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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.    DSA task force Meeting Overview (June 2020)
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    DSA task force Meeting Overview (June 2020)

    The WFA DSA task force met on 10 and 23 June 2020 to discuss the Digital Services Act.

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  2.    What big question would you have asked at Cannes this year?
    Cannes Lions

    What big question would you have asked at Cannes this year?

    Seven experts share their views on the biggest issues the marketing industry needs to reconcile today

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  3.    It’s time for action
    Advertising & policyCannes LionsInclusive marketing

    It’s time for action

    WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, explains why our industry must address diversity and inclusion in the content it produces as well as internally as matter of urgency.

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  4.    Data Ethics Board meeting overview (June 2020)
    Advertising & policyDigital policyPrivacy & tech

    Data Ethics Board meeting overview (June 2020)

    Overview of the Data Ethics Board meeting held on 23 June 2020.

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  5.    Study: Consumers demand actions from brands to fight racism and hatred

    Study: Consumers demand actions from brands to fight racism and hatred

    Consumers demand that brands backup statements in support of Black Lives Matter with actions. Using Suzy, a real-time market research platform, 4A’s Research surveyed 500 white and 500 Black consumers to learn the actions consumers want to see from brands.

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  6.    Why marketers must embrace ethical data use
    Advertising & policyDigital policyData governancePrivacy & tech

    Why marketers must embrace ethical data use

    To coincide with the launch of the world’s first guide on data ethics for brands, Data Ethics – The Rise of Morality in Technology, WFA asked four industry experts why prioritising people over data is so important for brands' long-term license to operate.

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  7.    Webinar: An introduction to the offshore market for creative production
    CreativityMarketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Webinar: An introduction to the offshore market for creative production

    This webinar offers up-to-date insights on what to prioritise and consider when deciding on your offshore strategy for creative production.

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  8.    Bias and Inclusion in Advertising: An analysis of 2019 Cannes Lions Work

    Bias and Inclusion in Advertising: An analysis of 2019 Cannes Lions Work

    This study examines representations of gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, age, and body size in Cannes Lions ads from 2006-2019, with a focus on new findings from 2019. This is the first public report to analyze all six key identity groups in film-based advertising. We also include an intersectional profile for each identity group.

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  9.    Survey: Shifting from physical to virtual events
    Marketing procurementCMO ForumMarketing procurement

    Survey: Shifting from physical to virtual events

    This WFA member survey looks at how organisations are managing virtual events in light of Covid-19

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  10.    CMO lockdown learnings: how marketing can boost your brand
    Brand reputationCMO Forum

    CMO lockdown learnings: how marketing can boost your brand

    A number of WFA CMO members provided insights to Campaign’s recent article on the need for marketing to supercharge the post-pandemic recovery in a piece entitled “Fighting for advertising: CMOs on the need to invest.” We’ve highlighted some key themes.

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  11.    WFA makes new appointments to APAC Leadership team
    CMO Forum

    WFA makes new appointments to APAC Leadership team

    Senior Coca-Cola and GSK executives to take key roles for region

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  12.    Major multinationals keep global ad budgets in lockdown, WFA Covid-19 Response Tracker
    Marketing operations

    Major multinationals keep global ad budgets in lockdown, WFA Covid-19 Response Tracker

    Some optimism as more than a quarter feel positive about the business environment for the next six months

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  13.    Advertisers demand transparency and clarity around platforms’ content policies
    Advertising & policy

    Advertisers demand transparency and clarity around platforms’ content policies

    Statement by WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke

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  14.    Brands missing opportunities to become better clients

    Brands missing opportunities to become better clients

    Agencies say wrong KPIs and cost-focused evaluations are limiting opportunities for improvement

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  15.    Joint WFA-TIE position: product placement under the revised AVMSD
    Advertising & policy

    Joint WFA-TIE position: product placement under the revised AVMSD

    A joint position paper with Toy Industries of Europe offering recommendations for the transposition of the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD)

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  16.    Survey: Covid-19 global response (June 2020)
    Trends & forecastsMarketing strategyMarketing structureMarketing operationsMarketing strategy

    Survey: Covid-19 global response (June 2020)

    The third wave of research again gathered input from senior multinational marketers on how they are reacting to the ongoing global Covid-19 epidemic.

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  17.    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (June 2020)
    Marketing procurementMarketing strategyMarketing structureMarketing procurementMarketing strategy

    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (June 2020)

    Overview of the Sourcing Forum held remotely on June 12th, 2020.

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  18.    Media Outlook in the COVID-19 Crisis
    Marketing effectivenessMarketing strategyMarketing strategy

    Media Outlook in the COVID-19 Crisis

    Perspectives from WFA members, agencies and consultants on the development of media supply, demand and pricing in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

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  19.    Webinar+: Programmatic supply-chain transparency
    Marketing technologyMarketing operationsMarketing technology

    Webinar+: Programmatic supply-chain transparency

    This webinar covers programmatic supply-chain transparency, following the publication of the ISBA & PWC UK study published in 2020. Afterwards, WFA members discuss the topic both from a Global and an APAC perspective.

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  20.    Benchmark: Rights management for actors and music
    Marketing procurementMarketing structureMarketing procurement

    Benchmark: Rights management for actors and music

    This WFA member benchmark covers the topic of rights/buyouts of actors and music composers and how to best manage this.

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  21.    RAC Programme Meeting Overview (May 2020)
    Advertising & policyDigital policyInclusive marketing

    RAC Programme Meeting Overview (May 2020)

    Overview of the Responsible Advertising and Children (RAC) Programme meeting held remotely on 27 May 2020.

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