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.    Unstereotype Alliance launches in Japan

    Unstereotype Alliance launches in Japan

    Founding members are Japan Advertisers Association (JAA) and Nikkei

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  2.    UK ad industry unveils new inclusion group and hub

    UK ad industry unveils new inclusion group and hub

    ISBA, Advertising Association and IPA launch resource hub for diversity and inclusion initiatives

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  3.    ISBA investigates the UK’s programmatic supply chain
    Programmatic

    ISBA investigates the UK’s programmatic supply chain

    UK advertiser association publishes study on transparency in programmatic advertising

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  4.    Swedish ad industry join forces to develop standards for media buying
    Audience measurementMedia measurement

    Swedish ad industry join forces to develop standards for media buying

    Swedish advertisers join agencies and media owners for cross-media measurement initiative

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  5.    National associations see significant budget cuts among advertisers, but slight optimism looming

    National associations see significant budget cuts among advertisers, but slight optimism looming

    Associations in Belgium, Bolivia, Denmark, France, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden survey COVID-19’s impact on their…

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  6.    Estonian association welcomes new CEO

    Estonian association welcomes new CEO

    Liis Tippel is the new CEO of TULI

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  7.    Conference in the Cloud: China advertisers discuss planning for the future

    Conference in the Cloud: China advertisers discuss planning for the future

    China advertiser association organises international CMO Summit as part of China Brand Day

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  8.    National industry associations from 35 countries gather remotely

    National industry associations from 35 countries gather remotely

    National Associations Council addressed challenges the marketing industry is facing in light of COVID-19

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  9.    A Marketer's Approach to Diversity and Inclusion
    Diversity & Inclusion

    A Marketer's Approach to Diversity and Inclusion

    This new WFA report offers brand insights, suggestions and case studies for embracing diversity in your creative and work…

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  10.    U.S. ad industry encourages people to #StayHome

    U.S. ad industry encourages people to #StayHome

    ANA partners with Ad Council, leading brands and media companies to promote social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic

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  11.    TV broadcasters thank advertisers in France during COVID-19 lockdown

    TV broadcasters thank advertisers in France during COVID-19 lockdown

    Union des marques partners with French broadcasters and agencies to thank advertisers for supporting local media

    Read more about "TV broadcasters thank advertisers in France during COVID-19 lockdown"
  12.    WFA President’s Awards honour marketing leadership initiatives

    WFA President’s Awards honour marketing leadership initiatives

    Industry Associations from Chile, France, Italy, Norway and the USA recognised for outstanding leadership as LATAM associations and…

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  13.    In the spotlight: SWA-ASA Switzerland’s Roland Ehrler

    In the spotlight: SWA-ASA Switzerland’s Roland Ehrler

    Meet Roland Ehrler, Managing Director of the Association of Swiss Advertisers

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  14.    Swedish marketing insights? There’s an app for that

    Swedish marketing insights? There’s an app for that

    Swedish Advertisers release an app to provide members with instant access to industry insights, inspiration and knowledge

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  15.    “Advertising needs an MOT”, says ISBA
    Marketing effectiveness

    “Advertising needs an MOT”, says ISBA

    UK marketers discuss challenges ahead and the need for joint initiatives

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  16.    The US celebrates data-driven marketing that ECHO across the globe
    Data-driven marketing

    The US celebrates data-driven marketing that ECHO across the globe

    ANA’s annual award show sees Argentine health NGO receive top honours

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  17.    Putting in the effort gives a great Effekt in Norway
    Marketing effectiveness

    Putting in the effort gives a great Effekt in Norway

    ANFO recognises brilliant examples of marketing effectiveness

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  18.    Brazil elects new board

    Brazil elects new board

    ABA’s National Board, Superior Council, Rio Chapter and Committee Chairs shuffled

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  19.    Turkey welcomes new executive committee

    Turkey welcomes new executive committee

    Colgate-Palmolive’s Ahmet Pura re-elected as RVD chairman

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  20.    Estonian Marketing Association joins WFA

    Estonian Marketing Association joins WFA

    TULI Estonia among WFA’s global network of national industry associations in 60 countries

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  21.    Colombia applies pressure to inadequate representation in advertising

    Colombia applies pressure to inadequate representation in advertising

    ANDA Colombia launches guide to stamp out stereotypes in marcomms

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  22.    French update programme to make marketing FAIReR

    French update programme to make marketing FAIReR

    Union des marques and FAIRe signatories strengthen commitments to responsible marketing

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  23.    Philippine association elects new president

    Philippine association elects new president

    Marvin Tiu Lim is the new president of PANA

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  24.    Swiss advertisers advise on identifying real clicks
    Ad fraud & verificationMedia transparency

    Swiss advertisers advise on identifying real clicks

    Association of Swiss Advertisers launches whitepaper on classifying ad impressions

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