World Federation of Advertisers Forum & Global Network

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

World Federation of Advertisers Forum & Global Network provides an exclusive, invitation-only global network for senior marketers to exchange insights and identify practical solutions to their most pressing challenges, with access to benchmarking tools, policy resources, and global events.

Target Customer

Global Chief Marketing Officers and senior marketing leaders; WFA members and national advertiser associations (forum participants are described as exclusive, invitation-only and senior marketers).

Key Differentiator

The only global network for senior marketers, with exclusive client-only forums conducted under Chatham House Rules (no agencies, media or suppliers), and a structure that aligns WFA priorities with the global CMO agenda while offering access to WFA reports, playbooks, and policy/tools.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need for practical solutions to pressing marketing challenges identified by global CMOs
2Desire to align WFA priorities with the global CMO agenda and ensure marketing efforts drive demonstrable business growth
3Requirement for a trusted, peer-based environment to exchange insights and best practices under strict competition rules

Key Features

1Exclusive invitation-only CMO Forum and other member forums (Media Forum, Sourcing Forum, Marketing Capability Forum, In-House Forum, Insight Forum, Policy, Privacy & Tech Forum, Alcohol Marketing, Responsible Advertising and Children, etc.)
2Peer-to-Peer Forums with competition-compliant, rule-based collaboration (Chatham House Rules, client-only participation)
3Global events and programs (Forum Connect, Global Marketer Week, in-person and webinars) and specialized meetings (e.g., Sustainable Marketing Community, Policy Action Group events)
4Knowledge and policy tools (Knowledge database, Policy tools, Heatmaps, Digital/Market benchmarks) and access to WFA reports and playbooks (e.g., Marketer of the Future, Better Marketing, influencer marketing guidance)
5Leadership and recognition activities (e.g., Global Marketer of the Year, WFA President’s Awards) and opportunities to engage with global marketers

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
2Global Head of Marketing Services
3Chairperson (Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Mastercard)

Client Results

1Drive better marketing that's linked to demonstrable business growth

Competitive Advantages

1Exclusive, invitation-only network for senior marketers
2Client-only forums with no agencies, media or suppliers allowed
3Chatham House Rules for confidential, candid discussions
4Global reach with alignment to the global CMO agenda
5Access to WFA’s benchmarking data, policy tools, and knowledge resources

Key Benefits

1Access to exclusive forums and peer insights from global CMOs

2Guidance to identify practical solutions for marketing challenges

3Benchmarking data, forecasts, and policy monitoring tools

4Participation in global events and knowledge resources

5Influence over WFA priorities and initiatives

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A global network and platform comprising invitation-only forums, peer-to-peer communities, events, and marketing policy/tools designed to benchmark performance, monitor regulatory developments, and shape responsible, effective marketing.

Target Market

Senior marketers and CMOs worldwide; national advertiser associations and WFA members

Unique Value Proposition

The only global, invitation-only network for senior marketers offering exclusive forums, client-only participation under strict competition rules, and integrated access to WFA’s reports, policy tools, and global community.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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