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  1.    WFA launches guide to inclusive insights to help strengthen consumer understanding
    Inclusive marketing

    WFA launches guide to inclusive insights to help strengthen consumer understanding

    WFA has launched a new guide to inclusive insights, providing consumer insights leaders with a practical framework to embed inclusion into consumer research, data interpretation and strategic decision-making.

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  2.    Insight Forum meeting overview: Leaders of tomorrow (Jul 2025)
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    Insight Forum meeting overview: Leaders of tomorrow (Jul 2025)

    Overview of the WFA Insight Forum meeting, held remotely as part of the mini-series “Insights Career Management”

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  3.    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q1: Marketer of the Future, Better Ideas, transparency, GenAI, sustainability and Halo
    Global Marketer WeekHalo

    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q1: Marketer of the Future, Better Ideas, transparency, GenAI, sustainability and Halo

    We are constantly working with our members to share best practice and smart ways for marketing to make a bigger impact. Here are some of our highlights from the first quarter of 2025 that you might have missed:

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  4.    Knowledge Spotlight – Sponsorship Strategy 101
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    Knowledge Spotlight – Sponsorship Strategy 101

    This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.

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  5.    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q3: media planning tools, insights in AI and marketing updates from APAC & LATAM
    Agency managementAI

    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q3: media planning tools, insights in AI and marketing updates from APAC & LATAM

    We are constantly working with our members to share best practice and smart ways for marketing to make a bigger impact. Here are some of our highlights from our third quarter that you might have missed:

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  6.    How AI could augment human insights
    Media & analyticsAI

    How AI could augment human insights

    New technology is changing the way the insights function works across the globe. Ioana Danila, Senior Manager, Global Insights at the WFA, explains how it is enabling a more strategic approach.

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  7.    Inclusion is the future for brand growth
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    Inclusion is the future for brand growth

    Keen to avoid the gaze of the manufactured outrage machine, marketers have been timid about investing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the past year. Kantar’s research, and that of our partners, however, indicates brand inclusion and fairness inside and outside businesses are the keys to brand growth. There is a strategic imperative to put inclusion back at the core of their brands.

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  8.    Every brand needs a stronger insight function
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    Every brand needs a stronger insight function

    Insights is rapidly evolving, so how has the function changed in the last three years? And what does the future look like? Ioana Danila, Senior Manager, Global Insights at WFA, makes the case for greater investment.

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  9.    WFA names new chairs for Insight Forum and National Associations Council
    Media & analytics

    WFA names new chairs for Insight Forum and National Associations Council

    The WFA has appointed a new co-chair for its Insight Forum and a new chair for its National Associations Council.

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  10.    The new rules for successful insights teams
    Media & analytics

    The new rules for successful insights teams

    New WFA research, conducted in partnership with Human8, provides a clear roadmap that enables global insights leaders to deliver maximum impact. Ioana Danila, Senior Manager, Global Insights at WFA, explains. 

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  11.    Benchmark: Measuring the ROI of the Insights function

    Benchmark: Measuring the ROI of the Insights function

    WFA member benchmark on the importance of demonstrating the return of investment (ROI) of Insights & Analytics function.

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  12.    Benchmark: Consumer Intimacy Programs
    Media & analytics

    Benchmark: Consumer Intimacy Programs

    WFA member benchmark on perspectives on Consumer Intimacy Programs

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  13.    Benchmark: Insights Core Competencies

    Benchmark: Insights Core Competencies

    WFA member benchmark on the key skills insights leaders are focusing on

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  14.    Benchmark: Consumer segmentation partners in APAC

    Benchmark: Consumer segmentation partners in APAC

    WFA member benchmark on identifying segmentation suppliers in APAC

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  15.    Spotlight: Spark more insights-driven decisions with generative AI
    Media & analytics

    Spotlight: Spark more insights-driven decisions with generative AI

    Generative AI can’t make big decisions for you, but it can help you make better decisions.

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  16.    Spotlight: Embracing the messiness of culture

    Spotlight: Embracing the messiness of culture

    Culture is messy, misunderstood and hard to pin down. But its impact on marketing and communications is far too huge to ignore.

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  17.    Visa expert joins Insight Forum leadership
    Marketing effectiveness

    Visa expert joins Insight Forum leadership

    Angelica Beard from Visa will co-chair the WFA’s Insight community alongside Mars’ Sorin Patilinet.

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  18.    WFA appoints new Insight Forum chair
    Marketing effectiveness

    WFA appoints new Insight Forum chair

    Mars veteran to chair WFA’s Insights community and help boost member peer-to-peer learnings

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  19.    Consumer Insights needs an inclusive approach too
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    Consumer Insights needs an inclusive approach too

    Consumers come in all shapes and sizes, so brands need to ensure they are getting insights from everyone. Corrine Moy, Council Member of ESOMAR – the global insights community – explains.

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  20.    Media Forum Meeting Overview (20th October 2022)
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    Media Forum Meeting Overview (20th October 2022)

    Meeting overview and presentations from WFA’s Media Forum on the 20th October 2022

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  21.    Spotlight: How do you translate happiness into brand success?

    Spotlight: How do you translate happiness into brand success?

    Current and future events, like the global pandemic and ongoing unrest in Ukraine, may change how consumers define happiness. That's why brands need to understand what makes consumers happy and how they can adhere to and implement the values and initiatives that spark this sentiment.

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