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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

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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.    In the spotlight: Marketing Association of South Africa’s Brian Yuyi

    In the spotlight: Marketing Association of South Africa’s Brian Yuyi

    Meet Brian Yuyi, CEO of MASA

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  2.    Swedish advertisers publish new guidance for marketing effectiveness
    Marketing effectiveness

    Swedish advertisers publish new guidance for marketing effectiveness

    Cross-industry initiative on effectiveness launched in response to diminishing consumer confidence and advertising fatigue

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  3.    U.S. ad industry calls for immediate action on diversity and inclusion
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    U.S. ad industry calls for immediate action on diversity and inclusion

    ANA and AIMM letter to board and chief executives highlight limited progress in the industry to address racism

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  4.    Unstereotype Alliance launches in Japan
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    Unstereotype Alliance launches in Japan

    Founding members are Japan Advertisers Association (JAA) and Nikkei

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  5.    UK ad industry unveils new inclusion group and hub
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    UK ad industry unveils new inclusion group and hub

    ISBA, Advertising Association and IPA launch resource hub for diversity and inclusion initiatives

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  6.    ISBA investigates the UK’s programmatic supply chain

    ISBA investigates the UK’s programmatic supply chain

    UK advertiser association publishes study on transparency in programmatic advertising

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  7.    Swedish ad industry join forces to develop standards for media buying
    Advertising & policyCross-media measurement

    Swedish ad industry join forces to develop standards for media buying

    Swedish advertisers join agencies and media owners for cross-media measurement initiative

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  8.    National associations see significant budget cuts among advertisers, but slight optimism looming

    National associations see significant budget cuts among advertisers, but slight optimism looming

    Associations in Belgium, Bolivia, Denmark, France, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden survey COVID-19’s impact on their members

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  9.    Estonian association welcomes new CEO

    Estonian association welcomes new CEO

    Liis Tippel is the new CEO of TULI

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  10.    Conference in the Cloud: China advertisers discuss planning for the future

    Conference in the Cloud: China advertisers discuss planning for the future

    China advertiser association organises international CMO Summit as part of China Brand Day

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  11.    National industry associations from 35 countries gather remotely

    National industry associations from 35 countries gather remotely

    National Associations Council addressed challenges the marketing industry is facing in light of COVID-19

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  12.    A Marketer's Approach to Diversity and Inclusion
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    A Marketer's Approach to Diversity and Inclusion

    This new WFA report offers brand insights, suggestions and case studies for embracing diversity in your creative and work culture. 

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  13.    U.S. ad industry encourages people to #StayHome

    U.S. ad industry encourages people to #StayHome

    ANA partners with Ad Council, leading brands and media companies to promote social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic.

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  14.    TV broadcasters thank advertisers in France during COVID-19 lockdown

    TV broadcasters thank advertisers in France during COVID-19 lockdown

    Union des marques partners with French broadcasters and agencies to thank advertisers for supporting local media

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  15.    WFA President’s Awards honour marketing leadership initiatives
    President's Awards

    WFA President’s Awards honour marketing leadership initiatives

    Industry Associations from Chile, France, Italy, Norway and the USA recognised for outstanding leadership as LATAM associations and New Zealand receive special awards

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  16.    In the spotlight: SWA-ASA Switzerland’s Roland Ehrler

    In the spotlight: SWA-ASA Switzerland’s Roland Ehrler

    Meet Roland Ehrler, Managing Director of the Association of Swiss Advertisers

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  17.    Swedish marketing insights? There’s an app for that

    Swedish marketing insights? There’s an app for that

    Swedish Advertisers release an app to provide members with instant access to industry insights, inspiration and knowledge

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  18.    “Advertising needs an MOT”, says ISBA
    Marketing effectiveness

    “Advertising needs an MOT”, says ISBA

    UK marketers discuss challenges ahead and the need for joint initiatives

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