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

  • Laura Baeyens

    Laura Baeyens

    Senior Communications Manager & National Associations Council Lead
    l.baeyens@wfanet.org
Events

Upcoming NAC meetings and events

  1. National Associations Council

    Toronto Canada

    17 May 2024

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  2. National Associations Council (virtual) Remote

    Toronto Canada

    17 May 2024

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Updates & industry initiatives from the NAC network

  1. Programmatic

    Agency Trading Desks still dominate programmatic but advertisers are demanding a new, more transparent relationship

    90% are reviewing contracts to secure greater control

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  2.    Norway ranks most effective advertisers

    Norway ranks most effective advertisers

    ANFO Norway holds annual marketing effectiveness competition and awards

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  3.    Brazil: 2017 will be the year for marketing to transform

    Brazil: 2017 will be the year for marketing to transform

    ABA Brazil CEO shares what's on the association's agenda for 2017

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  4.    Germany: Focus on the 'hybrid consumer'

    Germany: Focus on the 'hybrid consumer'

    OWM Germany holds 21st OWM symposium

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  5. In the spotlight: Rodrigo Cordón and AAG Guatemala

    Interview with AAG Guatemala president

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  6.    Spain sees increase in advertising investment

    Spain sees increase in advertising investment

    AEA Spain publishes findings of latest marketing study

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  7.    Canadians forecast 2017 marketing trends

    Canadians forecast 2017 marketing trends

    ACA Canada asks experts to predict this year's marketing trends

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  8.    British association welcomes new Director-General

    British association welcomes new Director-General

    Phil Smith is the new Director-General of ISBA UK

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  9.    Belgium names advertiser of the year

    Belgium names advertiser of the year

    UBA Belgium holds annual Christmas lunch

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  10.    Advertising delivers powerful economic benefits across the EU
    Value of advertising

    Advertising delivers powerful economic benefits across the EU

    New report finds that every Euro spent on advertising powers a seven-fold boost to GDP, encourages innovation, supports employment…

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  11.    TRUSTe / EDAA research shows digital advertising self-regulatory programme continues to improve consumer attitudes towards interest-based advertising
    Digital policySelf-regulation

    TRUSTe / EDAA research shows digital advertising self-regulatory programme continues to improve consumer attitudes towards interest-based advertising

    Industry Self-Regulatory Programme delivers favourable impression and increased trust in interest-based advertising and brands. …

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  12.    The Value of Advertising (2017)
    Value of advertising

    The Value of Advertising (2017)

    The Value of Advertising quantifies the economic impact of advertising, both across Europe and in a selection of other developed…

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  13. Value of advertisingData-driven marketing

    5 marketing predictions for 2017

    After an intense 2016, the WFA staff share their 5 predictions for what the next 12 months hold for marketers.

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  14. 5 public affairs predictions for 2017

    What is going to be big in the public affairs space in 2017? WFA staff give their predictions for the year ahead.

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  15. Australian association welcomes new Board

    WFA News

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  16. Kenyan advertisers reward the best in marketing

    WFA News

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  17. Greek advertisers warn against era of digital Darwinism

    WFA News

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  18. New beginnings: UAE association relaunched

    WFA News

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  19.    Zimbabwe tackles marketing to the new generation consumer

    Zimbabwe tackles marketing to the new generation consumer

    MAZ Zimbabwe holds annual marketing conference

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  20. Uruguay honours advertising's most talented

    WFA News

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  21. A golden night for advertising in Paraguay

    WFA News

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  22. Moroccan advertisers hold largest digital gathering in Africa

    WFA News

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  23.    Ten things a CDO can do to keep digital transformation on track

    Ten things a CDO can do to keep digital transformation on track

    The recent WFA CDOFORUMs in Asia capped a year of intense activity with back-to-back sessions in Singapore and Hong Kong.

    Read more about "Ten things a CDO can do to keep digital transformation on track"
  24. WFA announces first speakers for Global Marketer Week

    Coca-Cola, Mastercard and Pernod Ricard to speak as annual showcase for global marketers returns to North America Event celebrates…

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