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  1.    5 take-aways from Buenos Aires

    5 take-aways from Buenos Aires

    Advertisers’ priorities and concerns in Latin America are more aligned than ever with our members’ global agenda, and that gives us a renewed sense of purpose, says WFA CEO Stephan Loerke as he reflects on this year’s WFA regional meeting in LATAM. 

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  2.    The Ritbot tackles marketers’ deepest fears
    AI

    The Ritbot tackles marketers’ deepest fears

    Marketing guru Mark Ritson may be travelling the world dispensing words of wisdom, but so is his AI-generated alter-ego, the Ritbot.

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  3.    WFA launches new call for agency cost data
    Agency managementInfluencer marketing

    WFA launches new call for agency cost data

    The WFA is relaunching its Agency Cost Index (ACI) tool to support members as they seek to gain a better understanding of what the costs of using agency services might look like globally.

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  4.    2024 sees growth in WFA membership

    2024 sees growth in WFA membership

    New companies and organisations have signed up to join WFA in 2024.

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  5. WFA discontinues GARM

    Today we announce that GARM will discontinue its activities.

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  6.    Nominations open for WFA Global Marketer of the Year 2024
    Global Marketer of the YearCMO Forum

    Nominations open for WFA Global Marketer of the Year 2024

    WFA has launched its annual search for a global marketing star who best harnesses creativity and innovation to deliver for their organisations, consumers and the industry.

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  7.    In-House Forum names new chair from Unilever

    In-House Forum names new chair from Unilever

    Shannon Kalkstein, Global Head of U-Studio and UniAdapt at Unilever, has been named as the new chair of the WFA’s In-House Forum.

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  8.    WFA names new chairs for Insight Forum and National Associations Council
    Media & analytics

    WFA names new chairs for Insight Forum and National Associations Council

    The WFA has appointed a new co-chair for its Insight Forum and a new chair for its National Associations Council.

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  9.    Back to digital basics with WFA
    Digital media transformation

    Back to digital basics with WFA

    Knowledge Spotlights is a series of new courses on key digital marketing topics, designed to help WFA members succeed and boost the skills of emerging marketing leaders. Laura Forcetti explains.

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  10.    WFA President’s Awards recognise six key industry initiatives around the world
    Global Marketer WeekPresident's Awards

    WFA President’s Awards recognise six key industry initiatives around the world

    Industry associations from France, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Sweden, the UK and the US all recognised for actions that help drive better marketing

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  11.    Marketers at major multinationals say input from policy professionals is more relevant than ever
    Global Marketer Week

    Marketers at major multinationals say input from policy professionals is more relevant than ever

    Top marketers have an appetite for even more policy input on key issues such as sustainability, risk management and reputation.

    WFA launches model Framework for Positive Marketing Behaviours to help foster collaboration and enable marketers to better manage risk and opportunity in a polarised world.

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  12.    WFA adds new faces to global leadership team
    Global Marketer Week

    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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  13.    L’Oréal and Adweek complete Global Marketer Conference speakers
    Global Marketer Week

    L’Oréal and Adweek complete Global Marketer Conference speakers

    Asmita Dubey, the Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at L’Oréal and the current WFA Global Marketer of the Year, and Jenny Rooney, Chief Experience Officer at Adweek, are the final two speakers for this year’s Global Marketer Conference.

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  14.    WFA refreshes Asia Advisory Board
    Marketing structure

    WFA refreshes Asia Advisory Board

    We have revamped our Asia Advisory Board (AAB) to ensure it addresses the issues that matter to marketers across the region.

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  15.    We’re ready for a return to Reach and Frequency
    Cross-media measurementMarketing technologyHaloMarketing technology

    We’re ready for a return to Reach and Frequency

    A proper cross-media measurement solution has been an advertiser demand for years. Matt Green, WFA Director of Global Media Services, explains how WFA is supporting the global rollout.

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  16.    AI, Measurement and Policy-Marketing collaboration up for debate at Global Marketer Week
    Global Marketer Week

    AI, Measurement and Policy-Marketing collaboration up for debate at Global Marketer Week

    This year’s Global Marketer Week sessions will address critical current topics for advertisers, including AI, the progress being made on Cross-Media Measurement and how it’s being powered by Halo as well as bridging the gap between Policy and Marketing functions.

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  17.    L’Oréal Chief Media Officer to take on Media Forum co-chair role

    L’Oréal Chief Media Officer to take on Media Forum co-chair role

    Mathias Chaillou, Chief Media Officer at L’Oréal, is to become co-chair of the WFA’s Media Forum, working alongside current chair Isabel Massey, VP Global Media & Content at Diageo.

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  18.    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q1
    Digital policyCreativityAI

    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q1

    The WFA team is constantly working with members to share best practice and smart ways for marketing to make a bigger impact.

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  19.    L’Oréal CDMO takes top prize at Global Marketer of the Year
    Global Marketer of the Year

    L’Oréal CDMO takes top prize at Global Marketer of the Year

    Asmita Dubey, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer (CDMO) at L’Oréal, has been named as the 2023 WFA Global Marketer of the Year. She was one of five shortlisted candidates and topped the combined public and expert jury vote.

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  20.    2024 Global Marketer Conference to focus on becoming better brands
    Global Marketer Week

    2024 Global Marketer Conference to focus on becoming better brands

    How to become better brands. That is this year’s theme of the WFA Global Marketer Conference, taking place in Toronto on May 16, during the WFA Global Marketer Week.

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  21.    Marketing’s new ways to deliver value

    Marketing’s new ways to deliver value

    In 2024, marketers need to deliver for their businesses in new and unprecedented ways. CMOs have more power than ever to shape the fortunes of their brands, says WFA President and Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar.

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