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  1.    Knowledge Spotlight: Privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) in advertising with Google
    Advertising & policy

    Knowledge Spotlight: Privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) in advertising with Google

    In an era of increasing privacy demands, Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) are essential. But what exactly are they?

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  2.    The success of alcohol marketing self-regulation
    Advertising & policy

    The success of alcohol marketing self-regulation

    Leading beer, wine and spirits brands are demonstrating that growth and positive societal benefits can co-exist. Gabrielle Robitaille, WFA Director of Policy, explains how collective efforts can promote greater awareness of moderation and encourage responsible drinking.

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  3.    Generative and Agentic AI are coming for media
    Advertising & policyAI

    Generative and Agentic AI are coming for media

    New research reveals that generative and agentic AI is set to have a major impact on media practices.

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  4.    DG JUST Exchange of Views on the EU Digital Fairness Act
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    DG JUST Exchange of Views on the EU Digital Fairness Act

    On 12 June, WFA held an engaging exchange of views with Martins Prieditis, Deputy Head of Unit at DG JUST on the upcoming proposal for an EU Digital Fairness Act. This important legislative proposal is expected to introduce new EU-wide rules on influencer marketing, ad personalisation, dark patterns and more.

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  5.    European Accessibility Act: What it means for marketers
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    European Accessibility Act: What it means for marketers

    A one-pager on the European Accessibility Act (EAA) which aims to improve the accessibility of key products and services for people with disabilities across the EU, and the potential implications for marketers.

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  6.    PAG Meeting Overview (May 2025)
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    PAG Meeting Overview (May 2025)

    Meeting overview and presentations from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 20 May 2025.

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  7.    A Global Roadmap for HFSS Ad Standards
    Advertising & policy

    A Global Roadmap for HFSS Ad Standards

    Practical guidance on how to evolve advertising self-regulation and preserve the private sector’s license to operate

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  8.    WFA Survey: using and governing AI influencers
    Advertising & policyAI

    WFA Survey: using and governing AI influencers

    WFA research on how brands are using and governing AI influencers.

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  9.    Policy Forum Meeting Overview (Global Marketer Week Brussels 2025)
    Advertising & policyGlobal Marketer Week

    Policy Forum Meeting Overview (Global Marketer Week Brussels 2025)

    An overview of the Policy Forum held in Brussels on 19 March 2025

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  10.    RAC Programme Meeting Overview (February 2025)
    Advertising & policy

    RAC Programme Meeting Overview (February 2025)

    An overview of the Responsible Advertising and Children (RAC) programme meeting held online on 26 February 2025.

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  11.    PAG Meeting Overview (February 2025)
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    PAG Meeting Overview (February 2025)

    Meeting overview and presentations from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 4 February 2025

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  12.    Knowledge Spotlight: Trends in the APAC New Business Landscape
    Advertising & policyAgency managementMarketing effectivenessMarketing procurementMarketing technologyMarketing capabilitiesMarketing procurementMarketing technology

    Knowledge Spotlight: Trends in the APAC New Business Landscape

    This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.

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  13.    WFA position paper on EU Digital Fairness Fitness Check
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    WFA position paper on EU Digital Fairness Fitness Check

    Potential policy positions that will guide WFA's advocacy on the Digital Fairness Act’s future legislative process as well as next steps.

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  14.    How will the cultural events of 2024 define your 2025?
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    How will the cultural events of 2024 define your 2025?

    2024 has been a whirlwind year of changes and challenges. WFA strategic partners, Creative Equals, share four key cultural opportunities for brands to strategically disrupt categories, create engaging, authentic and inclusive creative work in 2025. 

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  15.    RAC Programme Meeting Overview (November 2024)
    Advertising & policy

    RAC Programme Meeting Overview (November 2024)

    Meeting overview and presentations from WFA’s Responsible Advertising and Children (RAC) meeting on 27 November 2024.

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  16.    PAG Meeting Overview (November 2024)
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    PAG Meeting Overview (November 2024)

    Meeting overview and presentations from WFA’s Policy Action Group (PAG) meeting on 26 November 2024

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  17.    Children and teens online safety overview
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    Children and teens online safety overview

    An overview of mechanisms and safeguards put in place by platforms to protect children and teens online. Based on publicly available data.

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  18.    Reflections on 2024: Inclusion, Innovation, and the Future of Marketing
    Advertising & policyBrand purposeCreativityInclusive marketing

    Reflections on 2024: Inclusion, Innovation, and the Future of Marketing

    In this 60-minute session in partnership with Creative Equals we look back on an eventful year for brands and what it means for inclusive marketing. 

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  19. Advertising & policySustainability

    Benchmark: Sustainable communication, advertising production and advertising behaviours

    WFA member benchmark covering three topics relating to sustainability: communicating sustainability credentials on pack or at point of purchase, sustainable advertising production and auditing the portrayal of behaviours in advertising.

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  20.    Knowledge Spotlight: Digital Privacy 101
    Advertising & policyMedia & analyticsAI

    Knowledge Spotlight: Digital Privacy 101

    This live session is part of WFA’s practical webinar series, Knowledge Spotlights. In partnership with handpicked experts, this series offers 101 sessions on modern marketing foundations relevant to Asia Pacific. Designed for emerging leaders, from junior to mid-level professionals, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.

    Read more about "Knowledge Spotlight: Digital Privacy 101"
  21.    Ireland’s Online Safety Code: Implications for advertisers
    Advertising & policyDigital policy

    Ireland’s Online Safety Code: Implications for advertisers

    An overview of Ireland's Online Safety Code and its impact on advertisers and video-sharing platforms. 

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