Advertising/Exhibits/Sponsors

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS
EASTERN COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION

Why Exhibit or Sponsor with ECA

An ECA convention sponsorship puts your institution, press, or organization directly in front of an engaged, career-building audience of communication faculty, administrators, and students. Benefits include:

• Direct, face-to-face access to faculty and administrators from colleges and universities across the Eastern region
• High-visibility recognition across the full week of programming: session breaks, receptions, the printed and digital convention program, signage, and the ECA website.
• A dedicated Graduate Programs Showcase and Undergraduate Scholars Conference — ideal touchpoints for graduate recruitment and student-facing organizations.
• A track record of returning partners — university presses, textbook publishers, and communication departments who exhibit and advertise with ECA year after year.
• Flexible participation levels, from a single program ad to a fully bundled Platinum partnership, so organizations of any size can find the right fit.

Exhibit Hall Opportunities

The ECA 2027 exhibit area will be open throughout the convention for attendees to visit between sessions, during coffee breaks, and around meal functions — giving your table sustained visibility across three days rather than a single afternoon. Exact hours and floor location will be confirmed with the Hyatt Regency Reston and shared with all confirmed exhibitors in early 2027.

Display Tables

Graduate & Undergraduate Recruitment Tables

ECA's Graduate Programs Showcase through the James C. McCroskey & Virginia P. Richmond Undergraduate Scholars Conference draws a dedicated audience of students actively exploring graduate study and research opportunities – a strong return on investment for departments recruiting new students.

Tables are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited — early reservation is strongly encouraged, especially for the Graduate Programs Showcase.

Signature Event & Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring an ECA signature event pairs your organization's name with the moments attendees most look forward to — and comes with recognition in the printed and digital convention program, on-site signage, and announcements from the podium.

Signature Events

New for 2027

These signature events are already on the ECA convention schedule but were not sponsored in 2026 — an open opportunity to be the first partner associated with them.

Banner Scroll & Onsite Signage

A rotating digital banner is displayed at the registration hub throughout the convention — a proven, flexible option that several 2026 partners paired with a table or program ad.

Full Circle Partnership Packages

For organizations seeking maximum visibility, ECA 2027 offers four bundled partnership tiers that combine program advertising, exhibit space, event recognition, and complimentary registrations, with meaningful savings over booking each item separately.

Package contents may be customized — for example, substituting a table at the Graduate Programs Showcase for a program ad. Contact the Director of Sponsorships to build a package around your goals.

Printed & Digital Program Advertising

The ECA convention program is a professionally designed, 8.5" x 11" book distributed to every attendee in print and made available as a full-color digital PDF. It remains one of the most direct ways to put your institution, book, or program in front of the entire membership.

Ads appear in full color in the digital program and black & white in the printed program (cover placements are full color in both). Ad copy must be submitted as a high-resolution, 300 dpi color PDF with fonts embedded by the deadline below. ECA does not design program ads except banner ads, which ECA designs on your behalf.

Key Dates & Deadlines

Opportunities are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited — early commitment secures the best placement.

How to Reserve Your Place at ECA 2027

We are happy to tailor a package to your organization's goals and budget. To reserve an exhibit table, sponsor an event, place a program ad, or ask about a custom opportunity, please contact:

General ECA convention inquiries may also be directed to the ECA Executive Director's office or the 2027 Primary Convention Planner through the association's official channels.

Remember: if you're interested in an opportunity not listed here, we're always open to great ideas. Reach out and let's build something together for Full Circle.

Our sponsors are our backbone. These partnerships allow us to offer the best for our members and create foundational relationships that benefit everyone. THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!