EVCOM (Event & Visual Communication Association)

What EVCOM (Event & Visual Communication Association) does

EVCOM (Event & Visual Communication Association) is a UK-based non-profit trade association serving the live events and corporate film sectors. Founded over 45 years ago and headquartered in London, it operates as the industry body for agencies, production companies, corporate communication teams, and brand-side buyers involved in live event production, corporate film, and visual communications. Its core membership base spans the UK, with corporate communication directors and creative agency leaders forming the primary constituent groups.

The organisation's product surface is built around three pillars: industry awards (including the Clarion Awards, the long-running London Live & Film Awards entering its 45th year in 2026, and the new 'EVCOM Eye' initiative), member events and forums (held at venues such as the London Stock Exchange, House of Lords, Tobacco Dock, and in partnership with the BFI), and industry research (notably the UK Top 50 report produced with Moving Image). It also runs a Next Gen programme and a Fellowship scheme for senior industry recognition. The 2026 awards cycle added AI-specific categories, signalling intent to keep the association relevant as production tooling evolves.

EVCOM's revenue model is multi-stream and association-typical: corporate and individual membership subscriptions, awards entry fees, event ticket sales, and corporate sponsorship from partners such as Tysers Live, Cvent, BFI, Tobacco Dock, and Video Club. It is led by Executive Director Kai Duggal and Chair Andrew Smith, with a board expanded in 2026 by Norma Gaunt and Nadu Rodriguez. The organisation is privately held, has 11–50 employees, and does not disclose financials publicly.

Name

EVCOM (Event & Visual Communication Association)

Legal name

EVCOM

Website

https://evcom.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EVCOM is a UK non-profit trade association serving the live events and corporate film sectors. It runs industry awards (Clarion, London Live & Film, EVCOM Eye), member forums, and benchmarking reports, funded by memberships, entry fees, and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London, England

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: EVCOM generates revenue through membership fees from agencies and production companies in the live events and corporate film sectors.
2. Awards entry fees: The organization collects entry fees for its awards programmes including the Clarion Awards and London Live & Film Awards.
3. Event tickets and sponsorships: Revenue from ticket sales for events like Senior Leaders' Breakfasts, Fellowship Awards, and sponsorship packages.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EVCOM is a UK industry association serving agencies and production companies in the live events and corporate film sectors. Its core offerings include association membership, annual awards programmes (Clarion Awards and London Live & Film Awards), the UK Top 50 benchmarking report, the Fellowship Programme, the Next Gen talent programme, and industry networking events such as Senior Leaders' Breakfasts, Talking Pictures, and Film Production Lunches. Complementary resources include the Video Hub, Jobs Board, and a Sustainability Guide for corporate production.

Product overview

EVCOM is a UK industry association serving the corporate events and corporate film sectors. Rather than a unified software product, EVCOM operates as a platform of interconnected programmes and services: the Clarion Awards and London Live & Film Awards serve as the flagship annual awards programmes (the core product offering), complemented by the UK Top 50 benchmark report, Fellowship Programme for industry recognition, Next Gen Area for youth development, and various networking events including Senior Leaders' Breakfasts and Talking Pictures sessions. Additional services include a Video Hub for content, Jobs Board for recruitment, and a Sustainability Guide for industry best practices. Membership provides access to all these services along with industry connection, visibility amplification, and resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVCOM Clarion Awards: Awards program celebrating outstanding purpose-driven communications in film and live events
• EVCOM London Live & Film Awards
• UK Top 50
• EVCOM Fellowship
• Next Gen Area

Products and services

• Clarion Awards Annual awards programme celebrating outstanding purpose-driven communications across film and live events, recognising organisations using communications to drive positive social, environmental and organisational impact. Held at the London Stock Exchange. Targeted at UK agencies, production companies, and corporate brand teams.
• London Live & Film Awards The only truly independent awards in the UK live events and corporate film industry, judged purely on creativity and outcomes delivered for clients. Now in its 45th year (2026), celebrating best creative and craft talent across live events and corporate film production across 35 categories.
• UK Top 50 Definitive annual benchmark report ranking the top 50 production companies in the UK's brand video and corporate film sector. Uses a rigorous data-led methodology with over 60 verified data points including revenue, peer recognition, awards, and output.
• Fellowship Programme Annual awards ceremony held at the House of Lords honouring outstanding industry leaders who have shaped the live and visual communications landscape. Categories include Film Fellow, Live Events Fellow, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Communications Fellow.
• Next Gen Area Youth development programme supporting emerging talent in the corporate film and live events industry. Includes Next Gen Membership, virtual coffee networking sessions, and a Shadow Board providing structured exposure to industry leaders for future leaders.
• EVCOM Membership Association membership providing connection to industry professionals, visibility amplification, platform access, and resources for agencies and production companies in the UK live events and corporate film sectors.
• Video Hub Digital platform hosting video content from EVCOM events, award-winning member work, and industry showcases.
• Jobs Board Online portal for job opportunities in the UK live events and corporate film industry, allowing members to post and search job openings.
• Sustainability Guide Comprehensive guide developed in partnership with Bill Mountain (Acrew4U) and Jenny Manby (Plastic Pictures) providing practical sustainability guidance for corporate production.
• Senior Leaders' Breakfast Series Exclusive networking events for senior agency and communications leaders featuring discussions on industry trends, hosted in partnership with Tysers Live and Richmond Communication Directors' Forum.
• Talking Pictures Film-focused networking events hosted at the British Film Institute (BFI) exploring corporate film history, innovation and craft, featuring industry speakers and curated film screenings.
• Film Production Lunches Industry networking events bringing together filmmakers, production company leaders, and senior figures for open discussions about the current state of the sector, held in partnership with Video Club.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moving ImagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with Moving Image to produce the annual UK Top 50 report, a definitive benchmark ranking agencies in the UK brand video and corporate film sector. Moving Image provides data analysis and methodology while EVCOM provides industry endorsement and access.
• Tysers LivecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term sponsor of EVCOM Senior Leaders' Breakfast events and headline sponsor of UK Top 50. Tysers Live provides venue hosting and support for industry networking events.
• Richmond Communication Directors' ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Senior Leaders' Breakfast events, bringing together senior agency and communications leaders for industry discussions.
• British Film Institute (BFI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Talking Pictures events at BFI, exploring the history and evolution of corporate film, including talking head formats and innovation in the medium.
• Tobacco DockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for EVCOM London Live & Film Awards 2026, held at Tobacco Dock in East London on 27 November 2026. Tobacco Dock is a Grade 1 listed building and major events venue.
• London Stock ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for EVCOM Clarion Awards 2026, held at the London Stock Exchange. Prestigious financial venue hosting the awards ceremony and panel discussions.
• House of LordscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for EVCOM Fellowship Awards 2025, held at the House of Lords. Prestigious parliamentary venue reinforcing the cultural importance of the communications industry.
• Video ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Film Production Lunch events, bringing together filmmakers, production company leaders, and industry figures for discussions about the current state of the industry.
• CventminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent technology partner providing platform support for EVCOM events. Cvent sponsors the Clarion Awards and provides event management technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM): UK chartered professional body for marketers with membership, awards, and training programmes. Comparable to EVCOM as a UK membership-based marketing industry association, though CIM serves a much broader marketing remit rather than specializing in live events and corporate film.
• The Drum: Global media brand covering the marketing and advertising industry with awards, events, and editorial. Comparable to EVCOM as an industry platform with awards and events, but operates commercially and serves a much broader marketing remit globally.
• Campaign Magazine: Leading UK advertising and marketing industry media brand with awards (Campaign Awards), events, and editorial coverage. Comparable to EVCOM in operating UK industry awards and events, but operates as a commercial media brand rather than a member-led association.
• British Interactive Media Association (BIMA): UK trade body for the digital and interactive media industry with awards, events, and member services. Comparable to EVCOM in its UK industry association model and awards programmes, but serves the digital and interactive sector rather than live events and corporate film.

Direct peers

• The Marketing Society: UK-based membership community for senior marketers with events, awards, and thought leadership. Comparable to EVCOM in its premium membership/events model and emphasis on senior leader networking, but serves the broader marketing community rather than the live events and corporate film specialist niche.
• Royal Television Society (RTS): UK television industry association hosting awards ceremonies, lectures, and industry events. Comparable to EVCOM as a UK creative/communications industry body with awards programmes, but focused on broadcast television rather than corporate film and live events.
• International Live Events Association (ILEA): Global association for live events professionals with chapters worldwide, offering education, networking, and recognition. Direct peer to EVCOM's live events segment with overlapping live events member base, but operates globally rather than UK-only.
• Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA): UK advertising industry body offering membership, qualifications, and events to agencies. Most directly comparable to EVCOM as a UK agency-focused association with awards programmes, CPD, and advocacy; overlaps with EVCOM's agency membership base but covers broader advertising rather than live events and corporate film.
• Production Services Association (PSA): UK trade association for companies and individuals working in the events, production, and entertainment supply chain. Direct peer to EVCOM in serving UK production companies with membership, training, and industry advocacy, with stronger focus on technical production services.
• Live Events Industry Council: Industry council representing the UK live events sector with advocacy, training, and standards initiatives. Direct peer to EVCOM's live events segment, sharing overlapping member bases in UK venues, agencies, and production companies serving corporate events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/evcomuk
• TikToktiktok.com/@evcomuk

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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