World Economic Forum Competitor Insights

Major Markets

United States

Switzerland

China

Key Competitors

Council on Foreign Relations

Munich Security Conference

Aspen Institute

Top Marketing Channels

Council on Foreign Relations

Digital Content Marketing
Examples: Foreign Affairs magazine online, CFR.org articles, Council on Foreign Relations YouTube channel
Campaigns: Global Issues Series, Explainer Videos on Geopolitics, Foreign Affairs Podcast Promotions

Social Media Engagement
Examples: LinkedIn thought leadership posts, Twitter discussions on foreign policy, Facebook event promotion
Campaigns: Follow the Experts, Daily Brief Updates, Live Q&A Sessions

Email Marketing
Examples: Daily Newsletters, Event Invitations, Research Digest
Campaigns: CFR Daily News Brief, Upcoming Event Alerts, Research & Publications Spotlight

Membership Programs
Individual Memberships, Corporate Memberships, Term Memberships
Join the Conversation, Support Independent Journalism, Access Exclusive Insights

Event Sponsorships
Annual Gala Sponsorship, Conference Session Sponsorship, Program Series Sponsorship
Partner for Global Impact, Elevate Your Brand, Engage with Decision-Makers

Publications Subscriptions
Foreign Affairs magazine subscriptions, Books, Research Reports
Subscribe to Foreign Affairs, CFR Books Collection, Essential Reading for Global Leaders

Renowned thought leadership in foreign policy

strong academic and expert network

influential publication (Foreign Affairs).

Perceived as U.S.-centric

limited global physical convening compared to WEF

membership can be exclusive.

Expand digital reach to a younger

more diverse audience

increase international partnerships

leverage AI for deeper policy analysis.

Competition from other think tanks and global forums

political polarization affecting discourse

challenges in maintaining funding independence.