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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Updates & industry initiatives from the NAC network

  1.    Malaysian association elects new council

    Malaysian association elects new council

    Coca-Cola Malaysia’s Kadri Taib re-elected as President

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  2.    Indian association elects Sunil Kataria as chairman

    Indian association elects Sunil Kataria as chairman

    ISA to focus on creating a cross-media measurement system for India in the coming months

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  3.    Australian association unveils new Code of Ethics
    Self-regulation

    Australian association unveils new Code of Ethics

    AANA’s new advertising Code of Ethics will take effect on 1 February 2021

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  4.    Belgium’s first virtual Trends Day identifies 5 key industry trends
    Marketing technologyDigital transformationMarketing technologyMarketing technology

    Belgium’s first virtual Trends Day identifies 5 key industry trends

    More than 1,500 industry professionals from Belgium and beyond attended this year’s virtual UBA Trends Day

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  5.    In the spotlight: Malaysian Advertisers Association’s Kadri Taib

    In the spotlight: Malaysian Advertisers Association’s Kadri Taib

    Meet Kadri Taib, President of MAA and Public Affairs & Communications Director of Coca-Cola Malaysia

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  6.    Slovenia hosts first major hybrid event in the Adriatic region

    Slovenia hosts first major hybrid event in the Adriatic region

    SOZ’s Slovenian Advertising Festival was attended by over 900 industry professionals in person and virtually

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  7.    UK ad industry launches initiative to eliminate negative environmental impact of production
    Brand purpose

    UK ad industry launches initiative to eliminate negative environmental impact of production

    AdGreen is initiated by the Advertising Association’s Climate Action Working Group in partnership with ISBA and IPA

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  8.    GCC association launches cross-media measurement initiative
    Audience measurementMedia measurement

    GCC association launches cross-media measurement initiative

    ABG’s UAE Audience Measurement Project will focus primarily on video and upper-funnel metrics

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  9.    In the spotlight: Association of Swedish Advertisers’ Hanna Riberdahl

    In the spotlight: Association of Swedish Advertisers’ Hanna Riberdahl

    Meet Hanna Riberdahl, CEO of Sveriges Annonsörer

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  10.    Norwegian association unveils new adtech and martech guidance
    Marketing technologyMarketing technologyMarketing technology

    Norwegian association unveils new adtech and martech guidance

    ANFO launches free advice service, information hub and academy to help marketers navigate adtech and martech landscape

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  11.    Brazilian association explores the role of customer service in consumer-brand relationships
    Consumer insight

    Brazilian association explores the role of customer service in consumer-brand relationships

    ABA study aims to help marketers understand the importance of customer service channels in the survival of brands

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  12.    Unstereotype Alliance launches UK chapter

    Unstereotype Alliance launches UK chapter

    Signatories include 28 brands, agencies and industry associations such as ISBA, Advertising Association, Diageo, GSK, IPA, Kantar,…

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  13.    Irish association welcomes new president

    Irish association welcomes new president

    Derek Liddy, Head of Digital Marketing at Aer Lingus, is the new President of AAI

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  14.    Pakistan holds first virtual Effie Awards

    Pakistan holds first virtual Effie Awards

    Rory Sutherland, Cindy Gallop and Bob Hoffman among the virtual presenters

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  15.    Dutch ad industry launches diversity fund and programme

    Dutch ad industry launches diversity fund and programme

    bvA partners with other industry associations to help create a more diverse, inclusive and racism-free marketing industry in the…

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  16.    GCC association to LEAD change in the ad industry
    Ad fraud & verificationMarketing to children

    GCC association to LEAD change in the ad industry

    ABG’s new initiative aims to provide a platform for marketers in the Gulf region to collaborate and share best practices to…

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  17.    Elizabeth Melo named as ‘Woman to Watch’ in marketing in Colombia

    Elizabeth Melo named as ‘Woman to Watch’ in marketing in Colombia

    ANDA Colombia Executive President recognised for leadership in the marketing industry

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  18.    Paraguay association elects new board

    Paraguay association elects new board

    Carlos Jorge Biedermann re-elected as President

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  19.    Just Eat CEO named ISBA president

    Just Eat CEO named ISBA president

    Peter Duffy is the new President of the UK association

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  20.    Portuguese association appoints new president

    Portuguese association appoints new president

    Tiago Simões, Marketing Director - Continente at Sonae MC, is the new President of APAN

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  21.    National associations mobilise to support media outlets

    National associations mobilise to support media outlets

    How governments and national industry associations are taking a number of actions to ease the economic impact of COVID-19 on the…

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  22.    In the spotlight: Marketing Association of South Africa’s Brian Yuyi

    In the spotlight: Marketing Association of South Africa’s Brian Yuyi

    Meet Brian Yuyi, CEO of MASA

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  23.    Swedish advertisers publish new guidance for marketing effectiveness
    Marketing effectiveness

    Swedish advertisers publish new guidance for marketing effectiveness

    Cross-industry initiative on effectiveness launched in response to diminishing consumer confidence and advertising fatigue

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  24.    U.S. ad industry calls for immediate action on diversity and inclusion

    U.S. ad industry calls for immediate action on diversity and inclusion

    ANA and AIMM letter to board and chief executives highlight limited progress in the industry to address racism

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