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.
National Associations overview
National Associations Council

Chairperson
Henriette van Swinderen
Director, bvA (the Netherlands)
WFA Contact
Laura Baeyens
Senior Communications Manager & National Associations Council Lead
l.baeyens@wfanet.org
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Updates & industry initiatives from the NAC network
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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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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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In the spotlight: Cyprus Advertisers’ Association’s Christiana Paschalides
Meet Christiana Paschalides, General Manager of Cyprus Advertisers’ Association
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Belgian association welcomes new CEO
Ex-P&G Brand VP Luc Suykens is the new CEO of UBA
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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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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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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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Advertising & policy
ABA publishes brand safety floor and suitability framework for Brazilian ad market
Please note that GARM was discontinued on August 8 2024. See more here.
Brazil advertiser association localises GARM…
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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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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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German association welcomes new Managing Director
Ex-P&G media lead Susanne Kunz is the new managing director of OWM
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In the spotlight: Association of New Zealand Advertisers’ Lindsay Mouat
Meet Lindsay Mouat, CEO of ANZA
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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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Zimbabwe association unveils marketing leadership program
MLDP aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice for future marketing leaders
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Brilliant marketing campaigns ‘light up’ Sweden at virtual awards gala
Swedish ad industry celebrates marketing effectiveness
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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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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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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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Advertising & policy
Turkish ad industry launches brand safety alliance
DPIP aims to help create a safer, more sustainable online media environment in Turkey
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In the spotlight: Bulgarian Association of Advertisers’ Rossen Missov
Meet Rossen Missov, Executive Director of BAA
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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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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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Finnish association welcomes marketing service providers into membership
Marketing Finland merges with agency association MTL
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The Philippines celebrates brand resilience and innovation during the pandemic
McDonald’s Philippines wins big for honouring single moms