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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

    Director, bvA (the Netherlands)

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Events

Upcoming NAC meetings and events

  1. National Associations Council (virtual) Online meeting

    26 Jan 2027

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  2. National Associations Council (virtual) Online meeting

    30 Jun 2027

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Updates & industry initiatives from the NAC network

  1.    1 TL spent on advertising in Turkey generates 19.4 TL in GDP
    Value of advertisingAdvertising & policy

    1 TL spent on advertising in Turkey generates 19.4 TL in GDP

    Turkish industry alliance, DPIP, unveils Value of Advertising study

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  2.    Slovenia association appoints new board

    Slovenia association appoints new board

    Andreja Zadnik Andoljšek is the new president of the Slovenian Association of Advertisers

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  3.    Sweden’s cross-media measurement initiative unveils industry standard for media buying
    Advertising & policyCross-media measurement

    Sweden’s cross-media measurement initiative unveils industry standard for media buying

    New guidance aims to make it easier for Swedish advertisers to plan and evaluate their cross-media campaigns more effectively

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  4.    University students in Spain win big for effective advertising pitches

    University students in Spain win big for effective advertising pitches

    AEA announces winners of effectiveness programme to inspire new marketing talent

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  5.    Unstereotype Alliance launched in Australia, India, Kenya, Mexico and Nigeria
    Inclusive marketingAdvertising & policy

    Unstereotype Alliance launched in Australia, India, Kenya, Mexico and Nigeria

    UN Women-led coalition to help eradicate stereotypes in ads now present in 11 of the largest ad markets

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  6.    ABA publishes guidance for a more transparent and accountable ad industry in Brazil

    ABA publishes guidance for a more transparent and accountable ad industry in Brazil

    New guide aims to foster better relationships between advertisers and other industry stakeholders

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  7.    The Philippines celebrates courage and optimism in brand marketing

    The Philippines celebrates courage and optimism in brand marketing

    McDonald’s Philippines wins Grand PANAta Award for transforming their party areas into ‘McClassrooms’ for teachers during the pandemic

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  8.    Pakistan association welcomes first female chair

    Pakistan association welcomes first female chair

    Zeelaf Munir is the new chairperson of PAS

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  9. Advertising & policy

    GARM x National Associations partnership meeting

    Please note that GARM was discontinued on August 8 2024. See more here.

    Recording of the GARM meeting with heads and representatives of national advertiser associations on December 6, 2021.

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  10. Advertising & policy

    Webinar: How national associations can get involved in GARM

    Please note that GARM was discontinued on August 8 2024. See more here.

    In this webinar, we discuss the critical role of national advertiser associations in the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) to improve brand and consumer safety.

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  11.    WFA launches Latin American guide to diversity and representation through the creative process
    Inclusive marketingAdvertising & policy

    WFA launches Latin American guide to diversity and representation through the creative process

    New guide provides local examples of unstereotyped work combined with global insight into areas where bias can occur in the creative process

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  12. Advertising & policy

    Denmark, Finland and Sweden launch Nordic alliance for responsible media

    Please note that GARM was discontinued on August 8 2024. See more here.

    GARM Nordic seeks to improve digital safety in the Nordic region.

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  13.    Canadian association appoints lead for cross-media measurement initiative
    Advertising & policyCross-media measurement

    Canadian association appoints lead for cross-media measurement initiative

    ACA expedites CMM efforts with ex-Walmart media executive Jennifer Holgate named Director, Cross Media Measurement

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  14.    Norwegian ad industry unveils new guidance to diversity strategy and recruitment
    Inclusive marketingAdvertising & policy

    Norwegian ad industry unveils new guidance to diversity strategy and recruitment

    ANFO and other industry associations aim to jointly improve diversity in Norway advertising

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  15.    Kenyan association launches mentorship programme for marketers and students

    Kenyan association launches mentorship programme for marketers and students

    New initiative by MSK and mentorship platform Prosper Mentor aims to help drive growth in the marketing industry

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  16.    Italian association appoints new Director General

    Italian association appoints new Director General

    Raffaele Pastore is the new Director General of UPA

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  17.    Paraguay association welcomes first female president

    Paraguay association welcomes first female president

    Patricia Toyotoshi is the new president of CAP

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  18.    In the spotlight: Indonesian Advertisers Association’s Eka Sugiarto

    In the spotlight: Indonesian Advertisers Association’s Eka Sugiarto

    Meet Eka Sugiarto, President of APPINA and Head of Media at Unilever Indonesia & SEAA

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