National Associations overview

National Associations Council

National Associations Council

The National Associations Council (NAC) is the global forum for heads and representatives of WFA's network of national industry associations in more than 60 countries. It offers a unique opportunity for national associations representing the common interests of marketers to learn from each other, collaborate and share ideas, insights and success stories.

NAC members

Contact

Chairperson

  • Henriette van Swinderen

    Henriette van Swinderen

    Director, bvA (the Netherlands)

WFA Contact

  • Laura Baeyens

    Laura Baeyens

    Senior Communications Manager & National Associations Council Lead
    l.baeyens@wfanet.org
Events

Upcoming NAC meetings and events

  1. National Associations Council (virtual) Remote

    26 Jun 2025

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  2. National Associations Council

    Milan Italy

    23 Oct 2025

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Updates & industry initiatives from the NAC network

  1.    Spanish ad industry publishes manifesto for the future of advertising
    Advertising & policyValue of advertising

    Spanish ad industry publishes manifesto for the future of advertising

    AEA and 18 industry associations in Spain call for a modern regulatory framework for advertising

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  2.    ANA seeks probe of ‘industry waste’ in programmatic advertising in the US
    Programmatic & ad tech

    ANA seeks probe of ‘industry waste’ in programmatic advertising in the US

    U.S. advertiser association issues RFP for study on automated ad buying

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  3.    In the spotlight: Cyprus Advertisers’ Association’s Christiana Paschalides

    In the spotlight: Cyprus Advertisers’ Association’s Christiana Paschalides

    Meet Christiana Paschalides, General Manager of Cyprus Advertisers’ Association

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  4.    Belgian association welcomes new CEO

    Belgian association welcomes new CEO

    Ex-P&G Brand VP Luc Suykens is the new CEO of UBA

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  5.    Portuguese association launches ‘future lab’ and podcast to help marketers tackle future challenges and opportunities

    Portuguese association launches ‘future lab’ and podcast to help marketers tackle future challenges and opportunities

    APAN's new initiatives aim to provide marketers with a platform to exchange ideas and debate on industry's biggest issues

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  6.    Belgium’s Digital Ad Trust label reaches 63% of Belgians
    Ad fraudAdvertising & policy

    Belgium’s Digital Ad Trust label reaches 63% of Belgians

    DAT Belgium's quality label has a national reach of 63% for display and 34% for video

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  7.    Japan's ad industry unveils joint committee for ad verification in digital advertising
    Ad fraud

    Japan's ad industry unveils joint committee for ad verification in digital advertising

    JICDAQ aims to improve low transparency in Japan’s digital media ecosystem

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  8. Advertising & policy

    ABA publishes brand safety floor and suitability framework for Brazilian ad market
    Open to WFA members only

    Please note that GARM was discontinued on August 8 2024. See more here.

    Brazil advertiser association localises GARM…

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  9.    Colombian association launches measurement tool for responsible advertising practices
    Agencies & partnersAdvertising & policyInfluencer marketingInclusive marketing

    Colombian association launches measurement tool for responsible advertising practices

    Launch of “Responsible Advertising Footprint” is part of ANDA’s commitment to strengthen advertising…

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  10.    Swiss ad industry launches Digital Ad Trust label
    Ad fraudAdvertising & policy

    Swiss ad industry launches Digital Ad Trust label

    New quality label aims to ensure greater transparency and security in digital advertising in Switzerland

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  11.    German association welcomes new Managing Director

    German association welcomes new Managing Director

    Ex-P&G media lead Susanne Kunz is the new managing director of OWM

    Read more about "German association welcomes new Managing Director"
  12.    In the spotlight: Association of New Zealand Advertisers’ Lindsay Mouat

    In the spotlight: Association of New Zealand Advertisers’ Lindsay Mouat

    Meet Lindsay Mouat, CEO of ANZA

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  13.    Paraguay association launches campaign highlighting value of legitimate brands

    Paraguay association launches campaign highlighting value of legitimate brands

    CAP’s video campaign aims to encourage consumers to support legally-recognised companies

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  14.    Zimbabwe association unveils marketing leadership program

    Zimbabwe association unveils marketing leadership program

    MLDP aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice for future marketing leaders

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  15.    Brilliant marketing campaigns ‘light up’ Sweden at virtual awards gala

    Brilliant marketing campaigns ‘light up’ Sweden at virtual awards gala

    Swedish ad industry celebrates marketing effectiveness

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  16.    Italian association elects Lorenzo Sassoli de Bianchi as president

    Italian association elects Lorenzo Sassoli de Bianchi as president

    UPA reaffirms its commitment to greater transparency and efficiency in the ad industry

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  17.    UK associations unveil ‘All In’ campaign to help build a more inclusive ad industry
    Advertising & policyInclusive marketing

    UK associations unveil ‘All In’ campaign to help build a more inclusive ad industry

    ISBA, Advertising Association and IPA to launch industry-wide census on diversity in UK advertising on March 10

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  18.    Israeli marketers ‘move forward’ into 2021 with virtual marketing conference

    Israeli marketers ‘move forward’ into 2021 with virtual marketing conference

    IMA conference addresses how marketing and brands can thrive post-pandemic

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  19.    Turkish ad industry launches brand safety alliance
    Advertising & policy

    Turkish ad industry launches brand safety alliance

    DPIP aims to help create a safer, more sustainable online media environment in Turkey

    Read more about "Turkish ad industry launches brand safety alliance"
  20.    In the spotlight: Bulgarian Association of Advertisers’ Rossen Missov

    In the spotlight: Bulgarian Association of Advertisers’ Rossen Missov

    Meet Rossen Missov, Executive Director of BAA

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  21.    Belgian association expands membership to expert partners

    Belgian association expands membership to expert partners

    UBA Belgium welcomes media companies, marketing service providers and start-ups as members as part of repositioning and strategic…

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  22.    Nigeria honours advertisers on the frontline of Covid relief

    Nigeria honours advertisers on the frontline of Covid relief

    ADVAN showcases advertiser-led efforts to help people and communities during the pandemic

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  23.    Finnish association welcomes marketing service providers into membership

    Finnish association welcomes marketing service providers into membership

    Marketing Finland merges with agency association MTL

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  24.    The Philippines celebrates brand resilience and innovation during the pandemic

    The Philippines celebrates brand resilience and innovation during the pandemic

    McDonald’s Philippines wins big for honouring single moms

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