Knowledge

Industry knowledge

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.

RSS Feed
  1.    Getting to Equal 2020: The Hidden Value of Culture Makers

    Getting to Equal 2020: The Hidden Value of Culture Makers

    New Accenture research finds leaders and employees hold differing views on progress toward equality; cutting the gap by half would boost global profits by US$3.7 trillion, along with workforce ambition and empowerment

    Read more about "Getting to Equal 2020: The Hidden Value of Culture Makers"
  2.    Data Ethics Board meeting overview (January 2020, London)
    Advertising & policyDigital policyPrivacy & tech

    Data Ethics Board meeting overview (January 2020, London)

    Overview of the Data Ethics Board meeting held on 21 January 2020.

    Read more about "Data Ethics Board meeting overview (January 2020, London)"
  3.    Everyone’s talking about… privacy
    Digital policy

    Everyone’s talking about… privacy

    A new proposal for the often-nicknamed 'cookie law' sent waves through Brussels (and beyond) this February. Catherine Armitage comments on the latest developments.

    Read more about "Everyone’s talking about… privacy"
  4.    RAC Programme Meeting Overview (February 2020)
    Advertising & policyDigital policyInclusive marketing

    RAC Programme Meeting Overview (February 2020)

    Overview of the Responsible Advertising and Children (RAC) Programme meeting held on 19 February in Brussels.

    Read more about "RAC Programme Meeting Overview (February 2020)"
  5.    GARM: Small steps and big leaps in pursuit of online safety
    Advertising & policy

    GARM: Small steps and big leaps in pursuit of online safety

    Rob Rakowitz, Initiative Lead for WFA's Global Alliance for Responsible Media, shares on the priorities of the cross-industry group formed at Cannes 2019 to address brand safety concerns

    Read more about "GARM: Small steps and big leaps in pursuit of online safety"
  6.    Benchmark: Innovation Funds
    Agency managementMarketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Benchmark: Innovation Funds

    This WFA member benchmark covers how members are managing funding for innovation.

    Read more about "Benchmark: Innovation Funds"
  7.    ePrivacy task force Meeting Overview (December 2019, Brussels)
    Advertising & policyDigital policyGDPR

    ePrivacy task force Meeting Overview (December 2019, Brussels)

     Meeting materials for WFA members.

    Read more about "ePrivacy task force Meeting Overview (December 2019, Brussels)"
  8.    Benchmark: Strategic Design Agencies
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Benchmark: Strategic Design Agencies

    This WFA member benchmark examines how members are working with strategic design agencies.

    Read more about "Benchmark: Strategic Design Agencies"
  9.    Webinar: The future of cookies and digital advertising
    Advertising & policyDigital policyAd techPrivacy & techGDPR

    Webinar: The future of cookies and digital advertising

    This webinar covers what emerging privacy regulation and increasing browser restrictions mean for the future of cookies and what marketers should expect.

    Read more about "Webinar: The future of cookies and digital advertising"
  10.    EU ePrivacy Regulation: WFA briefing, February 2020
    Advertising & policyDigital policyGDPR

    EU ePrivacy Regulation: WFA briefing, February 2020

    An overview prepared by WFA on the ePrivacy Regulation and how it could impact advertisers.

    Read more about "EU ePrivacy Regulation: WFA briefing, February 2020"
  11.    Top 12 thoughts from our Global Marketer of the Year shortlist
    Global Marketer of the YearMarketing strategyValue of advertisingInclusive marketingMarketing capabilitiesMarketing strategy

    Top 12 thoughts from our Global Marketer of the Year shortlist

    Global marketers at Burger King, Diageo, Grab, J&J, L’Oréal and P&G share insights on brand purpose, creativity, capabilities and partnerships

    Read more about "Top 12 thoughts from our Global Marketer of the Year shortlist"
  12.    Benchmark: Working/non-working marketing spends
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Benchmark: Working/non-working marketing spends

    This WFA member benchmark covers how members are evolving the use and definition behind working/non-working marketing spends.

    Read more about "Benchmark: Working/non-working marketing spends"
  13.    PAG Meeting Overview (February 2020, Brussels)
    Advertising & policyDigital policyAd tech

    PAG Meeting Overview (February 2020, Brussels)

    Meeting overview, presentations and briefings from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 18th February 2020 in Brussels.

    Read more about "PAG Meeting Overview (February 2020, Brussels)"
  14.    WFA responds to WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission report 'A future for the World's Children?'
    Advertising & policy

    WFA responds to WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission report 'A future for the World's Children?'

    The report was informed by a Commission of child and adolescent health experts from around the world

    Read more about "WFA responds to WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission report 'A future for the World's Children?'"
  15.    WFA Global Marketing Effectiveness report
    Marketing effectivenessMarketing structureCMO Forum

    WFA Global Marketing Effectiveness report

    This document provides an overview of results of a study into marketing effectiveness amongst WFA members.

    Read more about "WFA Global Marketing Effectiveness report"
  16.    Driving brand value with emotional intelligence in content
    Media & analyticsMarketing technologyAIMarketing technology

    Driving brand value with emotional intelligence in content

    This study, by AI technology company Mirriad, links emotions in entertainment content with how they drive brand value.

    Read more about "Driving brand value with emotional intelligence in content"
  17.    WFA strengthens Asia Leadership team

    WFA strengthens Asia Leadership team

    Unilever’s David Porter to move from current role as APAC Chair, WFA Media Forum to Regional VP, Asia Pacific while new Asia Leadership Board will identify key changes to transform marketing across the region

    Read more about "WFA strengthens Asia Leadership team"
  18.    Benchmark: Customer Data Platforms (CDP)
    Marketing technologyMarketing structureMarketing technology

    Benchmark: Customer Data Platforms (CDP)

    This benchmarks covers how WFA members handle the internal administration and management of Customer/Marketing Data Platforms.

    Read more about "Benchmark: Customer Data Platforms (CDP)"
  19.    DGX meeting overview (February 2020)
    Advertising & policyDigital policyAd techData governancePrivacy & tech

    DGX meeting overview (February 2020)

    Overview of the Digital Governance Exchange (DGX) meeting held on 12 February, 2020 in London.

    Read more about "DGX meeting overview (February 2020)"
  20.    Better Ads Standard for short-form video announced

    Better Ads Standard for short-form video announced

    The Coalition for Better Ads announced that it has developed a Better Ads Standard for short-form video for desktop, mobile web and in-app environments to expand its efforts to improve the online ad experience for consumers. 

    Read more about "Better Ads Standard for short-form video announced"
  21.    Transparency in global production
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Transparency in global production

    Survey on global content production transparency.

    Read more about "Transparency in global production"