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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. GDPR represents the beginning, not the end, of the data privacy journey
    Expert opinion
    Advertising & policyDigital policyGDPR

    GDPR represents the beginning, not the end, of the data privacy journey

    Rebecka Allén

    The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) celebrates its first anniversary on May 25th, a natural moment to reflect on its impact.

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  2. PAG Meeting Overview (May 2019, Brussels)
    Event reportsReport
    Advertising & policyDigital policyMarketing strategyMarketing structureMarketing strategy

    PAG Meeting Overview (May 2019, Brussels)

    WFA

    Meeting overview, presentations and briefings from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 7 May 2019 in Brussels.

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  3. Annual Report 2018
    Report
    Advertising & policyDigital policyMedia & analyticsCMO Forum

    Annual Report 2018

    WFA

    WFA's annual report with marketing, policy and event highlights from 2018.

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  4. PAG Meeting Overview (February 2019, Brussels)
    Event reports
    Advertising & policyDigital policyInclusive marketing

    PAG Meeting Overview (February 2019, Brussels)

    WFA

    Meeting overview, presentations and briefings from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 26 February 2019 in Brussels.

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  5. Joint Business Statement on collective redress in view of European Parliament IMCO vote
    Briefings & position papers
    Advertising & policyRetail media & ecommerce

    Joint Business Statement on collective redress in view of European Parliament IMCO vote

    WFA

    This is a joint business statement, co-signed by WFA, on collective redress in view of European Parliament IMCO vote.

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  6. Brand safety, ePrivacy, AVMSD… WFA members’ policy priorities
    Expert opinion
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    Brand safety, ePrivacy, AVMSD… WFA members’ policy priorities

    WFA

    In this article, you can find key take-outs from the last Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting and read about member priorities going forward.

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  7. PAG Meeting Overview (November 2018, Brussels)
    Event reports
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    PAG Meeting Overview (November 2018, Brussels)

    WFA

    Meeting overview, presentations and briefings from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 20 November 2018.

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  8. Digital Advertising to children under GDPR
    Report
    Advertising & policyDigital policyAd techData governancePrivacy & techGDPR

    Digital Advertising to children under GDPR

    WFA, SuperAwesome

    Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies engaging with kids online require parental consent for the processing of children’s data. These documents cover vital information on how to ensure compliance with GDPR when engaging with children online.

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  9. Benchmark on payment terms regulations for marketing products and services
    Benchmark
    Advertising & policyAgency managementMarketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Benchmark on payment terms regulations for marketing products and services

    WFA

     WFA member benchmark. For additional details, please log in.

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  10. PAG Meeting Overview (September 2018, Brussels)
    Event reports
    Advertising & policyDigital policyInclusive marketing

    PAG Meeting Overview (September 2018, Brussels)

    WFA

    Meeting overview, presentations and briefings from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 25 September 2018 in Brussels.

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  11. Final position on New Deal for Consumers
    Briefings & position papers
    Advertising & policy

    Final position on New Deal for Consumers

    WFA

    WFA's final position paper on the New Deal for Consumers

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  12. Data Processing Agreement for Advertisers (2018)
    Guides & templates
    Advertising & policyDigital policyData governancePrivacy & techGDPR

    Data Processing Agreement for Advertisers (2018)

    WFA, DigitalDecisions, bvA Netherlands

    This Data Protection Agreement (DPA) template for Advertisers has been drafted by Digital Decisions in collaboration with the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) and Bond van Adverteerders (BVA | Association of Dutch Advertisers). This document can be used as an example Data Processing Agreement by Advertisers looking to update their contractual framework under the recently enforced and upcoming Data Protection and Privacy Regulations.

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  13. Global Media Charter
    Guides & templates
    Advertising & policyBrand purposeDigital policyAd techAgency managementBrand reputationGDPRValue of advertising

    Global Media Charter

    WFA

    The World Federation of Advertisers has published a Global Media Charter, designed to create the conditions for a marketing ecosystem that works better for brands and consumers.

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  14. PAG Meeting Overview (May 2018, Brussels)
    Event reports
    Advertising & policyDigital policyInclusive marketing

    PAG Meeting Overview (May 2018, Brussels)

    WFA

    Meeting overview, presentations and briefings from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 2 May 2018 in Brussels.

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  15. Briefing on New Deal for Consumers
    Briefings & position papers
    Advertising & policy

    Briefing on New Deal for Consumers

    WFA

     WFA’s preliminary analysis of the potential impact on advertisers of the EU's New Deal for Consumers.

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  16. PAG Meeting Overview (February 2018, Brussels)
    Event reports
    Advertising & policyDigital policyInfluencer marketing

    PAG Meeting Overview (February 2018, Brussels)

    WFA

    Meeting overview, presentations and briefings from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 20 February 2018 in Brussels.

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  17. WFA introduction to gender stereotypes in advertising and the Unstereotype Alliance
    Report
    Advertising & policyBrand purposeBrand reputationInclusive marketing

    WFA introduction to gender stereotypes in advertising and the Unstereotype Alliance

    WFA

    This presentation explains why it is crucial for the advertisers not to perpetuate the stereotypical portrayal of women (but also men) in advertising. It presents the social, economic and political case for a more progressive marketing, and explains the Unstereotype Alliance led by UN WOMEN of which WFA is founding member.

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  18. WFA position on reference to “minors” in context of reducing exposure to HFSS food advertising (2018)
    Briefings & position papers

    WFA position on reference to “minors” in context of reducing exposure to HFSS food advertising (2018)

    WFA

    Position paper on WFA's stance regarding the AVMSD revision 

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  19. Are you ready for GDPR? The WFA guide to GDPR guide for Marketers (2017)
    Guides & templates
    Advertising & policyDigital policyData governancePrivacy & techGDPRDigital media transformation

    Are you ready for GDPR? The WFA guide to GDPR guide for Marketers (2017)

    WFA

    When it comes to the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation, 7 out of 10 marketers are in the dark. Maybe you’re one of them. Since the regulation came into force in 2018, anyone marketing to people within the EU needs to be fully GDPR compliant. This means making major changes to how you capture and process consumer data and how your consumers interact with your brand online through your website or your app.

    Ignore GDPR and you run the risk of heavy fines and damage to your reputation. But you don’t need to face this alone. At WFA we’re working hard to give members the advice they need. 

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  20. EU Pledge Factsheet 2017
    Report
    Advertising & policy

    EU Pledge Factsheet 2017

    WFA, EU Pledge

    The EU Pledge is a commitment by leading food & beverage companies to the European Commission’s Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, supported by the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA).

    Log in to view the 2017 Factsheet.

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  21. EU Pledge Annual Reports
    Report
    Advertising & policy

    EU Pledge Annual Reports

    WFA

    In line with the Terms of Reference of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, EU Pledge signatories are required to monitor and report on the implementation of their commitments. EU Pledge member companies have committed to carry out independent, third-party compliance monitoring of the two central EU Pledge commitments every year in a representative sample of EU Member States.

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