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communication matters is a well-established, owner-run public relations and public affairs agency based in Vienna. We regard ourselves as a full-service agency and assist our clients in a wide variety of issues ranging from strategic consultancy to the carrying out of the measures developed. We offer our services in the three business segments public relations (incl. web communications), public affairs and communications coaching.

CHRISTIAN KOLLMANN & DAGMAR HEMMER

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Overview

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR HELP ESTABLISHING A RELATIONSHIP WITH POLITICAL DECISION-MAKERS?

We analyse decision-makers, issues, risks and options that are relevant to your cause.

CLIENTS WHO HAVE ANSWERED THIS QUESTION WITH "YES":

DO YOU HAVE A CONCRETE OBJECTIVE AND WANT TO COMMUNICATE IT TO POLITICIANS, ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES OR TO THE PUBLIC?

We design tailor-made and targeted measures embedded in a target-oriented, general strategy and assist you in your dialogue with stakeholders.

CLIENTS WHO HAVE ANSWERED THIS QUESTION WITH "YES":

DO YOU WANT TO STRENGTHEN YOUR COMPANY’S PUBLIC IMAGE (POPULARITY, AWARENESS ETC.)?

We develop external and internal communications strategies and run campaigns with targeted communications activities for you. This includes political background, social media, surveys and press work, as well as public image events.

CLIENTS WHO HAVE ANSWERED THIS QUESTION WITH "YES":

DO YOU NEED SUPPORT IN THE PLANNING AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF A COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT?

We can make the concept and carry out your communications activities for you. This includes the preparation of business reports or brochures, handling press work, organising office and staff parties or press events etc.

CLIENTS WHO HAVE ANSWERED THIS QUESTION WITH "YES":

The Agency

About communication matters

Mission Statement
Memberships
Network
Austrian PR Quality Seal
ABOUT THE AGENCY
We understand you

Mission Statement

We base our work on two pillars: firstly, our passion for public relations and public affairs; secondly, our aspiration to achieve quality excellence in strategic planning and the target-oriented use of activities and measures. We aim to get things moving and make a difference for our clients through our efforts and pursue new, innovative avenues to reach their targets. As a result, we use the world of digital communications just as naturally and professionally as analogue channels. A respectful and open dialogue with clients and partners is the foundation of our work. Additionally, we are committed to acting transparently and ethically at all times.

Memberships

Our commitments: ethics, quality, confidentiality.

communication matters has committed itself to very high standards. Thus, we follow strict internal compliance guidelines for public affairs and the Code of Conduct of the Austrian Public Affairs Association (Österreichischen Public Affairs-Vereinigung – ÖPAV), in addition to the Code of Honour of the Public Relations Association Austria (Public Relations Verbandes Austria – PRVA). Furthermore, communication matters is a member of the international network ECCO International Public Relations Ltd., with partner agencies in more than 30 countries.

Network

We work with a network of specialists in the fields of graphic design, text compilation, conception, photography, video, film, print, internet and new media. We put together teams of specialists from various areas based on the requirements of the project or task at hand.

Austrian PR Quality Seal

Quality is a promise to our clients and has the utmost priority to us. High-quality work includes the continuous development of our service portfolio, as well as optimising internal processes and acting in an ethically responsible manner. We have consciously committed ourselves to quality through official certification because we not only want to talk about such high standards, but also meet them, too. communication matters has been certified according to the internationally established Consultancy Management Standard (CMS) by ICCO since 2004, and was awarded the Austrian PR Quality Seal in 2014.

communication matters is one of only six Austrian PR agencies that has committed itself to ethically correct working methods and places great emphasis on process-related and organisational quality. The Austrian PR Quality Seal helps the agency strive for the best quality and efficiency levels and is an important distinguishing feature for stakeholders, partners and clients.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

communication matters is one of Austria’s leading public relations and public affairs agencies and regards itself as a full-service provider. Our support for our clients ranges from strategic consulting to the carrying out of the communications measures developed – whether classic PR, public affairs or web communications is required. Moreover, our agency has been awarded the internationally recognised CMS standard certificate.

We understand you

We understand you.

We understand communications and the media. communication matters places great weight on strategic communications consultancy and advice. Furthermore, we consult and assist our clients in choosing the communications tools that are appropriate to them. We offer corporate communications, crisis PR, event organisation, internal communications and communications coaching, in addition to classic media work and online PR.

We understand politics.

communication matters supports companies, associations and NGOs in managing their stakeholders, the observation and analysis of political processes, the fostering of relationships to politicians and administrations, and in influencing political decisions. These activities are based on our precise knowledge of the political system and its players.

TEAM

These are the people that can make your ideas become reality

Mag.a Dagmar Hemmer

MANAGING PARTNER

Christian Kollmann

Managing Partner

Mag.a Anna Jonas, M.A.I.S.

Senior Consultant

Thomas Schweinberger, MA

Senior Consultant

Felix Schwimann, BA

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Mag.a Iris Eibelhuber

CONSULTANT

Franciska Göweil

CONSULTANT

Tobias Borinsky, MSc

JUNIOR CONSULTANT

Dana Doppelhofer

JUNIOR CONSULTANT

Rita Korunka, MA MA

JUNIOR CONSULTANT

Malin Günther, BA

Junior Consultant

Katharina Moser

JUNIOR CONSULTANT

Franz Mösl, BA

JUNIOR CONSULTANT

Alexandra Reiseneder

Back Office

Aleksandra Vasic

Back Office - on maternity leave

WSK Bank AG
MA 57 (Wiener Töchtertag)
Wiener Netze
Netzwerk BGF (Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung)

WSK Bank AG

communication matters supports WKS Bank AG with strategic communication consulting and media work. Furthermore, communication matters has provided a preventative crisis communication concept and assists in carrying out various projects (website, newsletters, …).

www.wsk-bank.at

MA 57 (Wiener Töchtertag)

communication matters has been responsible for the project management and communications of the Wiener Töchtertag since 2014. A new design was developed in cooperation with the innovation agency datenwerk and the Viennese graphic designer Maria Lechner. This includes a campaign with Viennese pupils as testimonials, a new design for the project’s logo and all materials, a new website, several video clips and increased activity in social networks.

www.toechtertag.at

Wiener Netze

communication matters supports Wiener Netze in strategic communication work (crisis management) and media work.

www.wienernetze.at

Netzwerk BGF (Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung)

communication matters supports Netzwerk BGF in its communication both nation-wide and regionally. The focus is on the dialogue between companies, expansion and deepening of communication and PR work and networking with partner organisations.

www.netzwerk-bgf.at

Imperial Tobacco Austria

communication matters collaborates with its clients on a strictly confidential basis. This is a fixed pillar of our understanding of Public Affairs advisory services. Take a look at ‘services‘ for a general overview of how we can assist you.

www.imperial-tobacco.at

Google

communication matters collaborates with its clients on a strictly confidential basis. This is a fixed pillar of our understanding of Public Affairs advisory services. Take a look at ‘services‘ for a general overview of how we can assist you.

www.google.at

Aspern Smart City Research (ASCR)

communication matters supported ASCR since its foundation in summer 2013, developing its corporate design, creating an information folder and setting up a basic website, together with the innovation agency datenwerk. The agency organised events for ASCR, produced films, created a brochure and took over everyday media and PR work.

www.ascr.at

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