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  1. UBA calls on brands to work with certified influencers

    The Influencer Certificate is now an essential tool to strengthen your collaboration with in...
    October 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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  2. Belgian Advertising Ecosystem: Engine of the economy and society

    On 23 September, advertisers, media companies, and agencies gathered in the prestigious sett...
    September 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  3. Local advertising as a driver of innovation

    At the second State of the Union, industry leaders and policymakers highlighted the importan...
    September 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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  4. Europe turns its eye to audience measurement

    Effective since 8 August, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) aims to reinforce the indepe...
    September 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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  5. Growing brand equity: key insights for strategic marketing decisions

    Kantar recently announced the Top 30 strongest brands in Belgium, as determined by its annua...
    September 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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  6. Why responsible marketing is a growth strategy for the future

    Is it worthwhile to keep focusing on sustainability, diversity and transparency in uncertain...
    September 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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  7. Join the Belgian Marketing Awards ceremony

    oin the Belgian Marketing Awards ceremony to celebrate the most impactful marketing achievem...
    September 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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  8. Which 35 cases stand a chance of winning a coveted Bronze, Silver or Gold Effie 2025?

    Effie Belgium announced the contenders following its traditional jury day. This year, the or...
    September 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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  9. The myth of happiness at work

    Is happiness truly the key to a strong company culture? Focusing on wellbeing and smiling fa...
    September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  10. From data to dialogue: speaking the CFO’s language

    At a recent UBA round table, CMOs examined how to balance long-term brand building with shor...
    September 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  11. Why Steven Van Belleghem believes you should attend the Spotlight on Customer Experience event

    We are happy to bring the leading Customer Experience Benchmark study to Belgium for the sec...
    September 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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  12. Data clean rooms: key learnings from Belgian marketers

    As third-party cookies are gradually phased out, data collaboration is becoming an increasin...
    September 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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  13. UBA welcomes 3 new members: Greenyard, Pauwels Sauces and Puilaetco

    The shared ambition to grow their brand and the desire to connect with fellow brand builders...
    September 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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  14. Measuring what matters in marketing

    Marketing effectiveness is one of the biggest challenges for today’s brand builders. W...
    September 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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  15. How marketers shape growth

    In competitive markets, growth is never accidental. It stems from deliberate decisions, shar...
    August 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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  16. Marketing Effectiveness: from best practice to common practice?

    “We now have all the necessary information to make the right marketing decisions. Thos...
    August 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  17. Are you serious about effectiveness?

    In an age of abundant data, multiplying channels and rising expectations, marketing has beco...
    July 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  18. 12 principles for responsible AI in advertising

    The Advertising Council and its members including UBA, publisch new guidelines to help brand...
    July 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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  19. The rise of data collaboration: opportunities for brands and marketing actions

    During the UBA Exchange Community Data & Technology session, leading experts revealed ho...
    July 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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  20. UBA welcomes 5 new members: Bank B, Brouwerij De Brabandere, Era, Pernod Ricard and Rainpharma

    The shared ambition to grow their brand and the desire to connect with fellow brand builders...
    July 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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  21. Humour in advertising: how far is too far?

    Humour grabs attention and triggers emotion, making it a powerful advertising tool but not a...
    July 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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  22. It’s time to put effectiveness first

    I believe marketing deserves more than ROI reviews. At the UBA Media Date, I’ll share ...
    June 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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  23. Brand building in the AI race: mind your audience’s hurdles

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming businesses, products and services. But amids...
    June 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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  24. Stereotypes are costing brands

    A new study challenges two persistent beliefs in advertising: that young faces appeal to eve...
    June 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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  25. Communicating sustainability pays off

    The new Responsible Business Index reveals that two of the three most reputable companies in...
    June 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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  26. How agentic AI is reshaping your marketing team

    What lies beyond automation? The opportunity to start building a truly empathic brand...with...
    June 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
    UBA Focus News 60 minutes
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  27. Bias in AI: risks for brands

    Generative AI reflects the biases of our society. For brands, adopting an inclusive approach...
    June 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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  28. How AI is reshaping market research

    We’re in the midst of a seismic shift in the insights and intelligence industry. Power...
    June 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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  29. Towards more transparency and mutual understanding in the influencer industry

    The Belgian influencer sector has taken a clear step towards greater professionalism, better...
    June 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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  30. How brands grow by holding on to what works

    If you work in marketing today, chances are you’re being asked to do more with less. L...
    June 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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  31. Stronger protection for youth in food advertising: age limit raised to 16

    As of 1 January 2026, food companies, retailers, restaurant chains and advertising stakehold...
    May 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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  32. UBA calls for open advertising access on VRT

    UBA urges open access to advertising on VRT platforms to strengthen the competitiveness of F...
    May 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  33. How can omni-channel retailers unlock the power of retail media?

    Retail media is fast becoming the third wave of digital advertising, beyond search and socia...
    May 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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  34. BPX unites publishers for a bold future

    The Belgian Publishing Experience (BPX) officially launched at Kasteel Terblock, marking a t...
    May 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  35. Future of Do Not Call list under threat

    A new bill proposes to replace the popular Do Not Call list with an opt-in system. This prop...
    May 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  36. Stronger together for fair and efficient pitches

    ACC, UBA and UMA jointly launch Pitch Guidelines to reduce inefficiencies, elevate professio...
    May 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  37. Retail media and omnichannel: a blessing or a curse?

    Retail media has evolved into a powerful component of omnichannel marketing. During the rece...
    May 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  38. The future of marketing in Belgium: optimism and AI at the core

    The WFA study "Marketer of the Future" reveals how Belgian marketers are looking ahead with ...
    May 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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  39. How to adapt your distribution strategy in a changing landscape?

    Speaking: Koen Denolf. This video is part of the UBA Training 24/7 video course "What a...
    May 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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  40. JEP 2024: a record year for advertising ethics

    A sharp rise in the number of complaints, a striking awareness campaign and strengthened reg...
    May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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