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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.    Effie Awards launches in Pakistan
    Creativity

    Effie Awards launches in Pakistan

    PAS Awards marketing effectiveness award rebranded as Effie Awards Pakistan

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  2.    Students compete in marketing effectiveness awards in Spain
    Marketing effectivenessMarketing capabilities

    Students compete in marketing effectiveness awards in Spain

    AEA launches university programme

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  3.    In the spotlight: ML Finland’s Riikka-Maria Lemminki

    In the spotlight: ML Finland’s Riikka-Maria Lemminki

    Meet Riikka-Maria Lemminki, Managing Director of Mainostajien Liitto

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  4.    Only 10% of voiceovers in Turkey are female, research shows
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    Only 10% of voiceovers in Turkey are female, research shows

    RVD’s gender representation survey finds ad industry still has a long way to go

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  5.    Charter on responsible advertising launched in Belgium
    Marketing structure

    Charter on responsible advertising launched in Belgium

    In late October, UBA launched the Belgian Charter on Socially-Responsible Communication (Communication Socialement Responsable) to enable an advertising industry built on mutual trust and respect.

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  6.    Singaporean association names new president
    Marketing structure

    Singaporean association names new president

    Edwin Teoh is the new president of SAA

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  7.    Fashion brand Diesel wins Golden Drum 2018
    CreativityMarketing strategyMarketing capabilitiesMarketing strategy

    Fashion brand Diesel wins Golden Drum 2018

    The Slovenian Advertisers’ Association (SOZ) organised the 25th edition of their flagship event Golden Drum International Festival of Creativity that aims to gather and inspire both established and young European creatives.

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  8.    Creativity is more important than data, say four out of 10 Norwegian advertisers
    CreativityMarketing capabilities

    Creativity is more important than data, say four out of 10 Norwegian advertisers

    Big Advertiser Report findings released at ANFO’s annual conference

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  9.    Mobility campaign wins top award in Spain
    Creativity

    Mobility campaign wins top award in Spain

    Toyota campaign “Driving how you think” wins the Spanish Association of Advertisers (AEA) Effectiveness Grand Prix in Madrid.

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  10.    Campaign about ‘indoor generation’ awarded in Denmark
    Creativity

    Campaign about ‘indoor generation’ awarded in Denmark

    Danish roof and skylights manufacturing company wins True Award Grand Prix

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  11.    In the spotlight: MSK Kenya’s Joel Karubiu

    In the spotlight: MSK Kenya’s Joel Karubiu

    Meet Joel Karubiu, CEO of MSK

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  12.    Dutch association welcomes new managing director

    Dutch association welcomes new managing director

    Henriette van Swinderen is the new director of BVA

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  13.    British advertisers unveil new influencer contracts

    British advertisers unveil new influencer contracts

    ISBA takes a tougher stance on content labelling and fake followers

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  14.    Malaysia’s privacy law to be updated, announces minister at MAA-WFA event

    Malaysia’s privacy law to be updated, announces minister at MAA-WFA event

    The decision was announced during a keynote at a joint event on digital privacy and governance

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  15.    U.S. ad industry launches data transparency label

    U.S. ad industry launches data transparency label

    New cross-industry initiative aims to help industry stakeholders better leverage data in a responsible manner

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  16.    Argentina launches pledge on marketing to children

    Argentina launches pledge on marketing to children

    New pledge underpinned by EU pledge nutrition criteria and national dietary guidelines

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  17.    Belgian association publishes Digital Media Charter

    Belgian association publishes Digital Media Charter

    Belgian advertisers subscribe to the principles of WFA’s Global Media Charter

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  18.    Advertiser associations gather in London

    Advertiser associations gather in London

    WFA holds second National Associations Council of 2018, co-hosted by ISBA

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