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WFA President Emeritus @dwheld reflects on his marketing legacy, agencies as creative partners and the Global Alliance for Responsible Media: dlvr.it/RyfVvX | via @TheDrum
Ex-RBS CMO David Wheldon on why agencies mustn’t lose sight of creative basics dlvr.it/RyfVvX
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"Brands’ intent is important, but action is impactful. Actions truly speak louder & more credibly than words." Top marketers, incl. @RajaRajamannar, @ConnyBraams, @ivanpollard, @ljubomira, @dwheld & @Stephan_Lo, explain why now is the time to come out fighting for advertising:
Fighting for advertising: CMOs on the need to invest buff.ly/2UOELV3
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I am so proud of the progress we made on I&D @kantar. At this moment my thoughts are with all African American employees of @kantar in US and all minority employees of @kantar around the world who will be feeling extra vulnerable. Hope you feel loved and valued by your colleagues
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The Japan Advertisers Association (JAA) "Advertiser Declaration on the Challenges of Digital Advertising" aims to develop a better digital experience and relationship with consumers and a more sustainable media ecosystem in Japan: wfanet.org/knowledge/item/20…
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I know we’re up to our nipples in killer Brexit analogies but for obvious reasons this one speaks to me.
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Thank you Stephan. We are glad for yours and @wfamarketers partnership as we tackle these important issues together.
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“WFA has a call-to-action to all ecosystem stakeholders to please come forward with proposals to address the biggest industry challenges. What I find really encouraging is many of our partners are already taking proactive steps to move the needle.” ~ @Stephan_Lo #GMW19
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“WFA is calling on our members to put pressure on the platforms to do more. Brands just cannot be associated with hate, violence and division which we are increasingly seeing on the Web. We will constructively engage, but we need to see action now.” @Google @facebook #GMW19
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We’ve hired the exact same ad van that @Nigel_Farage used for his foul poster and have taken it to Smith Square in Westminster, the same place he launched it. But we’ve given it a bit of a re-design.
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Jodie Comer and the wonderful Fiona Shaw at the @StylistMagazine’s #RemarkableWomenAwards!
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Consumers choose companies with a clear #purpose and companies they can trust. At @Unilever it’s our mission to be both
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WFA's By Association is out! ow.ly/V82s30m42Fy | Advertising industry news & stories from Slovenia, Peru, India, Norway, Denmark and Brazil.
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Out on a limb in today's newsletter, THE KAEPERNICK CAPER createsend.com/t/d-1DBE2F452…
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"The Charter is an essential step on the journey to a better digital ecosystem for the industry and society." @luisdicomo, EVP Global Media at @Unilever, on the WFA Global Media Charter. More info: bit.ly/mediacharter
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Thanks to @TheTimesBooks for great first review of #TheColourofTime by @marinamaral2 & @dgjones pub by @HoZ_Books
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It's a busy day all round this morning; the #GEMUK18 launch with Alison Rose in London, a #NatWestBoost event with Ross McEwan in Cardiff, and the #SpotlightSessions at 1pm with @MaryPortas! xitter.cf/CollinsGemmabiz/status…
Focus on the customer - that's the way to stay positive in the face of change, says @NatWestBusiness CEO Ross McEwan at Cardiff's #NatWestBoost event.
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Inspiring conversation with @UN_Women Executive Director @phumzileunwomen and our @un_stereotype partners on advancing a new, unprecedented agenda for change. #canneslions
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WFA President David Wheldon announces launch of the WFA Global Media Charter which calls for agencies, adtech companies, media owners & platforms to work alongside advertisers to create a safer, more transparent consumer-friendly environment. PR: ow.ly/elDw30k2zob #GMWJPN