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  1. Advertising & policySustainability

    GARM and Ad Net Zero launch world's first guide to sustainable media for advertisers

    Please note that GARM was discontinued on August 8. See more here.

    Together with Ad Net Zero, GARM launches at the Cannes Lions International festival of Creativity the world’s first guide to sustainable media for advertisers. The guide identifies 10 areas accross planning, buying and activation where advertisers can take action right now to reduce the direct carbon emissions of their advertising activity.

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  2.    Wave II of Global DEI Census shows high recognition of industry efforts, but no improvement on inclusion
    Inclusive marketing

    Wave II of Global DEI Census shows high recognition of industry efforts, but no improvement on inclusion

    Despite one in two saying things are improving, inclusion scores remain the same as in 2021. The greatest forms of discrimination are still on basis of age, gender and care-giving status. Disabled respondents report the worst lived experiences.

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  3.    GARM starts work on Media Sustainability

    GARM starts work on Media Sustainability

    Please note that GARM was discontinued on August 8. See more here.

    The WFA’s GARM is creating a new workstream designed to focus attention on Sustainability. The goal: to repeat the success of its Brand Safety and Suitability work and to create a cross-industry collaboration that designs voluntary frameworks that will reduce our industry’s impact on the planet.

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  4.    ANA to hold Global Day of Learning

    ANA to hold Global Day of Learning

    May 31 online event will focus on brand experience and media innovation, accessible to anyone in the industry at no cost

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  5.    Industry associations in Denmark, Israel, Kenya and Portugal welcome new leadership

    Industry associations in Denmark, Israel, Kenya and Portugal welcome new leadership

    New association heads for DAOM (Denmark), IMA (Israel) and APAN (Portugal), while MSK (Kenya) elects new chairperson

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  6. Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    UK ad industry unveils results of All In Census 2023

    The industry-wide survey had nearly 19,000 participants from the UK’s advertising workforce

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  7.    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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  8.    Swedish ad industry launches CommToAct Planet initiative to drive credible sustainability communication
    Advertising & policySustainability

    Swedish ad industry launches CommToAct Planet initiative to drive credible sustainability communication

    New cross-industry initiative will develop guidance and resources to help marketers communicate on climate action and accelerate the green transition

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  9.    WFA President’s Awards recognise five initiatives around the world
    Global Marketer WeekPresident's Awards

    WFA President’s Awards recognise five initiatives around the world

    Industry Associations from Brazil, France, Norway, UK and USA all recognised for outstanding marketing leadership

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