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  1. Spotlight: The impact of the pandemic on the agency business
    Video
    Agency managementMarketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Spotlight: The impact of the pandemic on the agency business

    WFA

    Structures, financial and predictions – what WFA members should watch out for.

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  2. Benchmark: Savings targets & definitions, tactical marketing procurement & PO approval
    Benchmark
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Benchmark: Savings targets & definitions, tactical marketing procurement & PO approval

    WFA

    WFA member survey on savings targets & definitions, tactical marketing procurement & PO approval.

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  3. Benchmark: Global Category Management - E-commerce
    Benchmark
    Marketing procurementRetail media & ecommerceMarketing procurement

    Benchmark: Global Category Management - E-commerce

    WFA

    WFA member survey on the category management of e-commerce / digital commerce initiatives by marketing procurement.

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  4. Sourcing Forum meeting overview (November 2020)
    Event reports
    Agency managementMarketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (November 2020)

    WFA

    Overview of the Sourcing Forum held remotely on November 18, 2020.

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  5. Sourcing’s diversity power
    Expert opinion
    Advertising & policyAgency managementInclusive marketing

    Sourcing’s diversity power

    Laura Forcetti

    Marketing procurement can play a huge part in delivering a more diverse range of suppliers for brands and driving meaningful change. Laura Forcetti, Global Lead on Marketing Sourcing at the WFA, says the key is to take a human approach rather than purely rely on certifications and metrics.

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  6. Eco-Friendly Practices in Production
    Report
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Eco-Friendly Practices in Production

    APR

    This Advertising Production Resources (APR) guide has been designed to help WFA members with developing eco-friendly practices in production.

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  7. Spotlight: Global Production - 2020 and beyond
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    Agency managementMarketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Spotlight: Global Production - 2020 and beyond

    WFA, APR

    As global marketers and procurement experts are trying to navigate the rapidly changing production landscape, it is important for brands to consider what is happening in the creative industry that will affect the way we produce content on the short/mid/long term.

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  8. Benchmark: Global Category Management - Consumer Promotions
    Benchmark
    Marketing procurementMarketing operationsMarketing procurement

    Benchmark: Global Category Management - Consumer Promotions

    WFA

    Member benchmark on category management of consumer promotions.

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  9. Global Marketing Procurement: 2020 and beyond
    Benchmark
    Marketing procurementMarketing strategyMarketing procurementMarketing strategy

    Global Marketing Procurement: 2020 and beyond

    WFA

    The current state of marketing procurement, trends in structures and ways of working, the career path of the function and possible developments for the discipline beyond 2020.

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  10. Benchmark: Global marketing procurement team structures & workload allocation
    Benchmark
    Marketing procurementMarketing strategyMarketing structureMarketing organisationMarketing procurementMarketing strategy

    Benchmark: Global marketing procurement team structures & workload allocation

    WFA

    WFA member benchmark regarding workload allocation and related team structures.

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  11. Sourcing Forum meeting overview (October 2020)
    Event reports
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (October 2020)

    WFA

    Overview of the Sourcing Forum held remotely on October 15, 2020.

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  12. The endless possibilities of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)
    Report
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    The endless possibilities of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)

    WFA

    This report by MurphyCobb Associates covers the CGI landscape, negotiation drivers, implementation technics and other top tips.

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  13. Sustainability and procurement
    Expert opinion
    Marketing procurementInclusive marketingSustainabilityMarketing procurement

    Sustainability and procurement

    Laura Forcetti

    Marketing procurement leaders can help their colleagues deliver on sustainability goals and boost their standing as strategic advisors, says Laura Forcetti, WFA's Global Lead, Marketing Sourcing

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  14. Benchmark: Global Category Management - Artwork & pre-press Packaging design
    Benchmark
    Agency managementMarketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Benchmark: Global Category Management - Artwork & pre-press Packaging design

    WFA

    This WFA member benchmark examines category management of packaging design, artwork (AW) and pre-press (PP).

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  15. Sourcing Forum meeting overview (September 2020)
    Event reports
    Marketing procurementSustainabilityMarketing procurement

    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (September 2020)

    WFA

    Overview of the Sourcing Forum held remotely on September 4, 2020.

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  16. Sourcing Forum meeting overview (July 2020)
    Event reports
    Marketing procurementInclusive marketingMarketing procurement

    Sourcing Forum meeting overview (July 2020)

    WFA

    Overview of the Sourcing Forum held remotely on July 2nd, 2020.

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  17. Project Spring
    Report
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Project Spring

    WFA

    A first of its kind guide by WFA on transforming the actions and perception of marketing procurement.

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  18. WFA launches ultimate guide to value-based Marketing Procurement
    Press releases
    Marketing procurementMarketing procurement

    WFA launches ultimate guide to value-based Marketing Procurement

    WFA

    Global Sourcing Board identifies real-world strategies that drive shift from savings to value

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  19. Benchmark: e-invoicing solutions
    Benchmark
    Marketing procurementMarketing technologyMarketing procurementMarketing technology

    Benchmark: e-invoicing solutions

    WFA

    This member benchmark examines the usage of e-invoicing solutions.

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  20. Webinar: An introduction to the offshore market for creative production
    Video
    CreativityMarketing procurementMarketing procurement

    Webinar: An introduction to the offshore market for creative production

    WFA

    This webinar offers up-to-date insights on what to prioritise and consider when deciding on your offshore strategy for creative production.

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  21. Brands missing opportunities to become better clients
    Press releases

    Brands missing opportunities to become better clients

    WFA

    Agencies say wrong KPIs and cost-focused evaluations are limiting opportunities for improvement

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