The institute strives to promote excellence in commercial communications education and research and to further exchanges between the European commercial communications sector and academic partners. edcom was founded by the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) together with the founding academic partners in 2007.
EDCOM AIMS TO...
Promote excellence in commercial comms education and research
Promote knowledge and understanding of innovative communications techniques
Facilitate cross-border education and academic exchanges
Enhance cooperation between the industry and academic partners
News
The Team Highlight from Thomas More University Wins the Ad Venture x LEGO Student Competition!
The European Institute for Commercial Communications Education (edcom) and the European
Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) are delighted to announce the winner of the 15th annual advertising student competition, Ad Venture, in collaboration with The LEGO Group and Cannes Lions. The Highlight team from Thomas More University, Belgium, scooped the first place with their campaign ‘Pages Beyond Imagination’.
Ad Venture x LEGO Student Competition – The Finalists of the 2022–2023 Edition have been announced!
The European Institute for Commercial Communications Education (edcom) and the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) are excited to announce the finalists of the 15th annual advertising student competition, Ad Venture, in collaboration with LEGO.
White Paper Release:
“The advertising industry: Should I stay or should I go?”
The edcom network and the European Association of Communications Agencies – EACA, with the support of the World Advertising Research Center (WARC), have released “The advertising industry: should I stay or should I go?” White Paper. The initiative is based on the results of the surveys with the same name, aimed at final-year marketing communications students and industry recruiters.
The Winners of the edcom Graduation Competition 22/23
We are glad to present this year’s winners of the edcom Graduation Competition, Jessie and Rebecca, that with their outstanding thesis were awarded first place, respectively in the Bachelor and Master category. Thanks to their effort, both will receive a cash prize of 400 euros.
Challenge. Collect. Collaborate. Connect. A new programme & vision!
The past October members’ meeting saw the election of our new edcom President, Gilles Nakhle. Professor and International Academic Projects Manager at Sup de Pub, Paris, Gilles has developed an exciting programme for his 2-year tenure.
October Members’ Meeting: Recap
The Members’ Meeting has just recently been held in Dublin! After years of online meetings, it was wonderful to finally get to discuss face to face and re-connect with our amazing members!
Ad Venture Student Competition 2022-2023 Launch
The European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) and its European
University of Greenwich & The University of Georgia Join the edcom Network
The European Institute for Commercial Communications Education (edcom) is pleased to announce their new members, the University of Greenwich and the University of Georgia.
The Ensos Team from Bulgaria Wins the 2022 Ad Venture Student Competition!
EACA and edcom are delighted to announce the winner of the 14th annual advertising student competition, Ad Venture, in collaboration with Asahi.
Talent Survey: Will They Stay or Will They Go?
EACA and edcom, with the support of WARC, are launching two surveys aimed at final year marketing communications students and industry recruiters respectively.