YOUR NETWORK
Promoting excellence in commercial communications education
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WHO WE ARE 10
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AD VENTURE
THESIS COMPETITION
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EURO EFFIES 1
2018 CALENDAR
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
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WHAT WE DO
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ACADEMIC MEETINGS
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EDTALKS
EVOLUTION LAB
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WHO WE ARE
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he European Institute for Commercial Communications Education (edcom) was created by the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) to promote excellence in commercial communications education and research. Its aim
is to establish a co-operation between academia and industry professionals, as well as facilitating cross-border education and exchange of students.
FOR STUDENTS
FOR ACADEMICS
edcom organises the Ad Venture
edcom promotes excellence in commercial
Student Competition, the edcom Thesis
communications education and research
Competition, the EACA International
and aims to bridge the gap between the
Advertising Summer School and a series
European commercial communications
of edTalks (webinars and podcasts) on an
sector and academic partners. It also
annual basis.
facilitates European exchanges between academics and students.
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We strive to promote excellence in communications education and research. STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS Our previous president Gresi Sanje, Istanbul Bilgi University,focused on developing edcom’s uniqueness and increase collaborative initiatives to expand the network’s brand
EXPERT LEADERSHIP edcom is managed by a Board composed of professionals working in commercial communications agencies and academics, which is elected for a two-year period. This ensures that our leadership has diverse experience but
is able to remain relevant and fresh. edcom has two committees: the Admission Committee, who approve new members, and the Research Committee, who meet three times a year to discuss edcom's research projects.
recognition. Jan Binar, CEO at McCann Prague and edcom’s President for the term 2017-2019 will focus on creating income streams, strengthening industry relationships and increasing value of the network.
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FEBRUARY
MARCH
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Online edcom members’ meeting The first edcom meeting
Announcement of Thesis Competition winners 2018
Ad Venture submission deadline
edcom Ma meeting a Venture fi
is held online, outlining
Winners of the 2018
This is the last opportunity
edcom holds
the hottest topics and
Thesis competion are
for teams to submit their
meeting ever
issues in the marketing
announced and winners
hard work to the panel for
city of one of
communications field and
will be awarded a 500€
review! The finalists will
insitutions. T
discussing the upcoming
cash prize and the school
go to Vienna in May where
the meeting w
edcom projects for 2018.
of the winning students
the winning team will be
in Vienna, ho
will be awarded a 400€
announced! The winning
Wien. This is
EACA voucher!
team will win a trip to
venue of the
Cannes Lions International
Final. Membe
Festival of Creativity in
have the opp
June 2018.
to network du
MARCH
members’ ne dinner.
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JULY
SEPTEMBER
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EACA International Advertising Summer School
Call for entries: Thesis Competition 2018-2019
Evolution Lab and Euro Effie Awards
s a members'
This year, the EACA
The purpose of this
gathering where national
ry May in a
International Advertising
competition is to reward
agency associations,
f our member
Summer School will
the best Bachelor and
academics, top agency
This year,
be held in Vienna.
Master theses dealing
executives and advertisers
will be held
During a week in July
with commercial
meet to discuss salient
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students attend different
communications among
industry issues and
workshops given by
edcom member schools.
future needs. The
leading advertising
All candidates are invited
EvoLab is highlighted
ers will also
practitioners which help
to submit an essay-style
by the Euro Effies; the
portunity
them appreciate how
abstract of the thesis
only internationally
uring the
the different disciplines
in English and a poster
credible marketing
etworking
fit together to create a
summarising the main
communications
complete campaign.
themes, evidence and
effectiveness awards.
s also the Ad Venture
OCTOBER
Evolution Lab is a 3-day
findings.
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ALWAYS GROWING We are continually evaluating and improving the scope of our activities!
WHAT WE DO
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ver the last 10 years, edcom has proven to be a strong academic network and framework within which members can grow. Our mission is to offer students valuable opportunities to apply their skills in our competitions and to build more
bridges between academia and the industry. We are constantly evaluating and improving the scope of all of our projects in order to better accomplish this mission and to contribute to the progression and growth of the communications field.
OUR PROJECTS We currently have a number of different projects and initiatives in cooperation with our member institutions. These projects are focused on building the reputation of our graduates and to raise awareness amongst the industry about those unique characteristics that make edcom alumni stand out. The currency and quality of
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our teaching staff, quality of our content, constant exposure to an international perspective, multi-disciplinary curriculum and exclusive access to international projects and conferences addressing the hottest topics in our industry prepare edcom students for the real world of marketing communications.
We are constantly searching for ways to improve our projects and increase the value of edcom for all of our members, students, academics, and institutions. Our members benefit from free access and participation to our projects and initiatives, as well as everything that comes along with being part of our diverse international network.
BENEFITS TO ACADEMICS Free attendance to two annual member meetings with international speakers and interactive workshops, and one online meeting. Free networking dinners two times per year; A ticket to the EACA Evolution Lab Forum; A ticket to the Euro Effie Awards Gala; Endless opportunities to network, organise exchanges between students and staff across Europe and benefit from a strong connection to the advertising industry
BENEFITS TO STUDENTS 4 student teams for free in the Ad Venture Student Competition Free participation to the edcom Thesis Competition Reduced fees for online learning: the European Advertising Certificate (in association with the IPA) Reduced fees for the Summer School for Students First access to any upcoming initiatives, such as internship opportunities, podcasts and tickets to conferences. First opportunity to write blogs, make podcasts or publish articles and be promoted to the Inspire! by EACA website and network Great opportunities to network with industry professionals and peers through the Inspire! by EACA network
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UPCOMING MEETINGS online meeting: 22 feb 2018 members’ meeting: 17-18 may 2018
ACADEMIC MEETINGS
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very year edcom holds one online meeting and two international meetings in different European cities to bring all its academic representatives together. These meetings are a great chance to network and share best practices with academics from all over Europe and get inspiration from guest speakers from the industry. edcom projects and initiatives are also discussed and feedback is exchanged.
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 16
AD VENTURE
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his is a student competition that challenges students to form their own agency and prepare an advertising campaign in response to a specific brief. Campaigns are evaluated by a jury composed of client representatives & EU officials, senior advertising professionals and academics representing a variety of communications and marketing disciplines from each country.
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 3
THESIS COMPETITION
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he edcom Thesis Competition aims to reward the best Bachelor and Master theses among edcom member schools. The winning students will receive a cash prize of €500, while the participating winning school will receive a €500 voucher which can be spent on EACA initiatives.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SPECIAL PODCAST SERIES
EDTALKS
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e organise 6 podcasts for academics and students per year showcasing six different job roles one can get in an advertising agency. It's a great resource for students who would like to learn more about the jobs and roles available to them after graduation.
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uring 3 days, national agency association directors, international advertising and media agency networks, academics, top agency executives, and advertisers meet to discuss burning industry issues and future needs.
THE LATEST ISSUES This year's Evolution Lab had a full day conference on ‘Advertising in the age of artificial intelligence’. Players from across the ad industry debated how artificial intelligence will change the ad industry, how agencies can accommodate these changes and lead them, and how to ensure that graduates have the skills needed to thrive in the changing market.
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ach year, edcom particpates in the Euro Effie Awards, the gold standard in marketing communications effectiveness, offering its students and its members the opportunity to attend and rub shoulders with some of the most creative and
influential people in the Industry.
EURO EFFIE MODULE In addition edcom provides the Euro Effie Module--ready-touse and up-to-date learning materials using original Euro Effie campaigns that focus on teaching this concept of marketing communications effectiveness by using real case studies and allowing students to serve on a Student Euro Effie Jury to award the most effective campaigns.
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WHAT'S IN IT FO
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rom students building skills for their future career in marketing co
staying ahead of the lastest trends in research, the benefits to be network are valuable and numerous.
SCHOOLS Opportunity to create joint projects between schools Find partners and receive assistance for EU funding applications
Staff members benefit from further training opportunities
CO-OPERATION
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Get exposed to new thinking and latest trends in commercial communications Attend conferences and industry events with key experts and practitioners Participate in interactive workshops and enjoy networking opportunities
EXPERIENCE
A Access the AdForum crea creative library and rese WARC research database for free
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robust network that offers opportunities for learning, access
to the latest information and advances in the field, and shapes young professionals, is the best way to ad value and prestige to your institution. This cannot be done in a vaccuum and requires engagement with all parts of the industry.
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TUNITIES Benefit from training and networking opportunities Receive European recognition for their work through competitions
Access the AdForum ative library and WARC earch database for free
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EMBER INSTITUTES across ountries
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dcom is comprised of European higher education institutes from across 20 countries. edcom
members meet three times a year to discuss the latest projects, trends and industry developments during the edcom meetings and networking dinners. Every two years, edcom Members elect a new Research Committee and Admissions Committee. The current Admissions Committee will supervise edcom’s membership criteria and will approve new membership requests, while the Research Committee is responsible for leading edcom’s research efforts, organising calls for papers and selecting speakers for the edcom Annual Conference.
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e have recently completed work on an interactive member's map, which
showcases the level of degrees, specialisations, location, ownership and number of students for each of our members.
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nspire! by EACA is a single hub for education and training opportunities in the commercial communications industry. Its aim is to raise industry standards by providing innovative and customised training solutions.
OUR MAIN STAKEHOLDERS
ACADEMICS
STUDENTS
Gain new skills by getting certified or developing a campaign from scratch!
Enhance your CV by gaining hands-on experience through our projects!
SENIOR PROFESSIONALS
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Gain new skills by getting certified or developing a campaign from scratch!
Gain new skills by getting certified or developing a campaign from scratch!
Inspire! by EACA is the driving force behind several of edcom's exciting opportunities and valuable educational resources...
EACA INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISING SUMMER SCHOOL
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 15
uring one week, students and young professionals
are guided through the world of advertising and commercial communications by industry professionals whilst working on developing a campaign for a real client in international teams.
INSPIRE BLOG
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several times each month, original, informative and
thought-provoking entries are posted on the Inspire! Blog by contributors from the edcom network. Covering a wide range of topics, they always give an insightful, inspiring look into today's advertising industry and beyond.
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http://www.eaca-inspire.eu