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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.    Burst the bubble, recruit for the future and focus – your September to do list

    Burst the bubble, recruit for the future and focus – your September to do list

    As marketers return to their seats after the summer break, Russell Parsons highlights three areas the industry needs to focus on in the four months left of 2020.

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  2.    I don't want yet another soft drinks company screaming purpose at me
    Brand purpose

    I don't want yet another soft drinks company screaming purpose at me

    We’re at the beginning of a new post-purpose era, where brands will fail if they think they can outcry competition by screaming ‘I care’, says purpose pioneer Thomas Kolster, also known as Mr. Goodvertising, as he takes a hatchet to his earlier beliefs about purpose.

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  3.    A marketer's checklist on mitigating ad fraud

    A marketer's checklist on mitigating ad fraud

    Following the recent WFA webinar on ad fraud, and in particular bots, good and bad, Integral Ad Science (IAS) shared their six steps for proactively preventing ad fraud in your digital advertising campaigns.

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  4.    You can learn a lot from a dummy
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    You can learn a lot from a dummy

    It took over three decades for 90% of Americans to start buckling up, from only 14% in 1984. In the digital marketing world we don't have all that time to adopt such safety protections. Data protection is a sorely needed service, and it can't wait, says Lung Huang, Head of Growth Solutions for Mars Petcare. 

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  5.    WFA position paper and responses to the EU public consultation on the Digital Services Act
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    WFA position paper and responses to the EU public consultation on the Digital Services Act

    Position paper and responses to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Digital Services Act package.

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  6.    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (July 2020)
    Marketing procurementMarketing strategyInclusive marketingMarketing procurementMarketing strategy

    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (July 2020)

    Overview of the Sourcing Forum held remotely on July 2nd, 2020.

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  7.    WFA draft responses to the EU public consultation on the EU Democracy Action Plan
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    WFA draft responses to the EU public consultation on the EU Democracy Action Plan

    Draft responses to the European Commission’s public consultation on the EU Democracy Action Plan

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  8.    Programmatic trading accounts for more than two fifths of global digital media investment by major multinationals
    Ad techMarketing technologyMarketing technology

    Programmatic trading accounts for more than two fifths of global digital media investment by major multinationals

    In-house and hybrid trading models now used by 84% of respondents

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  9.    Product placement under the revised AVMSD – Briefing note
    Advertising & policy

    Product placement under the revised AVMSD – Briefing note

    A briefing note on the transposition of the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), and the extension of product placement rules to user-generated videos.

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  10.    Visual GPS Summer Update

    Visual GPS Summer Update

    New research by Getty Images shows that almost eight in ten people globally expect that companies and brands will be consistently committed to inclusivity and diversity in their advertising and say brands still need to go further to achieve genuine representation

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  11.    WEPs Gender Gap Analysis Tool

    WEPs Gender Gap Analysis Tool

    The Women's Empowerment Principles Gap Analysis Tool (WEPs Tool) helps companies indentify strenghts, gaps, and opportunities to improve their performance on gender equality.

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  12.    50 things to create a more anti-racist workplace

    50 things to create a more anti-racist workplace

    Dismantling racism is everyone's job, and here are 50 microactions to get you started and committed to establishing an antiracist workplace.

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  13.    YouTube video trends: how the world is responding to the rallying cry for racial justice

    YouTube video trends: how the world is responding to the rallying cry for racial justice

    Three specific ways people tuned in and raised their voices in support of anti-racism on YouTube following the killing of George Floyd

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  14.    What YouTube ads reveal about gender bias in marketing (2019)

    What YouTube ads reveal about gender bias in marketing (2019)

    Study uncovers some of the problems around gender representation in YouTube advertising across different verticals

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  15.    The big questions this year, answered by LIONS Live
    CreativityCannes LionsInclusive marketing

    The big questions this year, answered by LIONS Live

    In the absence of the annual industry meetup on the French Riviera, in June WFA asked seven industry experts: “If you were at Cannes Lions this year, what one big question would you put to the industry?” In this follow-up piece, Cannes Lions offers some answers based on the discussions at LIONS Live – their new media platform for people to experience creativity wherever they are.

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  16.    Loving lockdown
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    Loving lockdown

    Rob Dreblow, WFA’s Global Head of Marketing Services, outlines six positive changes in brand behaviour that have stemmed from the pandemic and restrictions on our movement and lifestyles.

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  17.    Advertising standards and practices on non-discrimination

    Advertising standards and practices on non-discrimination

    This report presents the results of a survey carried out in 21 markets to have a better understanding of the standards and practices around discrimination issues in advertising.
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  18.    Three hot topics in digital policy
    Advertising & policyDigital policyData governancePrivacy & tech

    Three hot topics in digital policy

    Privacy, content and ethics are critical issues for companies seeking to get one step ahead, says Gabrielle Robitaille, Digital Policy Manager at WFA.

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  19.    Webinar: Live-streaming & E-commerce
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    Webinar: Live-streaming & E-commerce

    This webinar provides best practice in strategy and execution, case studies on how marketers and social platforms are using live commerce to grow their brands, as well as how to mitigate risks and deal with challenges.

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  20.    Study: Consumers follow brand promises on fighting racism and hatred

    Study: Consumers follow brand promises on fighting racism and hatred

    49% of consumers appreciate brands making efforts to fight racism, hatred and misinformation; 28% believe that brands should lead the effort to fight racism, hatred and misinformation, research by the 4A's shows

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  21.    List of Certified Diverse Suppliers for Marketing/Advertising (USA)

    List of Certified Diverse Suppliers for Marketing/Advertising (USA)

    The ANA has curated a list of certified diverse suppliers that work in our industry. 

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