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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.    WFA research reveals new trends showing how brands are responding to changes in content production
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    WFA research reveals new trends showing how brands are responding to changes in content production

    Outsourced on-site model on the rise, GenAI is slowly gaining traction, centralisation is back and social and short-form video are a top focus.

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  2.    Evaluating Better Ideas
    Agency management

    Evaluating Better Ideas

    The BetterIdeas Project, a pioneering global study in collaboration with WFA, addressing one of the most complex challenges facing marketers today: evaluating ideas effectively.

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  3.    Knowledge Spotlight: AI and the Future of Search
    Marketing technologyValue of advertisingMarketing capabilitiesMarketing operationsMarketing technology

    Knowledge Spotlight: AI and the Future of Search

    This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.

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  4.    WFA research identifies drivers of successful marketing organisations
    Global Marketer WeekCMO Forum

    WFA research identifies drivers of successful marketing organisations

    New WFA research, Marketer of the Future 2025, highlights key factors separating brand leaders and those who are under-performing. Senior marketers share their views on the back of the research.

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  5.    Knowledge Spotlight: Marketing Mix Modelling 101
    Media & analyticsMarketing effectivenessMarketing technologyMarketing technology

    Knowledge Spotlight: Marketing Mix Modelling 101

    This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.

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  6.    Sourcing Forum Meeting Overview (February 2025)
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Sourcing Forum Meeting Overview (February 2025)

    Overview of the WFA Sourcing Forum meeting, held remotely on 26th February 2025. 

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  7.    CMO Forum Meeting Overview (March 2025)
    CMO

    CMO Forum Meeting Overview (March 2025)

    Overview of the WFA CMO Forum meeting held in person in Singapore on the 4th of March.

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  8.    The AI-fluent CMOs: Transformative Force in Today’s Business

    The AI-fluent CMOs: Transformative Force in Today’s Business

    Are you a marketing leader looking to stay ahead of the curve in an AI-driven world? The Infosys CMO Radar 2024 infographic —a concise, insightful summary of the research report, "The CMO Radar 2024" explores major industry shifts, addresses key challenges, and unveils unprecedented opportunities to help CMOs and their teams thrive in a rapidly transforming market. 

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  9.    Consultancies for global marketing organisation transformation
    Marketing structureCMO Forum

    Consultancies for global marketing organisation transformation

    WFA member benchmark exploring the use of global marketing organisation consultancies

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  10.    WFA prepares for biggest ever Global Marketer Week
    Global Marketer Week

    WFA prepares for biggest ever Global Marketer Week

    More than 2,000 delegates from over 40 countries set to benefit from trends, insights and networking opportunities at the event in Brussels.

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  11.    Global Marketer Week Forums: executives gather to share what works despite economic and geo-political uncertainties
    Global Marketer WeekCMO Forum

    Global Marketer Week Forums: executives gather to share what works despite economic and geo-political uncertainties

    As part of WFA Global Marketer Week, our specialist forums will hold standalone forum sessions to discuss and develop workable solutions to help brand owners address the challenges facing each role.

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  12.    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 37: On being a real global marketer and Gen Alpha with Dr. Frederique Covington Corbett, UNICEF
    Brand reputation

    WFA Better Marketing Pod Ep 37: On being a real global marketer and Gen Alpha with Dr. Frederique Covington Corbett, UNICEF

    In this episode of WFA's Better Marketing Podcast in partnership with Meta, David Wheldon speaks with Dr Frederique Covington Corbett, who is in the private sector division of Unicef as Chief of Global Brand & Marketing. David and Frederique discuss the biggest mistake marketers make, whether Gen Alpha is getting the leadership they need, why CEOs need to become Chief Energy Officers, the hushing trend sweeping across companies and what Chief Marketing Officers may be surprised about when it comes to standing out in judging for the Effie Awards.

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  13.    AI Essentials: IP guidance, Meta ad labelling, EU prohibited practices and Global Marketer Week
    Marketing technologyAIMarketing technology

    AI Essentials: IP guidance, Meta ad labelling, EU prohibited practices and Global Marketer Week

    AI is transforming the way marketers work. Gabrielle Robitaille, Policy Director at WFA, looks at the latest developments and how they impact marketing and media. 

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  14.    The building blocks of effectiveness
    Marketing effectiveness

    The building blocks of effectiveness

    Defining marketing effectiveness is key if marketers are to justify investment and deliver on the profession’s promise of brand growth. Silas Lewis-Meilus, Global Head of Media Operations at Haleon, explains.

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  15.    The Candid CMO: Lex Bradshaw-Zanger, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer for L’Oréal SAPMENA
    Candid CMO

    The Candid CMO: Lex Bradshaw-Zanger, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer for L’Oréal SAPMENA

    WFA chats to the Chief Marketing & Digital Officer for L’Oréal South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa to explore his marketing journey around the world. 

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  16.    Knowledge Spotlight: Media Management in China for 2025 and beyond
    Agency management

    Knowledge Spotlight: Media Management in China for 2025 and beyond

    This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.

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  17.    In-House Forum Meeting Overview (Jan 2025)
    Agency managementMarketing structure

    In-House Forum Meeting Overview (Jan 2025)

    Overview of the In-House forum held remotely on 23rd January 2025

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  18.    WFA launches new Transparency Tool for media
    Marketing tool

    WFA launches new Transparency Tool for media

    WFA has launched a new Transparency Tool, in partnership with Ebiquity, designed to help benchmark contact transparency across key areas of media practice.

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  19.    Marketing Capability Meeting Overview (Feb 2025)

    Marketing Capability Meeting Overview (Feb 2025)

    Overview of the Marketing Capability forum held remotely on 11th February 2025

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  20.    Media and creative: together for superior effectiveness and ROAS (Google)
    Marketing effectiveness

    Media and creative: together for superior effectiveness and ROAS (Google)

    On the 21st of January 2025, the WFA community was invited to the Google offices in Singapore for an evening of insights and networking drinks. A session hosted by Goole demonstrated how media and creative are two essential sides of the same coin. Materials shared by the team at Google are now available for download.

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  21.    PAG Meeting Overview (February 2025)
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    PAG Meeting Overview (February 2025)

    Meeting overview and presentations from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 4 February 2025

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