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  1. LATAM mapping: Regulatory efforts to restrict food marketing in Latin America
    Maps & infographics
    Advertising & policy

    LATAM mapping: Regulatory efforts to restrict food marketing in Latin America

    WFA

    This mapping provides an overview of the latest regulatory developments and industry commitments in Latin America.

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  2. Webinar: IFBA’s Enhanced Responsible Marketing Policy
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    Advertising & policy

    Webinar: IFBA’s Enhanced Responsible Marketing Policy

    WFA

    In August 2021, eleven of the largest global food and drinks brands agreed to further restrict advertising to children of products high in fat, sugar and salt. Join our webinar to understand the background to this voluntary global initiative and find out what compliance means in practice.

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  3. Major food companies agree new self-regulatory controls on food marketing globally
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    Advertising & policy

    Major food companies agree new self-regulatory controls on food marketing globally

    WFA

    Chocolates, candies/confectionery, potato crisps, soft drinks and ice creams will no longer be advertised to children under the age of 13.

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  4. ICAS Global Awards recognise innovative initiatives around advertising self-regulation
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    Advertising & policy

    ICAS Global Awards recognise innovative initiatives around advertising self-regulation

    WFA

    Self-regulatory organisations in five countries awarded for helping develop more effective and impactful advertising self-regulation

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  5. Spanish ad industry publishes manifesto for the future of advertising
    News
    Advertising & policyValue of advertising

    Spanish ad industry publishes manifesto for the future of advertising

    WFA

    AEA and 18 industry associations in Spain call for a modern regulatory framework for advertising

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  6. Colombian association launches measurement tool for responsible advertising practices
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    Advertising & policyInfluencer marketingInclusive marketing

    Colombian association launches measurement tool for responsible advertising practices

    WFA

    Launch of “Responsible Advertising Footprint” is part of ANDA’s commitment to strengthen advertising self-regulation in Colombia

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  7. Introduction to WFA's policy groups
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    Advertising & policyDigital policyPrivacy & tech

    Introduction to WFA's policy groups

    WFA

    Our policy team gives a brief overview and explains the core focus areas of WFA's policy groups

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  8. 10 Predictions for 2021
    Expert opinion
    Advertising & policyMarketing procurementMarketing structureMarketing capabilitiesMarketing operationsMarketing procurement

    10 Predictions for 2021

    WFA

    It wouldn’t be the holidays without some crystal ball gazing. The WFA team predicts what will happen next year both in the wider world and internally within the marketing industry.

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  9. Platforms and transparency
    Expert opinion

    Platforms and transparency

    Stephan Loerke

    The digital platforms cannot be members of the WFA but we do work with them when it delivers benefits to brands and society. CEO Stephan Loerke explains how and where that happens.

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  10. Google’s restrictions on food marketing to minors
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    Advertising & policy

    Google’s restrictions on food marketing to minors

    WFA

    An overview of Google’s new food marketing policies and a comparative overview of Google’s nutrition criteria versus the EU Pledge nutrition criteria.

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  11. EU Consultation on consumer policy: WFA responses and key messages
    Report
    Advertising & policySustainability

    EU Consultation on consumer policy: WFA responses and key messages

    WFA

    This document outlines the key messages put forward by the WFA regarding the EU Commission's consultation on its “New Consumer Agenda”. 

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  12. Australian association unveils new Code of Ethics
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    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    Australian association unveils new Code of Ethics

    WFA

    AANA’s new advertising Code of Ethics will take effect on 1 February 2021

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  13. Webinar: The EU Pledge - a practical guide for marketers
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    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    Webinar: The EU Pledge - a practical guide for marketers

    WFA

    The EU Pledge is a voluntary initiative by leading food and beverage companies to change the way they advertise to children.

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  14. WFA position on data and privacy
    Briefings & position papers
    Advertising & policyDigital policyAd techData governancePrivacy & tech

    WFA position on data and privacy

    WFA

    This position paper outlines WFA's vision regarding data and privacy.

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  15. How-to guides for responsible alcohol marketing on social media
    Guides & templates
    Advertising & policy

    How-to guides for responsible alcohol marketing on social media

    WFA

    Alcohol beverage producers have developed a checklist of five key elements designed to help ensure minors’ social media experience is free from alcohol ads.

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  16. Webinar: The Responsible Marketing Pact - Against minors’ exposure to alcohol
    Video
    Advertising & policy

    Webinar: The Responsible Marketing Pact - Against minors’ exposure to alcohol

    WFA

    The Responsible Marketing Pact (RMP) aims to reduce minors’ exposure to alcohol marketing, limit the appeal of alcohol marketing to minors, and strive to ensure minors’ social media experience is free from alcohol ads.

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  17. Alcohol Marketing: literature review
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    Advertising & policy

    Alcohol Marketing: literature review

    WFA

    A review of academic evidence on the effect of alcohol marketing on youth choices, preferences, and behaviours

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  18. RAC Programme Meeting Overview (February 2020)
    Event reports
    Advertising & policyDigital policyInclusive marketing

    RAC Programme Meeting Overview (February 2020)

    WFA

    Overview of the Responsible Advertising and Children (RAC) Programme meeting held on 19 February in Brussels.

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  19. Colombia’s bid for self-regulation given the thumbs-up
    News
    Advertising & policy

    Colombia’s bid for self-regulation given the thumbs-up

    WFA

    ANDA Colombia’s ‘Autocontrol’ Commission approved by industry and government

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  20. PAG Meeting Overview (November 2019, Brussels)
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    Advertising & policyDigital policyInclusive marketing

    PAG Meeting Overview (November 2019, Brussels)

    WFA

    Meeting overview, presentations and briefings from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on November 26, 2019 in Brussels.

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  21. Webinar: Regulatory pressures on food and beverage marketing around the globe
    Video
    Advertising & policyTrends & forecasts

    Webinar: Regulatory pressures on food and beverage marketing around the globe

    WFA

    This webinar covers regulatory trends that may fundamentally restrict food and beverage companies’ longer term ability to connect with consumers in key markets around the globe.

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