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

  • Henriette van Swinderen

    Henriette van Swinderen

    Director, bvA (the Netherlands)

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: Priorities and planning for 2025 Remote

    23 Jan 2025

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  2. National Associations Council

    Brussels Belgium

    21 Mar 2025

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Updates & industry initiatives from the NAC network

  1.    WFA y sus asociaciones de anunciantes se comprometen a actuar sobre los estereotipos dañinos

    WFA y sus asociaciones de anunciantes se comprometen a actuar sobre los estereotipos dañinos

    Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia y Paraguay acuerdan apoyar la causa

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  2.    Declaración para una Publicidad Progresiva

    Declaración para una Publicidad Progresiva

    La WFA y sus asociaciones de anunciantes latinoamericanos se comprometen a actuar sobre los estereotipos dañinos en la…

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  3.    Belgium unveils Digital Ad Trust label
    Ad fraud & verificationBrand safetyMedia transparencyBrand safety

    Belgium unveils Digital Ad Trust label

    New initiative certifies websites that commit to responsible advertising practices

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  4.    Norway forms influencer marketing self-regulatory group

    Norway forms influencer marketing self-regulatory group

    New committee will focus on addressing body image issues by enforcing guidelines for advertisers and influencers

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  5.    Blockchain can create more efficiency and transparency in digital marketing, according to German study
    Data & analytics

    Blockchain can create more efficiency and transparency in digital marketing, according to German study

    New OWM study emphasises need for industry-wide stakeholder involvement

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  6.    Italy launches manual for tenders and client-agency relationships
    Agency evaluation & performanceAgency managementAgency review & pitching

    Italy launches manual for tenders and client-agency relationships

    UPA’s new guide aims to help marketers foster transparent, honest and long-lasting partnerships

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  7.    The Netherlands publishes influencer marketing guide and checklist
    InfluencersInfluencers

    The Netherlands publishes influencer marketing guide and checklist

    New white paper produced by bvA’s taskforce on influencer marketing

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  8.    Better marketing takes centre stage in Finland
    Creativity

    Better marketing takes centre stage in Finland

    MRKTNG Day 2019 conference puts focus on how marketing can be a force for good

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  9.    Advertising Council in Turkey launched

    Advertising Council in Turkey launched

    Council holds first meeting in Ankara

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  10.    In the spotlight: MAZ Zimbabwe’s Gillian Rusike

    In the spotlight: MAZ Zimbabwe’s Gillian Rusike

    Meet Gillian Rusike, Founder & Executive Secretary of the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ)

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  11.    Cannes 2019 Wrap
    ChannelsBrand purposeBrand reputation

    Cannes 2019 Wrap
    Open to WFA members only

    In Cannes this year, WFA with the help of The Economist Group, talked to a number of marketing leaders about their priorities and…

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  12.    In the spotlight: UBA Belgium’s Chris Van Roey

    In the spotlight: UBA Belgium’s Chris Van Roey

    Meet Chris Van Roey, President of the Belgian Advertiser Association (UBA)

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  13.    Spanish launch guide to improve online user experience
    Consumer insight

    Spanish launch guide to improve online user experience

    New guide offers practical advice to improve perception of digital advertising

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  14.    Finnish association changes its name

    Finnish association changes its name

    Mainostajien Liitto renames itself to Marketing Finland

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  15.    Slovak brands association merges with industry coalition on packaging and environment

    Slovak brands association merges with industry coalition on packaging and environment

    SZZV assumes leadership of merged associations

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  16.    Nigerians address business growth in a volatile economy

    Nigerians address business growth in a volatile economy

    ADVAN gathers local CMOs to tackle industry challenges

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  17.    Filipinos celebrate brands that “get personal”

    Filipinos celebrate brands that “get personal”

    Levi’s Philippines win Grand PANAta Award

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  18.    WFA announces plans to launch the Polish Advertisers Association

    WFA announces plans to launch the Polish Advertisers Association

    Polish Advertisers Association aims to launch by end of 2020

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  19.    Webinar: Bridging the Gap - Digital Marketing Essentials for Policy Teams
    Digital policy

    Webinar: Bridging the Gap - Digital Marketing Essentials for Policy Teams

    Digital marketing experts Tim Hussain, Managing Principal, Marketing Tech and Dietmar Kruse, Managing Principal Global Media…

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  20.    Webinar: Estándares Publicitarios no Intrusivos
    Digital policySelf-regulation

    Webinar: Estándares Publicitarios no Intrusivos

    Este webinario tiene como objetivo informar a los profesionales de marketing sobre el estado actual de los Estándares de…

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  21.    In the spotlight: CAA Argentina’s Philip Perez

    In the spotlight: CAA Argentina’s Philip Perez

    Meet Philip Perez, President of CAA

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  22.    Italians unveil big data management initiative for marketers

    Italians unveil big data management initiative for marketers

    UPA’s “NESSIE” aims to help brands take back control of their data-driven marketing

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  23.    Unstereotype Alliance announces local chapters in South Africa and Turkey

    Unstereotype Alliance announces local chapters in South Africa and Turkey

    Alliance members gather at Cannes Lions 2019

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  24.    Irish address data ethics in advertising

    Irish address data ethics in advertising

    Data ethics of growing importance for global advertisers

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