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Inclusive marketingSetting targets on DEI in production can be a challenge for half of major multinationals
Read more about "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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Global Marketer WeekWFA adds new faces to global leadership team
Read more about "WFA adds new faces to global leadership team"WFA has bolstered its leadership team with new business leaders joining its Executive Committee.
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AIWFA names leadership team for new AI Community
Read more about "WFA names leadership team for new AI Community"This AI community is designed to help advertisers find the best ways to harness the opportunities of Generative AI while minimising risk.
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Global Marketer of the YearWFA reveals shortlist for Global Marketer of the Year 2023
Read more about "WFA reveals shortlist for Global Marketer of the Year 2023"Expert jury selects top global marketing leaders from AB InBev, L’Oréal, Mattel, McDonald’s and Nestlé. Voting is now open until end of January 2024, with the winner to be announced in February in partnership with The Drum.
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SustainabilityWFA’s Planet Pledge welcomes seven more multinationals
Read more about "WFA’s Planet Pledge welcomes seven more multinationals"AkzoNobel, Arçelik, Beam Suntory, Group Bel, HP, Nestlé and Vodafone take number of companies to have signed the global pledge to 38.
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Marketing procurementMarketing procurementBrands missing social opportunities of sponsorship
Read more about "Brands missing social opportunities of sponsorship"Sponsorship to drive sustainability and social equity should be used more by multinational brands, a new WFA report says.
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Digital policyMarketing technologyAIMarketing technologyGenAI figures in most brands’ marketing plans, says new WFA research
Read more about "GenAI figures in most brands’ marketing plans, says new WFA research"A new survey conducted by WFA finds that three in four companies already use GenAI or plan to use it soon. Optimism about its potential is matched by concern about the risks to brand reputation. Eight in ten have developed or are developing internal policies on use of GenAI.
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Marketing effectivenessForum ConnectOver-emphasis on activation and tactics limits marketing effectiveness, WFA study finds
Read more about "Over-emphasis on activation and tactics limits marketing effectiveness, WFA study finds"Effectiveness culture is not being delivered because the steps required before and after activation are not in place. Five key areas for improvement are: sharper processes, better measurement, new tools, smarter insights and greater collaboration.
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Inclusive marketingWave II of Global DEI Census shows high recognition of industry efforts, but no improvement on inclusion
Read more about "Wave II of Global DEI Census shows high recognition of industry efforts, but no improvement on inclusion"Despite one in two saying things are improving, inclusion scores remain the same as in 2021. The greatest forms of discrimination are still on basis of age, gender and care-giving status. Disabled respondents report the worst lived experiences.
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Advertising & policyBrand purposeDigital policyBrand reputationGlobal Marketer WeekInclusive marketingDigital media transformationMarketing operationsBrands say Responsible Marketing Frameworks are more important than ever but coverage of all the key issues remains patchy
Read more about "Brands say Responsible Marketing Frameworks are more important than ever but coverage of all the key issues remains patchy"WFA research finds 88% of large corporates have a Responsible Marketing Framework but they rarely cover all priority areas; marketing and children, influencer marketing, data ethics, diversity and inclusion, responsible media and environmental sustainability.
While 87% say they are increasingly critical, only 47% link their frameworks to ESG goals.
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Global Marketer WeekWFA issues new rallying cry for fairer, safer, more transparent and more sustainable media ecosystem for global advertisers, with publication of Global Media Charter 3.0
Read more about "WFA issues new rallying cry for fairer, safer, more transparent and more sustainable media ecosystem for global advertisers, with publication of Global Media Charter 3.0"Charter 3.0 builds on progress made in areas of brand safety and measurement and identifies five priority areas covering competition, accountability, responsibility, sustainability, and people.
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Advertising & policyBrand purposeBrand reputationGlobal Marketer WeekSustainabilityMarketing operationsWFA launches Sustainable Marketing 2030 to close the gap between intent and action
Read more about "WFA launches Sustainable Marketing 2030 to close the gap between intent and action"Fewer than half of marketing departments have taken the lead in their sustainability journeys but the will to transform has grown
Forty-one percent say they now have a sustainability story they are proud to communicate, up from 25% in 2021
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingGlobal DEI Census extended until 30 April
Read more about "Global DEI Census extended until 30 April"Marketing professionals can share their workplace experiences until 30 April
Survey runs globally with support of world’s biggest industry associations
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WFA names first-ever co-chairs for Planet Pledge
Read more about "WFA names first-ever co-chairs for Planet Pledge"Asahi and Mars leaders will lead efforts to boost action and knowledge of sustainability within marketing organisations around the world.
AB InBev, Nissan and Schneider Electric join signatories.
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingGlobal marketing industry launches 2023 DEI Census
Read more about "Global marketing industry launches 2023 DEI Census"Marketing professionals to share their workplace experiences by filling in anonymous, 15-minute survey
Survey to run globally with support of world’s biggest industry associations
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Advertisers believe they are still getting great value from their agencies post pandemic, WFA research
Read more about "Advertisers believe they are still getting great value from their agencies post pandemic, WFA research"Clients acknowledge the need to pay more for diversity and sustainability commitments, as value-based compensation continues its steady rise
Clients challenged on cost of digital work, which has increased by up to 50%
Agencies face payment terms that now average 60 days
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Global Marketer of the YearWFA and jury reveal shortlist for Global Marketer of the Year 2022
Read more about "WFA and jury reveal shortlist for Global Marketer of the Year 2022"Our expert jury has shortlisted top global marketing leaders for our WFA annual award scheme. Voting is now open until the 31st of January 2023 and the winner will be announced in early February in partnership with The Drum. Special recognition given to Jodi Harris, formerly of AB InBev, who passed away this year.
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Agencies feel more comfortable being honest with clients, WFA research
Read more about "Agencies feel more comfortable being honest with clients, WFA research"But too many soft KPIs and “the wrong KPIs” are a rising concern
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Advertising & policyInclusive marketingGlobal marketing industry rallies behind second Global DEI Census in March 2023
Read more about "Global marketing industry rallies behind second Global DEI Census in March 2023"The results will provide a check on progress in people’s perceptions of diversity, equity and inclusion in their organisations and the industry more broadly. The global research will include 33 markets and run alongside UK’s All In.
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Marketing budgets under heavy scrutiny, WFA and Ebiquity research
Read more about "Marketing budgets under heavy scrutiny, WFA and Ebiquity research"Marketing and advertising budgets are coming under increasing pressure and heavy scrutiny from finance directors in the volatile and unpredictable 2022 marketplace, according to new research. Nevertheless, some of the world’s biggest brands remain committed to maintaining planned investment despite the threat of recession in many markets.
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Advertising & policyDigital policyPrivacy & techData ethics is a priority for nine out of 10 CMOs but half need help making it a reality, WFA research shows
Read more about "Data ethics is a priority for nine out of 10 CMOs but half need help making it a reality, WFA research shows"The new WFA CMO Guide to Data Ethics in Practice offers CMOs practical insight on how to apply ethics to data and AI.
