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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.    New framework seeks to help brands leverage AI inclusively
    Inclusive marketing

    New framework seeks to help brands leverage AI inclusively

    A new WFA guide looks to help brands identify and avoid the risk of reinforcing bias and discrimination when using Gen AI in their marketing and use the technology as a driver of inclusive growth.

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  2.    Reflections on 2024: Inclusion, Innovation, and the Future of Marketing
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    Reflections on 2024: Inclusion, Innovation, and the Future of Marketing

    In this 60-minute session in partnership with Creative Equals we look back on an eventful year for brands and what it means for inclusive marketing. 

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  3.    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q2: from AI to DEI, Halo and Positive Marketing
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    In case you missed it… Powerful WFA content from Q2: from AI to DEI, Halo and Positive Marketing

    The WFA team is constantly working with members to share best practice and smart ways for marketing to make a bigger impact.

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  4.    Setting targets on DEI in production can be a challenge for half of major multinationals
    Inclusive marketing

    Setting targets on DEI in production can be a challenge for half of major multinationals

    New WFA research shows that measurement, targets and identifying diverse suppliers are key barriers to implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives in content production. A new WFA playbook offers best practice and brand examples for marketers looking to take action.

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  5.    Case study | Dove (Unilever): 20 years on – Dove and the future of Real Beauty
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    Case study | Dove (Unilever): 20 years on – Dove and the future of Real Beauty

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June 2024)

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  6.    Case study | Unilever: Inclusive Set Commitment & Inclusive Production Toolkit
    Inclusive marketing

    Case study | Unilever: Inclusive Set Commitment & Inclusive Production Toolkit

    This case study was originally published in the WFA DEI in Content Production guide (June 2024)

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  7.    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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  8.    Inclusive marketing is just better marketing
    Inclusive marketing

    Inclusive marketing is just better marketing

    Inclusive marketing isn’t just a sideline or a charity project, it’s just better marketing, says Jerry Daykin, Vice-President, Global Media at Beam Suntory, and WFA’s Global Diversity Ambassador. 

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  9.    Benchmark: Tracking media in-feed on social platforms
    Advertising & policy

    Benchmark: Tracking media in-feed on social platforms

    WFA member benchmark on what steps advertisers have taken to address in-feed brand safety issues across social platforms

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  10.    Benchmark: Purchase funnel media investment allocation for fast moving CPGs
    Marketing effectiveness

    Benchmark: Purchase funnel media investment allocation for fast moving CPGs

    A WFA member reached out with a view of trying to establish some benchmarks for the % of media investment that goes into each stage of the purchase funnel for fast moving CPGs.

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  11.    Webinar: Diversity & Representation - Ensuring media & advertising supports inclusion
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    Webinar: Diversity & Representation - Ensuring media & advertising supports inclusion

    Deep dive on diversity & representation in media, following the launch of a new WFA guide to addressing DEI issues in the media planning & buying process

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  12.    New guide addressing Diversity & Inclusion in brand safety
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    New guide addressing Diversity & Inclusion in brand safety

    The guide has been developed by the European Association of Communication Agencies (EACA)

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  13.    BRIM: Black Representation in Marketing
    Inclusive marketing

    BRIM: Black Representation in Marketing

    A new UK cross-industry initiative to improve the representation of Black people in marketing.

    Create meaningful change by re-evaluating your own practices and taking action today. BRiM provides actionable advice to help anyone, no matter their level, improve the representation of Black people in marketing.

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  14.    Inclusive Visual Search Guide
    Media & analytics

    Inclusive Visual Search Guide

    Getty Images has released an Inclusive Visual Search Guide to assist brands and businesses in making intentional content choices which drive authentic and inclusive representation in visual communications.

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  15.    50 things to create a more anti-racist workplace

    50 things to create a more anti-racist workplace

    Dismantling racism is everyone's job, and here are 50 microactions to get you started and committed to establishing an antiracist workplace.

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  16.    UK Advertising Needs You

    UK Advertising Needs You

    A showcase for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives in the UK ad industry.

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  17.    Shadow pandemic business toolkit

    Shadow pandemic business toolkit

    Support tools for businesses in managing domestic violence during COVID-19

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  18.    COVID-19: Promoting positive gender roles in marketing and advertising

    COVID-19: Promoting positive gender roles in marketing and advertising

    Key considerations for businesses developing a number of socially beneficial communications for the public in an effort to address the impacts of COVID-19

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  19.    How to create LGBTQ+ inclusive advertising

    How to create LGBTQ+ inclusive advertising

    This guide aims to help brands bring to life a campaign in paid advertising for a general audience that includes or features LGBT+ people. That means including scenes or images with LGBT+ people in general advertising,or conversations and language that refers to LGBT+ people and their relationships.

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  20.    Depictions, perceptions and harm (2018)

    Depictions, perceptions and harm (2018)

    An evidence-based case for for stronger regulation of ads that feature stereotypical gender roles or characteristics which might be harmful to people, including ads which mock people for not conforming to gender stereotypes.

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  21.    Gender Bias in Advertising: Research, Trends and New Visual Language

    Gender Bias in Advertising: Research, Trends and New Visual Language

    In 2017, discussions around gender and media have reached a fever pitch. We’ve seen movements for gender equality in Hollywood, in Silicon Valley, and even on Madison Avenue. But is the advertising industry making strides toward improving representation of women overall? This report is the first to answer that question through a rigorous, data-driven approach.

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