The European Association of Communication Directors (EACD) is a leading network for in-house communication professionals across Europe. It was founded in 2006 and has over 80 members and 39 regional groups. The EACD operates through regional coordinators who organize local events. It also has 13 working groups focused on industries and topics. Major EACD events include the annual European Communication Summit and Forum which bring together over 600 communication professionals. The EACD publishes a newsletter, surveys such as the European Communication Monitor, and the Communication Director Magazine. It also maintains an online networking platform called EACDnet.

1. The leading network for in-houseThe leading network for in-house
communication professionals from allcommunication professionals from all
fields across Europe (EACD)fields across Europe (EACD)
Rui Martins | Portugal
Regional Coordinator
rui.martins@dianova.pt

3. WHO WE AREWHO WE ARE
International EventsInternational EventsNetworkingNetworking
Professional SkillsProfessional SkillsInformation SharingInformation Sharing

4. EACD BOARDEACD BOARD
16 top European communicators are elected every two years
to make up the EACD board and guide the association

5. EACD MembersEACD Members
The association was founded in 2006 in Brussels by 80 in-
house Communication Directors
 2017 Members and growing
 39 Regional Groups
 Broad range of represented
topics/industries

6. MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP
DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT

7. REGIONAL GROUPSREGIONAL GROUPS
 Regional Debates
 12 Lisbon Debates
2008-2013
 Seminars
 Coaching Days
 1st Lisbon CD July
2013
 Networking
The EACD operates through a network of Regional Coordinators
who act as local ambassadors for the association and organise
events on a local level.

8. REGIONAL NETWORKREGIONAL NETWORK

9. Working GroupsWorking Groups
13 industry or topic focused Working Groups each with a
coordinator.
 Make International Industry Links
 Develop your Profession
 Gain European Insight
 Join multiple Groups
 Workshops

10.  Corporate Social Responsibility
 Energy
 Social Media
 Internal Communications
 Risk and Crisis Communications
 Finance and Insurance
 Professional Services
 European Institutions
 Evaluation
 Health
 Transport
 The Future of Media
 Brand Management

11. The EACD hosts webinars on a regular basis to alleviate travel
restrictions, time constraints and to broaden participation.
WebinarsWebinars

12. Events and NetworkingEvents and Networking
Networking EventsNetworking EventsEACD ForumEACD Forum
European Communication SummitEuropean Communication Summit European Communication AwardEuropean Communication Award

13.  The highlight of EACD calendar (10-11 July 2014)
 2 Days of intensive communications discussion in Brussels
 over 600 communication professionals from all across
Europe
 over 60 notable speakers on keynotes, best cases and
panels
 http://www.communication-summit.eu/
European Communication SummitEuropean Communication Summit

14. European Communication AwardEuropean Communication Award
 Held annually during the Summit
 Awarded for outstanding European
communications
 Representatives from
communications, the media and
politics
 WINNER 2013:
Stephen Elops, CEO of Nokia

15. EACD ForumEACD Forum
(26(26thth
November 2013, Zurich)November 2013, Zurich)
 2013 topic “Chief
Communication Officer C-
Suite”
 Held annually in a different
European city
 Panel Discussion on a
contemporary issue
 Working Group meetings
 Networking reception

16. Publications and SurveysPublications and Surveys
NewsletterNewsletter
European Communication MonitorEuropean Communication Monitor
Service BrochuresService Brochures
Communication Director MagazineCommunication Director Magazine

17. EACDnetEACDnet
 Communications &
Event Information
 Members´ Networking
Platform
 Regional & Working
Group Threads
 Discussion Forum

18. Why did you join EACD?Why did you join EACD?
Thank you for your attention.Thank you for your attention. For further information, please visit:For further information, please visit:
www.eacd-online.euwww.eacd-online.eu

19. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siIA2mP8BZI
http://www.zerfass.de/ecm/ECM2013-Results-ChartVersion.pdf
European Communication MonitorEuropean Communication Monitor

20. The Growth of Social Media asThe Growth of Social Media as
Comm ChannelsComm Channels

26. CORPORATE REPUTATION | A Brand is perceived by its
Leadership + Performance + Citizenship + Governance + Social
Responsibility+ Innovation + Work Place, Products and Services
CORPORATE REPUTATION | A Brand is perceived by its
Leadership + Performance + Citizenship + Governance + Social
Responsibility+ Innovation + Work Place, Products and Services
New PR
Collaborative
Approach
+
Integrated
Communication
+
Social Media
Marketing
to
enhance:
ENGAGEMENT,
RELATIONSHIPS
&
INFLUENCE
New PR
Collaborative
Approach
+
Integrated
Communication
+
Social Media
Marketing
to
enhance:
ENGAGEMENT,
RELATIONSHIPS
&
INFLUENCE

27. Thank YouThank You
Rui Martins
Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Director at Dianova
Regional Coordinator for Portugal at EACD
rui.martins@dianova.pt