australian association launches new environmental claims code

    From 1 March, Australian advertisers will have to back up environmental claims with clear evidence

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