The EC media channels offer an unmatched efficiency and reach for your marketing communication and business development activities. Our cutting-edge digital and print properties dispense coatings information for research & development, formulation, process and production/quality control activities. Utilize the EC platforms to access this high-level, decision-making audience, gaining new clients and business opportunities.
Print Advertising
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Journal
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The EC Journal is the editorial leader for the European English language coatings industry. Published 10 times per year and distributed worldwide (with a focus on EMEA), the EC Journal provides an outstanding editorial environment for your advertising.
EC JOURNAL – rates valid from 1 November 2025
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Buyers’ Guide
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The EC Directory, Europe’s leading buyers‘ guide for the coatings industry, enables decision makers in purchasing, laboratories, and management to find the right supplier for any product needed in the process of coatings production. The next edition will be published in December 2026.
Also see the online version!
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Books
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The EC Library regularly presents new textbooks on the formulation of coatings. Sometimes for experts, sometimes for newcomers, on special applications or raw material specialties – highly defined target groups at your finger tips! Advertising opportunities for upcoming publications are available approx. 6 weeks before closing date.
Online Advertising
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Website
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One-stop destination website for the international coatings industry, www.european-coatings.com is the ultimate access point to the world of coatings information, news hub, and versatile advertising platform.
EC WEBSITE – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Newsletter
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Twice a week, the EC Newsletter presents the latest trends and news from the international coatings industry and markets.
EC NEWSLETTER – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Podcast
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Inspiring success stories, expert knowledge, and interviews with key players and renowned industry professionals. The EC Podcast covers it all!
EC PODCAST – rates valid from 1 May 2024
All episodes are available free-of-charge on all main streaming platforms!
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Suppliers Hub
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In times of restricted travel and scarce industry events, the EC Suppliers Hub is the target destination for formulators to find out about the latest innovation in coatings technology.
EC SUPPLIERS HUB – rates valid from 1 July 2025
Check out the Hub and see who’s on!
Content Marketing
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Advertorial Interview
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Connect with the high-quality audience of the EC publications through your story instead of a traditional print or banner advertisement. Publish an interview led by a member of our editorial team with a representative of your company.
EC ADVERTORIAL INTERVIEW – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Newsletter
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Twice a week, the EC Newsletter presents the latest trends and news from the international coatings industry and markets.
EC NEWSLETTER – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Podcast
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Inspiring success stories, expert knowledge, and interviews with key players and renowned industry professionals. The EC Podcast covers it all!
EC PODCAST – rates valid from 1 May 2024
All episodes are available free-of-charge on all main streaming platforms!
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Stand-Alone Newsletter
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Benefit from maximum exclusivity through a stand-alone newsletter! Your message is delivered to the mailbox of our newsletter subscribers and receives high attention and enhanced acceptance thanks to the co-branding with our media brand EC.
EC STAND-ALONE NEWSLETTER – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Suppliers Hub
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In times of restricted travel and scarce industry events, the EC Suppliers Hub is the target destination for formulators to find out about the latest innovation in coatings technology.
EC SUPPLIERS HUB – rates valid from 1 July 2025
Check out the Hub and see who’s on!
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Webinar
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Gain new customers from all over the world via an exclusive live webinar. While we handle the promotion of your web event to our worldwide audience, attendee registration, and all technical aspects, you receive a detailed high-quality lead report as well as your webinar’s recording in the end!
EC WEBINAR – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Whitepaper
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Present your company as a solution provider! Whitepapers offer case studies, analyses, or market research results. Since downloading your whitepaper is only available upon registration, detailed lead reports with new business prospects are guaranteed.
EC WHITEPAPER – rates valid from 1 January 2026
Event Sponsoring
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Conferences
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Cutting-edge topics, new impulses, and – above all – unique networking opportunities with other innovative industry peers are the main reasons why coatings experts from all over the world attend the EC Conferences. Benefit from exclusive marketing exposure thanks to attractive sponsorship opportunities and present your company as a competitive and high-performance supplier to this first-class audience!
EC CONFERENCES
WOOD COATINGS – 6/7 October 2026 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SUSTAINABLE COATINGS – 3/4 November 2026 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
PFAS-FREE COATINGS – 5/6 November 2026 | Amsterdam, The NetherlandsEC CONFERENCE
DIGITALISATION IN COATINGS FORMULATION – 1-3 December 2026 | Amsterdam, The NetherlandsAll rates valid from 1 January 2026
Lead Generation
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Dossier
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Compiled on demand in one digital issue, a EC Dossier covers all top technical papers that have been published on a specific topic in the EC Journal in the recent past.
EC DOSSIER – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Reprint | Conference Recording
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Use your technical article from the EC Journal or your recorded talk from an EC Conference for your public relations work: choose a customized reprint or recording and use it in your own marketing channels.
Alternatively, we can take care of the additional distribution for you through our website, including a comprehensive lead report and valuable touchpoints for your sales team.
EC JOURNAL REPRINT | EC CONFERENCE RECORDING – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Suppliers Hub
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In times of restricted travel and scarce industry events, the EC Suppliers Hub is the target destination for formulators to find out about the latest innovation in coatings technology.
EC SUPPLIERS HUB – rates valid from 1 July 2025
Check out the Hub and see who’s on!
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Webinar
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Gain new customers from all over the world via an exclusive live webinar. While we handle the promotion of your web event to our worldwide audience, attendee registration, and all technical aspects, you receive a detailed high-quality lead report as well as your webinar’s recording in the end!
EC WEBINAR – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Whitepaper
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Present your company as a solution provider! Whitepapers offer case studies, analyses, or market research results. Since downloading your whitepaper is only available upon registration, detailed lead reports with new business prospects are guaranteed.
EC WHITEPAPER – rates valid from 1 January 2026
Marketing Services
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Advertorial Interview
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Connect with the high-quality audience of the EC publications through your story instead of a traditional print or banner advertisement. Publish an interview led by a member of our editorial team with a representative of your company.
EC ADVERTORIAL INTERVIEW – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Dossier
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Compiled on demand in one digital issue, a EC Dossier covers all top technical papers that have been published on a specific topic in the EC Journal in the recent past.
EC DOSSIER – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Podcast
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Inspiring success stories, expert knowledge, and interviews with key players and renowned industry professionals. The EC Podcast covers it all!
EC PODCAST – rates valid from 1 May 2024
All episodes are available free-of-charge on all main streaming platforms!
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Reprint | Conference Recording
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Use your technical article from the EC Journal or your recorded talk from an EC Conference for your public relations work: choose a customized reprint or recording and use it in your own marketing channels.
Alternatively, we can take care of the additional distribution for you through our website, including a comprehensive lead report and valuable touchpoints for your sales team.
EC JOURNAL REPRINT | EC CONFERENCE RECORDING – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Stand-Alone Newsletter
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Benefit from maximum exclusivity through a stand-alone newsletter! Your message is delivered to the mailbox of our newsletter subscribers and receives high attention and enhanced acceptance thanks to the co-branding with our media brand EC.
EC STAND-ALONE NEWSLETTER – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Suppliers Hub
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In times of restricted travel and scarce industry events, the EC Suppliers Hub is the target destination for formulators to find out about the latest innovation in coatings technology.
EC SUPPLIERS HUB – rates valid from 1 July 2025
Check out the Hub and see who’s on!
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Webinar
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Gain new customers from all over the world via an exclusive live webinar. While we handle the promotion of your web event to our worldwide audience, attendee registration, and all technical aspects, you receive a detailed high-quality lead report as well as your webinar’s recording in the end!
EC WEBINAR – rates valid from 1 January 2026
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Whitepaper
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Present your company as a solution provider! Whitepapers offer case studies, analyses, or market research results. Since downloading your whitepaper is only available upon registration, detailed lead reports with new business prospects are guaranteed.
EC WHITEPAPER – rates valid from 1 January 2026
Advertising Contacts
Contact us now and learn more about our highly-effective advertising opportunities custom-tailored to your requirements!
Choose your region:
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Germany
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Patricia Lüpertz
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Belgium | The Netherlands | Luxemburg
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Jacqueline Poppe
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France | Italy | Spain | Switzerland
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Melanie Villard
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United Kingdom | North America
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Dave Weidner
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other countries
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Anette Pennartz