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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.    Benchmark: Recommended Creative Agencies for Sustainability
    CMO Forum

    Benchmark: Recommended Creative Agencies for Sustainability

    This WFA member benchmark examined the creative agencies in Europe for their communications around sustainability. 

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  2.    Benchmark: Global Category Management – Artwork, pre-press & print
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Benchmark: Global Category Management – Artwork, pre-press & print

    This WFA member benchmark examined the category management of artwork, pre-press & print.

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  3.    Overview of the Transparency in Political Advertising (TPA) Taskforce meeting held remotely on 16 February 2023
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    Overview of the Transparency in Political Advertising (TPA) Taskforce meeting held remotely on 16 February 2023

    WFA’s Transparency in Political Advertising Task Force brings together policy leads within WFA membership to discuss, plan and develop advocacy and outreach on the EU proposal on the transparency and targeting of political advertising.

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  4.    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (January 2023)
    Marketing procurementMarketing strategyMarketing procurementMarketing strategy

    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (January 2023)

    Overview of the Sourcing Forum held remotely on 25th January, 2023.

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  5.    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 23: On turning an airline into a travel super-app with Rudy Khaw, AirAsia
    CMO ForumDigital media transformationMarketing operations

    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 23: On turning an airline into a travel super-app with Rudy Khaw, AirAsia

    WFA podcast host David Wheldon speaks with Rudy Khaw, Chief Brand Officer at AirAsia, about marketing in postpandemic times and the process of turning an airline into a travel super-app.

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  6.    Insight Forum meeting overview (February 2023)

    Insight Forum meeting overview (February 2023)

    Meeting overview from WFA’s Insight Forum meeting on 8 February 2023, which took place remotely.

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  7.    WFA position paper on EU consumer laws revision
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    WFA position paper on EU consumer laws revision

    In November, the European Commission launched a public consultation as part of its ‘fitness check’ of EU consumer laws, seeking to assess whether current rules ensure a high level of consumer protection in the digital age.

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  8.    Seven partner predictions for 2023
    Digital policyBrand reputationCreativityMarketing technologyMarketing operationsMarketing technology

    Seven partner predictions for 2023

    Seven of WFA’s strategic partners reflect on what will define marketing for the year ahead.

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  9.    The testing times continue
    Advertising & policyDigital policyBrand reputationMarketing technologyValue of advertisingMarketing technology

    The testing times continue

    Marketing will have to demonstrate value in 2023 as the global economy slows down, says WFA President and Mastercard Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Raja Rajamannar.

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  10.    WFA Forum: Media Forum Overview - 18th January 2023 - Media Transformation - Delivering the future fit organisation
    Agency managementCross-media measurementMedia & analyticsMarketing structureCMO ForumDigital media transformation

    WFA Forum: Media Forum Overview - 18th January 2023 - Media Transformation - Delivering the future fit organisation

    Meeting overview and agenda from WFA’s Remote Media Forum on the 18th of January 2023

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  11.    Build the future, don’t fear it
    Advertising & policyBrand reputation

    Build the future, don’t fear it

    In times of uncertainty, marketers must use their skills to lead the way. WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, reflects on the success stories from 2022 and what to expect from 2023.

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  12.    WFA Briefing: Meta's personalised advertising practices ruled in breach of GDPR.
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    WFA Briefing: Meta's personalised advertising practices ruled in breach of GDPR.

    WFA has developed a briefing document with an overview of latest developments to help members keep track of practices impacting their online advertising 

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  13.    Food Marketing to Kids - Heatmap
    Advertising & policy

    Food Marketing to Kids - Heatmap

    An overview of regulatory pressures across the world on food and non-alcoholic beverage marketing to children. 

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  14.    How to be more creative in 2023?
    Creativity

    How to be more creative in 2023?

    Sir John Hegarty shares three tips for marketers on how to be more creative than ever during the course of 2023.

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  15.    It’s the economy…
    Global Marketer of the Year

    It’s the economy…

    Marketers are grappling with difficult questions as much of the world faces an economic slowdown. Do they cut back on their marketing spend? Do they switch more spend to digital platforms? And do they focus more on short term results than long-term brand work?

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  16.    Digital In-Housing Benchmark - An Agency POV (Second Instalment)
    Agency managementMarketing operations

    Digital In-Housing Benchmark - An Agency POV (Second Instalment)

    WFA benchmark on In-housing Digital Media, from an agency point of view

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  17.    Benchmark: Negotiating paid search deals
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Benchmark: Negotiating paid search deals

    This WFA member benchmark explores advice on negotiating paid search deals with tech titans or big digital platforms.

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  18.    Green Claims in Advertising Task Force Meeting Overview (January 2023)

    Green Claims in Advertising Task Force Meeting Overview (January 2023)

    WFA’s Green Claims in Advertising Task Force brings together policy leads within WFA membership to discuss, plan and develop advocacy and outreach on the EU proposal on greenwashing and the upcoming EU proposal on the substantiation of green claims.

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  19.    EU legislation on Green Claims: Resources for Advertisers
    Advertising & policy

    EU legislation on Green Claims: Resources for Advertisers

    Struggling to breakdown how the EU’s legislation on environmental claims will impact advertisers? WFA has developed a briefing on the EU’s plans to regulate green claims which outlines the key provisions relevant for advertisers. For more in-depth resources for policy professionals, please see below:

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  20.    The missing conversation
    Global Marketer of the Year

    The missing conversation

    Agencies are a vital part of any effective marketing organisation, but all too often the right questions aren’t always asked in these partnerships. We checked with the members of our WFA’s Global Marketer of the Year jury what questions really need to be asked to ensure that both parties work together smoothly and to mutual benefit.

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  21.    HFSS marketing restrictions: 12 markets to watch in 2023
    Advertising & policy

    HFSS marketing restrictions: 12 markets to watch in 2023

    An overview of 12 markets around the world, currently debating or implementing far-reaching food marketing restrictions

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