National Associations overview

National Associations Council

National Associations Council

The National Associations Council (NAC) is the global forum for heads and representatives of WFA's network of national industry associations in 60 countries. It offers a unique opportunity for national associations representing the common interests of marketers to learn from each other, collaborate and share ideas, insights and success stories.

NAC members

Contact

Chairperson

  • Ron Lund

    Ron Lund

    President & CEO, ACA (Canada)

WFA Contact

Events

Upcoming NAC meetings and events

  1. National Associations Council Remote

    28 Jun 2023

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  2. National Association + GARM partnership meeting

    06 Jul 2023

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  3. NAC Dinner

    Helsinki Finland

    28 Sep 2023

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  4. National Associations Council

    Helsinki Finland

    29 Sep 2023

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Updates & industry initiatives from the NAC network

  1.    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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  2.    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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  3.    UK ad industry unveils results of All In Census 2023
    Diversity & Inclusion

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

    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…

    Read more about "Swedish ad industry launches CommToAct Planet initiative to drive credible sustainability communication"
  5.    National industry associations from 25 countries gather in Istanbul
    Brand safetyBrand safetyMedia measurementDiversity & Inclusion

    National industry associations from 25 countries gather in Istanbul

    WFA National Associations Council members discussed the leadership role of national associations in helping their members and the…

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  6.    WFA President’s Awards recognise five initiatives around the world

    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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  7.    UK programmatic audit suggests improvements in online advertising transparency
    Ad fraud & verificationMedia transparencyProgrammatic

    UK programmatic audit suggests improvements in online advertising transparency

    Clare O'Brien, ISBA's Head of Media, Performance & Effectiveness, shares on the ins and outs of the second iteration of their…

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  8.    Greek association strengthens local Planet Pledge efforts with the addition of four new members

    Greek association strengthens local Planet Pledge efforts with the addition of four new members

    WFA’s Planet Pledge initiative aims to put marketers at the centre of the fight against climate change

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  9.    UBA cements its sustainability credentials with the launch of CommToZero Platform and Zero Greenwashing guidance

    UBA cements its sustainability credentials with the launch of CommToZero Platform and Zero Greenwashing guidance

    The Belgian association hopes to promote more sustainable behaviours among consumers and help marketers make effective and truthful…

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  10.    ISA re-elects Sunil Kataria as chairman

    ISA re-elects Sunil Kataria as chairman

    Raymond's Sunil Kataria will continue as the head of The Indian Society of Advertisers

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  11.    AANA appoints new CEO

    AANA appoints new CEO

    Josh Faulks will take over the leadership of the Australian Association of National Advertisers as the new Chief Executive…

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  12.    National associations gather in Dublin and Santiago

    National associations gather in Dublin and Santiago

    The WFA’s national associations are starting to meet in person again following the pandemic, with two meetings this month in…

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