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  1.    New metrics for a growth agenda
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    New metrics for a growth agenda

    Moving from a savings outlook to a value-creation approach requires new methods of measuring progress. Building on discussions within WFA's Sourcing Forum, Simraan Kulkarni, WFA Sourcing Manager, shares on three areas where new metrics can be used.

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  2.    Defining world-class standards for marketing procurement
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Defining world-class standards for marketing procurement

    To drive improvement, marketing procurement needs to ensure that everyone is talking the same language. WFA’s Global Sourcing Board has created some common definitions for key terms.

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  3.    WFA Forum Chairs look back on 2020
    Advertising & policyPrivacy & techCMO Forum

    WFA Forum Chairs look back on 2020

    We asked the chairs of our WFA working groups to reflect on what 2020 meant for the global media, marketing and digital policy agendas. 

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  4.    Sourcing’s diversity power
    Advertising & policyAgency managementInclusive marketing

    Sourcing’s diversity power

    Marketing procurement can play a huge part in delivering a more diverse range of suppliers for brands and driving meaningful change. Laura Forcetti, Global Lead on Marketing Sourcing at the WFA, says the key is to take a human approach rather than purely rely on certifications and metrics.

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  5.    Sustainability and procurement
    Marketing procurementInclusive marketingSustainabilityMarketing procurement

    Sustainability and procurement

    Marketing procurement leaders can help their colleagues deliver on sustainability goals and boost their standing as strategic advisors, says Laura Forcetti, WFA's Global Lead, Marketing Sourcing

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  6.    WFA launches ultimate guide to value-based Marketing Procurement
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    WFA launches ultimate guide to value-based Marketing Procurement

    Global Sourcing Board identifies real-world strategies that drive shift from savings to value

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  7.    Getting peak performance from evaluation

    Getting peak performance from evaluation

    Brands need to get the very best out of their agency partners and the right evaluation process is proven to add value. Laura Forcetti, WFA Global Lead, Marketing Sourcing, explains.

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  8.    Value at the time of the virus
    Agency management

    Value at the time of the virus

    Marketing procurement can help brands and their agencies in this rapidly-changing environment. Laura Forcetti, WFA’s Global Sourcing Lead, explains how.

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  9.    Redefining the marketing procurement value proposition
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Redefining the marketing procurement value proposition

    ProcureCon Marketing London was another great opportunity to gather industry feedback on WFA’s goal of redesigning marketing procurement and making it a true strategic business partner.

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  10.    WFA launches Global Sourcing Board
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    WFA launches Global Sourcing Board

    Goal is to revolutionalise the practice and perception of marketing procurement

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  11.    Growing pains: Marketing procurement is moving beyond the ‘misunderstood teenager’ years
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Growing pains: Marketing procurement is moving beyond the ‘misunderstood teenager’ years

    It’s clear that there are big opportunities for marketing procurement to fundamentally change the perception of the discipline, writes Laura Forcetti, WFA Global Marketing Sourcing Manager

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