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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 more than 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.

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Chairperson

  • Henriette Van Swinderen

    Henriette Van Swinderen

    CEO

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Events

Upcoming NAC meetings and events

  1. National Associations Council (virtual) Online meeting

    30 Jun 2026

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  2. National Associations Council Hybrid

    Warsaw Poland

    22 Oct 2026

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Updates & industry initiatives from the NAC network

  1.    Indian advertisers address “the connectedness paradox”

    Indian advertisers address “the connectedness paradox”

    Advertising deemed as strong resource for changing perceptions

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  2.    Belgium identifies 6 key industry trends

    Belgium identifies 6 key industry trends

    A record number of 1,500 industry professionals from Belgium and beyond attended this year’s UBA Trends Day

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  3.    WFA President’s Awards honour marketing leadership initiatives
    Global Marketer WeekPresident's Awards

    WFA President’s Awards honour marketing leadership initiatives

    Advertiser Associations from Australia, Brazil, France, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey and the USA recognised for outstanding leadership

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  4.    In the spotlight: AANA Australia’s John Broome
    Marketing strategyMarketing strategy

    In the spotlight: AANA Australia’s John Broome

    Meet John Broome, CEO of AANA

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  5.    Unstereotype Alliance launches in Brazil
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    Unstereotype Alliance launches in Brazil

    Signatories include Unilever, Grupo Boticário, Heads and Mastercard

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  6.    ANA sets up marketing certification programme

    ANA sets up marketing certification programme

    New online and on-demand programme aims to enhance marketers’ skill set

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  7.    1 Euro spent on advertising in Portugal generates more than 4 Euro in GDP
    Advertising & policyValue of advertising

    1 Euro spent on advertising in Portugal generates more than 4 Euro in GDP

    APAN unveils Value of Advertising study

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  8.    Roles are changing in advertising in Turkey

    Roles are changing in advertising in Turkey

    Advertising deemed as strong resource for changing perceptions

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  9.    French advertisers commit to a more responsible digital ecosystem

    French advertisers commit to a more responsible digital ecosystem

    15 big advertisers announce support of France’s Digital Ad Trust

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  10.    Consumers reward the best advertising campaigns in Japan

    Consumers reward the best advertising campaigns in Japan

    Japanese consumers select 70 of the most effective campaigns of 2018 out of 1,409 entries

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  11.    Swedish advertisers launch transparency guide

    Swedish advertisers launch transparency guide

    New guide addresses ad fraud, brand safety, viewability issues

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  12.    Norway celebrates the “beekeepers” of advertising effectiveness

    Norway celebrates the “beekeepers” of advertising effectiveness

    ANFO rewards marketing campaigns that create value for business and brands

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  13.    In the spotlight: OWM Germany’s Joachim Schuetz

    In the spotlight: OWM Germany’s Joachim Schuetz

    Meet Joachim Schuetz, Managing Director of OWM

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  14.    China looks back at 40 years of brand building
    Marketing structureMarketing capabilities

    China looks back at 40 years of brand building

    CANA launches new working groups and publishes “Blue Book of Chinese Advertisers"

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  15.    What does 2019 hold for marketers?
    Marketing structureMarketing capabilities

    What does 2019 hold for marketers?

    Advertiser associations around the world share their thoughts.

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  16.    2018, the year of...
    Advertising & policy

    2018, the year of...

    What did 2018 mean for the industry? Advertiser associations around the world share their thoughts.

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  17.    Australian association strengthens guidance on body image
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    Australian association strengthens guidance on body image

    AANA updates Code of Ethics

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  18.    Danish advertisers create guide to brand safety
    Brand reputationMarketing operations

    Danish advertisers create guide to brand safety

    Three out four advertisers say there is insufficient transparency in media buying.

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