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  1.    Selling to China’s 'now' consumer through social commerce

    Selling to China’s 'now' consumer through social commerce

    Following up on a recent webinar for WFA members, Ali Zein Kazmi, VP Partnerships & Strategic Development, Asia & China, Ogilvy, provides insights into the opportunities and challenges of doing social commerce in China

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  2.    Alcohol marketers seek to prevent minors from seeing alcohol ads
    Advertising & policy

    Alcohol marketers seek to prevent minors from seeing alcohol ads

    There is a perception shared by some that minors see many alcohol ads. The story that isn't being told, however, is that the industry has made big efforts in recent years to significantly reduce minors’ exposure to alcohol ads. WFA Policy Manager Julia Quintella explains.

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  3.    Value at the time of the virus
    Agency management

    Value at the time of the virus

    Marketing procurement can help brands and their agencies in this rapidly-changing environment. Laura Forcetti, WFA’s Global Sourcing Lead, explains how.

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  4.    In conversation with WFA's Global Marketer of the Year 2019
    Global Marketer of the YearCMO Forum

    In conversation with WFA's Global Marketer of the Year 2019

    WFA CEO, Stephan Loerke, interviewed Lubomira Rochet, the Chief Digital Officer of L'Oréal, on her winning the Global Marketer of the Year award and what makes for great marketing in the future. 

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  5.    2020: “They say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself” (Andy Warhol)
    Marketing structure

    2020: “They say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself” (Andy Warhol)

    A recent member survey helped WFA identify the marketers' top priorities for 2020. Rob Dreblow analyses the top five.

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  6.    Everyone’s talking about… privacy
    Digital policy

    Everyone’s talking about… privacy

    A new proposal for the often-nicknamed 'cookie law' sent waves through Brussels (and beyond) this February. Catherine Armitage comments on the latest developments.

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  7.    GARM: Small steps and big leaps in pursuit of online safety
    Advertising & policy

    GARM: Small steps and big leaps in pursuit of online safety

    Rob Rakowitz, Initiative Lead for WFA's Global Alliance for Responsible Media, shares on the priorities of the cross-industry group formed at Cannes 2019 to address brand safety concerns

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  8.    Top 12 thoughts from our Global Marketer of the Year shortlist
    Global Marketer of the YearMarketing strategyValue of advertisingInclusive marketingMarketing capabilitiesMarketing strategy

    Top 12 thoughts from our Global Marketer of the Year shortlist

    Global marketers at Burger King, Diageo, Grab, J&J, L’Oréal and P&G share insights on brand purpose, creativity, capabilities and partnerships

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  9.    WFA responds to WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission report 'A future for the World's Children?'
    Advertising & policy

    WFA responds to WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission report 'A future for the World's Children?'

    The report was informed by a Commission of child and adolescent health experts from around the world

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  10.    2020, a time to elevate marketing, says WFA President, Raja Rajamannar

    2020, a time to elevate marketing, says WFA President, Raja Rajamannar

    WFA President, Raja Rajamannar, calls on brands to 'rethink how they turn up in people's lives'

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  11.    Four WFA partner predictions for 2020
    Brand purposeMarketing structureDigital media transformationMarketing capabilities

    Four WFA partner predictions for 2020

    Four of WFA’s strategic partners share their views on what will define marketing for the year ahead

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  12.    See the six shortlisted nominees for WFA Global Marketer of the Year
    Global Marketer of the YearCMO Forum

    See the six shortlisted nominees for WFA Global Marketer of the Year

    The shortlisted candidates for this year’s WFA Global Marketer of the Year talk about their roles in a new series of videos from the WFA. Voting closes on the 31st of January.

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  13.    WFA Predictions 2020

    WFA Predictions 2020

    The WFA team share their predictions for what the next 12 months hold for brands.

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  14.    Global Marketer of the Year shortlist profiled
    Global Marketer of the Year

    Global Marketer of the Year shortlist profiled

    The 2019 WFA Global Marketer of the Year has recognised an amazing array of marketing talent with its shortlist.

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  15.    2019: the year of heightened brand accountability

    2019: the year of heightened brand accountability

    Brands are waking up to their responsibilities in both the digital and natural ecosystem, says WFA CEO Stephan Loerke.

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  16.    Can blockchain solve some of marketing’s biggest problems?
    Ad techMarketing technologyMarketing technology

    Can blockchain solve some of marketing’s biggest problems?

    The lack of transparency, fraud, brand safety and privacy are costing marketers billions each year. In a recent WFA webinar, R3's Greg Paull explained how some marketers are experimenting with technologies like blockchain to close gaps in the process.

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  17.    Mastercard's Raja Rajamannar: 'The role of the CMO is being eroded'
    Global Marketer of the Year

    Mastercard's Raja Rajamannar: 'The role of the CMO is being eroded'

    Mastercard’s chief marketing officer and WFA’s president Raja Rajamannar catches up with The Drum on the biggest issues facing the industry ahead of the reveal of the Marketer of the Year nominees.

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  18.    7 things to keep in mind when designing for integration
    CMO ForumDigital media transformation

    7 things to keep in mind when designing for integration

    There are a few areas that research and experience suggest are important to focus on for delivering effective communication at pace and scale, says Julia Kraft, WFA Marketing Services Manager

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  19.    Take-outs from the Data Protection Congress 2019
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    Take-outs from the Data Protection Congress 2019

    WFA's Director of Digital Policy, Catherine Armitage, shares her main take-aways from this year's IAPP Data Protection Congress in Brussels

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  20.    Video gaming: Why it matters to non-endemic brand owners
    Gaming

    Video gaming: Why it matters to non-endemic brand owners

    We are well past the point where video gaming can be viewed as a subculture and readily ignored by brands, says James Redden, Managing Director, 2CV

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  21.    Steering Media from the Centre

    Steering Media from the Centre

    In this paper, we discuss the advantages of steering media from the centre, as well as when and if it makes sense to do so.

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