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X – To leave or to stay?

Many communication professionals are facing a difficult dilemma: how to assess the accountability of the social media platforms their organization or clients are using. As stakeholders are fragmenting across different channels, it has become increasingly challenging to be active on social media. Decisions must be made – but based on what criteria? While some stakeholders leave certain platforms, others remain seemingly unaffected by the controversy.

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Sustainability reporting applies also to unlisted SMEs – Leverage the simplified guidelines

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates large companies to transparently disclose material information about their sustainability. Because this obligation extends beyond the companies themselves to their value chains, sustainability reporting also becomes increasingly relevant for businesses that are not directly subject to the directive such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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ESG Technology Company Spectreco Partners with IAM and Brunnen Communications

The goal of the partnership is to ease the burden on companies in meeting tightened sustainability reporting requirements. An AI-based reporting platform automates data collection, management, and analysis. Strong expertise in global regulation and the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) supports the creation of impactful sustainability programs and reports. Strategically designed and articulated stakeholder communication builds a sustainable operational culture.

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6.2.

Brunnen Wins Gold at Finnish Comms Awards

Finland’s most renowned and high-caliber communication competition, the Finnish Comms Awards, culminated in a spectacular awards gala on October 31. We took home the gold in the challenging Internal Communication category alongside our client, WithSecure Plc. Additionally, Mika Pärssinen, CEO of our client Habita, was honored as Spokesperson of the Year.

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1.11.

Brunnen Reaches ICCO Global Awards Finals

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve received major recognition, reaching the finals in the prestigious ICCO Global Awards, a worldwide communication competition. This annual event showcases the best communication work from across the globe. Our long-standing partnership with Habita impressed the judges, securing us a spot in this sought-after final!

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31.10.

PRBI Barometer 2024: Crisis communication enters top three most requested services – media relations and communication strategies maintain leading positions

In 2024, as in the previous year, organizations will predominantly seek guidance from strategic communication agencies on media relations and communication strategies. Notably, crisis communication has unexpectedly risen to third place this year, surpassing content production and social media services.

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11.6.

Strengthening Borealis’ business through strategic communication

Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions. In Europe, Borealis is also an innovative leader in polyolefins recycling and a major producer of base chemicals.

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Brunnen shortlisted for the international SABRE Awards finals with two clients!

Great news to start March! Together with our clients Habita and OX2 Finland, we have been shortlisted for SABRE Awards 2024 EMEA finalists! We participated in the well-known international competition with two entries, and both made it to the finals.

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4.3.

Construction management consultancy HTJ steps its communication up a gear

HTJ – one of Finland's leading construction management companies – was looking for a communications partner to strengthen its corporate and employer image. Brunnen was chosen to partner with HTJ because of its strong understanding of the built environment.

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PRBI Announces New Leadership – Founder of Brunnen to Guide International Growth

The leadership of PR Boutiques International (PRBI) for 2024–2025 has been elected. Taru Nikulainen, Founder and Partner of Brunnen Communications, has been appointed to guide PRBI's international growth.

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12.1.

Brunnen ranked as the best comms agency in Finland for understanding the clients’ business, reliability and ethics – National Survey 2023

In 2023, market research company Taloustutkimus conducted a survey on the image and competence of pr and communication service providers in Finland. The survey was answered by corporate decision-makers and executives who buy communications services. Brunnen Communications was rated as the best in terms of understanding the client's business, reliability and ethics.

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30.11.

Brunnenille kolme voittoa Finnish Comms Awardsissa

Three wins for Brunnen at the national Finnish Comms Awards

Brunnen's communication work won three awards in the main category of the Finnish Comms Awards, the biggest and the most influential competition of the comms consultancy industry in Finland. Communication partnership with Habita was chosen as the Strategic Communication Consultancy of the Year. Together with HSY and TerraWise, the first place was won in the Organizational Communication category, and with OX2 in the Communication Training and Simulations category.

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17.11.

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