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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.    Insight Forum Connect meeting overview (November 2023)
    Marketing effectiveness

    Insight Forum Connect meeting overview (November 2023)

    Overview of the Insight Forum held in New York City in November 2023

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  2.    Benchmark: Measuring the ROI of the Insights function

    Benchmark: Measuring the ROI of the Insights function

    WFA member benchmark on the importance of demonstrating the return of investment (ROI) of Insights & Analytics function.

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  3.    Benchmark: Consumer Intimacy Programs
    Media & analytics

    Benchmark: Consumer Intimacy Programs

    WFA member benchmark on perspectives on Consumer Intimacy Programs

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  4.    Benchmark: Insights Core Competencies

    Benchmark: Insights Core Competencies

    WFA member benchmark on the key skills insights leaders are focusing on

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  5.    In-housing set for rapid and continued growth at major multinationals
    Agency managementIn-housingMarketing capabilities

    In-housing set for rapid and continued growth at major multinationals

    According to a recent survey conducted by WFA and The Observatory International, 66% of brands now have in-house agencies, with 21% actively considering one. According to that same survey, 70% already have strategic capabilities in-house and many plan to shift new tasks from external agencies over the next three years.

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  6.    Better Marketing podcast 2023 key learnings
    Brand purposeBrand reputation

    Better Marketing podcast 2023 key learnings

    This year we talked again to some of the brightest minds in the industry for our WFA podcast, bringing you tips and insights for better global marketing. As the year draws to a close, host David Wheldon gives his 2023 podcast highlights:

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    Benchmark: end to end talent management process - in-housing vs outsourcing

    WFA member benchmark exploring how marketing organisations manage their end-to-end talent process, with a focus whether they in-house or outsource.

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  8.    Successes in a tough year

    Successes in a tough year

    The world keeps throwing up new challenges, but marketers show that collaboration can be a powerful solution to even the toughest problems. WFA CEO Stephan Loerke shares his review of 2023.

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  9.    The big themes for 2024

    The big themes for 2024

    The WFA’s experts identify five areas for action in the year to come.

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  10.    COP28 – over to business

    COP28 – over to business

    The latest climate conference is a mixed bag, resistance to change at a political level, combined with people driving real business action. WFA CEO Stephan Loerke reflects on three days in Dubai.

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  11.    Media Forum Connect meeting overview (November 2023)
    Marketing effectiveness

    Media Forum Connect meeting overview (November 2023)

    Overview of the Media Forum held in New York City in November 2023

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  12.    Keeping the faith in humanity (in marketing)

    Keeping the faith in humanity (in marketing)

    This year’s Most Contagious highlighted the need for empathy combined with data and insights to create impactful and award-winning campaigns that’s good for business and people. WFA’s Senior Communications Manager Laura Baeyens shares her top three takeouts from the conference.

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  13.    WFA reveals shortlist for Global Marketer of the Year 2023
    Global Marketer of the Year

    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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  14.    The EU’s plans to regulate green claims: what are they and why are they relevant for advertisers?
    Advertising & policy

    The EU’s plans to regulate green claims: what are they and why are they relevant for advertisers?

    WFA has developed a briefing on the EU’s plans to regulate green claims which outlines the key provisions relevant for advertisers.

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  15.    CMO Forum Connect meeting overview (November 2023)
    Marketing effectivenessCMO Forum

    CMO Forum Connect meeting overview (November 2023)

    Overview of the CMO Forum held in New York City in November 2023

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  16.    Green Claims Directive – At-a-glance briefing
    Advertising & policy

    Green Claims Directive – At-a-glance briefing

    In March 2023, the European Commission — the EU’s executive body — published a proposal for a Directive on substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (Green Claims directive). The proposal is part of the Commission’s 2020 New Circular Economy Action Plan under the umbrella of its European Green Deal policy, which aims for the EU to be climate neutral by 2050.

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  17.    RAC Programme Meeting Overview (November 2023)
    Advertising & policy

    RAC Programme Meeting Overview (November 2023)

    Meeting overview, presentations and briefings from WFA’s Responsible Advertising and Children (RAC) programme meeting on 29 November 2023.

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  18.    Spotlight: A 2023 Agency Roundup - Beyond the Surface

    Spotlight: A 2023 Agency Roundup - Beyond the Surface

    Navigate the dynamic brand/agency landscape by staying informed on recent developments, industry trends, and strategies to overcome challenges, as emphasized in a comprehensive session by Bruno Gralpois from Agency Mania Solutions.

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  19.    DGX meeting overview (November 2023)
    Advertising & policyDigital policyPrivacy & tech

    DGX meeting overview (November 2023)

    Overview of the Digital Governance Exchange meeting held remotely on 30 November 2023.

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  20.    Pitch Management - Key Stages for Success
    Trends & forecasts

    Pitch Management - Key Stages for Success

    Agency pitches are large-scale, business-critical undertakings involving many stakeholders, significant time and effort. This resource from MediaSense, details how it is essential to ensure that resources are secured, objectives are clear and stakeholders are aligned, in order to run a  successful pitch process that will set the business up for the future.

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  21.    WFA position paper on DMA implementation
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    WFA position paper on DMA implementation

    WFA developed a position paper on the implementation of the DMA provisions on transparency in advertising performance measurement (Article 6.8)

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