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Portuguese university communication strategy evolution

Overview

Portuguese higher education institutions are transitioning their communication strategies from traditional institutional models toward brand-driven approaches. To remain competitive in an increasingly international market, universities such as the University of Coimbra, the University of Lisbon, Instituto Superior Técnico, and Católica-Lisbon SBE are seeking to establish unique positioning and emotional connections with prospective students.

Experts indicate that academic excellence is no longer a sufficient differentiator. Consequently, institutions are moving away from traditional advertising in favor of professionalized digital presences and social media engagement, aiming to transform into “love brands” that occupy a distinct space in the minds of candidates.

Entities

Instituto Superior Técnico · Saint Pirate · Wisdom · Universidade de Lisboa · Kreab Worldwide

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Portuguese universities adopt brand-driven communication strategies

    Portuguese universities are transitioning from traditional institutional communication to brand-focused strategies to differentiate themselves in a competitive global market.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Portuguese communication market faces consolidation trend

    The Portuguese communication market is seeing increased consolidation as international groups acquire local agencies, a trend Domingas Carvalhosa predicts will continue through 2030.

Sources

eco.sapo.pt · marketeer.sapo.pt