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  1.    GenAI and the marketing essentials that won’t change
    Marketing technologyAIMarketing technology

    GenAI and the marketing essentials that won’t change

    As more brands and agencies get excited by generative AI (GenAI), WFA’s Director of Global Sourcing, Laura Forcetti, hosted a panel at Spikes Asia exploring the intersection between GenAI and the foundations of effective marketing. Here are the key lessons:

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  2.    Trust me when I tell you this about the state of creativity…
    Creativity

    Trust me when I tell you this about the state of creativity…

    We’ll only get better, more effective campaigns when agencies can persuade clients to trust them. Arwa Madhawi explores the business case.

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  3.    A CMOs Wake Up Call - not Who but How

    A CMOs Wake Up Call - not Who but How

    An Agency Mania Solutions article exploring why CMOs must shift their mindset and focus from "which agencies shoud I hire?" to "How can I operate to embolden agencies to succeed?" 

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  4.    CMO: The impossible job?
    CMO

    CMO: The impossible job?

    Has CMO become an impossible job? Five industry leaders share their view.

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  5. Green claims rules could be good for brands

    Not every piece of regulation is bad news for brands. WFA Policy Manager Fraser Bridges explains why the EU’s latest green claims rules could help the industry and why legislators need to be wary of ‘disempowering’ consumers when it comes to the Green Transition.

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  6.    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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  7.    Six WFA partner predictions for 2024
    Inclusive marketing

    Six WFA partner predictions for 2024

    Six of WFA's strategic partners of WFA share their global marketing predictions for 2024.

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  8.    Aude Gandon, Global Marketer of 2023 nominee: “Sports can be a fantastic teacher for children”
    Global Marketer of the Year

    Aude Gandon, Global Marketer of 2023 nominee: “Sports can be a fantastic teacher for children”

    Aude Gandon, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Nestlé, is one of the five global marketers shortlisted for the WFA Global Marketer of the Year award. Aude talks to us about 2023: creative transformation across 188 markets, net zero commitments, B-Corp and marketing ROI. In partnership with The Drum.

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  9.    Morgan Flatley, Global Marketer of 2023 nominee: “Marketing is very central to our corporate strategy"
    Global Marketer of the Year

    Morgan Flatley, Global Marketer of 2023 nominee: “Marketing is very central to our corporate strategy"

    Morgan Flatley, Global Chief Marketing Officer & Head of New Business Ventures at McDonald's, is one of the five global marketers shortlisted for the WFA Global Marketer of the Year award. Morgan talks to us about 2023: lifting and shifting creativity & innovation, Grimace, raising your arches and driving business results through great marketing. In partnership with The Drum.

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  10.    Asmita Dubey, Global Marketer of 2023 nominee: “Augmented marketing is a meeting ground for the left and right brain"
    Global Marketer of the Year

    Asmita Dubey, Global Marketer of 2023 nominee: “Augmented marketing is a meeting ground for the left and right brain"

    Asmita Dubey, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer at L’Oréal, is one of the five global marketers shortlisted for the WFA Global Marketer of Year award. Asmita talks to us about 2023: beauty tech, beauty seekers and augmented marketing. In partnership with The Drum.

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  11.    Marcel Marcondes, Global Marketer of 2023 nominee: “Finding creative ways to solve business & consumer problems generates effectiveness"
    Global Marketer of the Year

    Marcel Marcondes, Global Marketer of 2023 nominee: “Finding creative ways to solve business & consumer problems generates effectiveness"

    Marcel Marcondes, Global Chief Marketing Officer at AB InBev, is one of the five global marketers shortlisted for the WFA Global Marketer of the Year award. Marcel talks to us about 2023: creative transformation, the impact of a global campaign in 70 markets in 48 hours and the importance of humility. In partnership with The Drum.

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  12.    Lisa McKnight, Global Marketer of 2023 nominee: “We really painted the world pink"
    Global Marketer of the Year

    Lisa McKnight, Global Marketer of 2023 nominee: “We really painted the world pink"

    Lisa McKnight, EVP, Chief Brand Officer at Mattel, is one of the five global marketers shortlisted for the WFA Global Marketer of the Year award. Lisa talks to us about 2023: toys made from ocean-bound plastic, girl empowerment and, of course, Barbie. In partnership with The Drum.

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  13.    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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  14.    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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  15.    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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  16.    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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  17.    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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  18.    What marketers need from COP28
    Sustainability

    What marketers need from COP28

    2023 marks the halfway point to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During COP28, the world will also learn the findings of the first Global Stocktake of the Paris agreement.

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  19.    Marketing effectiveness measurement is about understanding what’s working - but the current industry approaches aren’t
    Marketing effectivenessMarketing technologyForum ConnectMarketing technologyMedia transformation

    Marketing effectiveness measurement is about understanding what’s working - but the current industry approaches aren’t

    Matt Green, Director of Global Media Services, reflects on WFA's work on marketing effectiveness over the past year and what brands need to keep in mind to build a culture of effectiveness. 

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  20.    Increasing e-commerce effectiveness in APAC with enablers
    Retail media & ecommerce

    Increasing e-commerce effectiveness in APAC with enablers

    Shufen Goh, Co-founder and Principal at R3, shares key insights from a recent report on the state of e-commerce enablers in APAC.

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  21.    Happily Ever After? Promoting Climate Storytelling at COP28
    Sustainability

    Happily Ever After? Promoting Climate Storytelling at COP28

    Tomato soup, big pink ships and a climate bra from Kim Kardashian. The last five years have seen climate messages reach us in new, louder, ways. They have been lifted out of science reports and transported to our social media feeds and supermarket shelves. Done well, these messages are more colourful and more compelling than the science alone can ever be.

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