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  1.    Brands missing social opportunities of sponsorship
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Brands missing social opportunities of sponsorship

    Sponsorship to drive sustainability and social equity should be used more by multinational brands, a new WFA report says.

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  2.    Media cost inflation to retreat in 2024, finds WFA Outlook 2024 report

    Media cost inflation to retreat in 2024, finds WFA Outlook 2024 report

    From a high point in 2023, global media prices are forecast to decline gradually into 2024, finds the latest WFA media price inflation report, Outlook 2024. WFA members can download the data here.

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  3.    GenAI figures in most brands’ marketing plans, says new WFA research
    Digital policyMarketing technologyAIMarketing technology

    GenAI figures in most brands’ marketing plans, says new WFA research

    A new survey conducted by WFA finds that three in four companies already use GenAI or plan to use it soon. Optimism about its potential is matched by concern about the risks to brand reputation. Eight in ten have developed or are developing internal policies on use of GenAI.

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  4.    WFA names jury for Global Marketer of the Year 2023
    Global Marketer of the Year

    WFA names jury for Global Marketer of the Year 2023

    We are proud to present the marketing leaders and industry experts who will act as this year's jury at the WFA Global Marketer of the Year award, to be chaired by WFA President and Mastercard Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Raja Rajamannar. The jury will review all nominations and agree on a shortlist of six marketing leaders, to be announced in November. You can nominate your Global Marketer of 2023 until October 11.

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  5.    National associations to meet in Helsinki and Bogotá

    National associations to meet in Helsinki and Bogotá

    Heads and representatives of national advertiser associations from around the world to meet in Europe and Latin America.

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  6.    WFA welcomes 12 new corporate members

    WFA welcomes 12 new corporate members

    Since December 2022, WFA has welcomed 12 new corporate members, bringing the total of the WFA membership to 151 companies.

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  7.    Nominations open for Global Marketer of the Year 2023
    Global Marketer of the Year

    Nominations open for Global Marketer of the Year 2023

    WFA kick-starts its annual search for a star of global marketing with a video celebrating the six previous winners and the power of marketing to make a real difference to brands, businesses and society.

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  8. Marketing strategyMarketing strategy

    Jane Wakely (PepsiCo) named WFA Deputy President

    WFA has announced the appointment of Jane Wakely, Chief Consumer & Marketing Officer at PepsiCo, as the organisation’s new Deputy President with immediate effect.

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  9.    Over-emphasis on activation and tactics limits marketing effectiveness, WFA study finds
    Marketing effectivenessForum Connect

    Over-emphasis on activation and tactics limits marketing effectiveness, WFA study finds

    Effectiveness culture is not being delivered because the steps required before and after activation are not in place. Five key areas for improvement are: sharper processes, better measurement, new tools, smarter insights and greater collaboration.

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