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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 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

  • Henriette van Swinderen

    Henriette van Swinderen

    CEO

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 (virtual) Online meeting

    29 Jan 2026

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  2. National Associations Council

    Stockholm Sweden

    24 Apr 2026

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  3. National Associations Council (virtual) Online meeting

    30 Jun 2026

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Updates & industry initiatives from the NAC network

  1.    GCC association tackles gender stereotypes in ads and advertising to children
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    GCC association tackles gender stereotypes in ads and advertising to children

    ABG elects new board

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  2.    Australian association strengthens guidance on gender stereotypes
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    Australian association strengthens guidance on gender stereotypes

    AANA updates Code of Ethics

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  3.    Italian advertisers launch KPIs project globally

    Italian advertisers launch KPIs project globally

    UPA project presented at the WFA National Associations Council meeting in Tokyo

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  4.    China association appoints new board

    China association appoints new board

    Dr. Yang Hanping re-elected as CANA president

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  5.    Norwegians tackle ad industry delusions

    Norwegians tackle ad industry delusions

    “The Ad Contrarian” headlines ANFO programmatic event

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  6.    Código de buenas prácticas en licitaciones de agencias de publicidad (PERU)
    Agency management

    Código de buenas prácticas en licitaciones de agencias de publicidad (PERU)

    El presente Código tiene como objetivo facilitar los procesos comerciales de Licitaciones entre Anunciantes y Agencias de Publicidad promoviendo las mejores prácticas dentro de un clima de confianza, respeto mutuo y libre competencia.

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  7.    Global Media Charter
    Advertising & policyBrand purposeDigital policyAd techAgency managementBrand reputationGDPRValue of advertising

    Global Media Charter

    The World Federation of Advertisers has published a Global Media Charter, designed to create the conditions for a marketing ecosystem that works better for brands and consumers.

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  8.    French industry addresses concerns in open letter to Google

    French industry addresses concerns in open letter to Google

    Industry stakeholders share concerns regarding Google's implementation of the EU's new data protection regulation

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  9.    In the spotlight: APAN Portugal’s Manuela Botelho
    Global Marketer WeekMarketing strategyMarketing strategy

    In the spotlight: APAN Portugal’s Manuela Botelho

    Meet Manuela Botelho, Secretary General of APAN

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  10.    Zimbabwe unveils the country’s ‘superbrands’

    Zimbabwe unveils the country’s ‘superbrands’

    MAZ recognises the country’s top 200 brands

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  11.    Turkish association re-elects Ahmet Pura as chairman

    Turkish association re-elects Ahmet Pura as chairman

    RVD appoints new board

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  12.    Argentina welcomes new board

    Argentina welcomes new board

    CAA re-elects Philip Pérez as President

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  13.    National advertiser associations gather in Tokyo
    Global Marketer Week

    National advertiser associations gather in Tokyo

    WFA National Associations Council meeting closes Global Marketer Week 2018

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  14.    Brazilian advertisers name new board

    Brazilian advertisers name new board

    New appointments as part of ABA’s 2020 project

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  15.    WFA President’s Awards honour marketing leadership initiatives in seven countries
    Global Marketer WeekPresident's Awards

    WFA President’s Awards honour marketing leadership initiatives in seven countries

    Advertiser Associations from Argentina, Japan, Morocco, Norway, Sweden, UK and the USA recognised for outstanding leadership

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