„We are working in the communicative field between business, society, media and politics. Setting-up communications networks means working across a variety of disciplines.“
Mag.a Dagmar Hemmer
CEO
The combination of public relations and political issues characterizes Dagmar Hemmer’s CV. After studying history and political science, she started her professional career as a research assistant at the Society for Policy Advice and Policy Development (ÖGPP). In the following years, Dagmar worked as a parliamentary assistant in the Austrian Parliament. This was followed by six years at the agency Ecker & Partner, three of them as head of the municipalities and institutions unit. In 2009, Dagmar joined communication matters, where she has been a partner since 2012 and the agency’s sole managing director since 2024. In an honorary capacity, Dagmar has been on the supervisory board of Südwind – Association for Development Policy and Global Justice for ten years.
Key Competencies
Strategic communications consultancy, communications for institutions and associations, campaigns, crisis PR, media coaching
„Communications is my vocation, not just a job. This passion is complemented by many years of experience and strategic know-how and forms the basis of my professional life. My guiding principles are quality, ethical conduct and the will for dialogue.“
Christian Kollmann
founder, partner, consultant
Christian Kollmann began his career in the communications sector in the early 1980s as a communications consultant, agency manager and managing director at Agentur Pubrel, later Pubrel Hill & Knowlton. Ten years later, he stepped into self-employement, initially alone with CKC – Christian Kollmann Communications. In 1999, he founded the agency communication matters together with Meta Raunig-Hass and Peter Menasse. He ran the agency together with co-partner Dagmar Hemmer until 2023. Christian has been working for the agency as an external consultant since 2024. For ten years he was active in leading positions at the Public Relations Verband Austria (PRVA) (two years as president, eight years as a board member) and worked as a lecturer at the universities in Vienna and Salzburg as well as at the Danube University in Krems. Christian was also Chairman of the international agency network ECCO, based in London and has been involved in the Austrian Ethics Council for PR for many years.
Key Competencies
Strategic communications consultancy, crisis and conflict communications, public participation, media coaching, public affairs
„At the interface between politics, business and society, communication and a high degree of responsibility are the keys to success.“
Mag.a Anna Jonas, M.A.I.S.
Senior Consultant
Her studies in political science and international relations, as well as a strong interest in the role of communication and the dialogue between politics, business and society, form Anna Jonas’ theoretical foundation. So far this has led her into the practice fields of cultural and public diplomacy, most recently as support to the Austrian team at the United Nations in New York. Since 2019, Anna has been supporting communication matters as a senior consultant.
Key Competencies
Stakeholder, Issues, and Knowledge Management
„Understanding and communicating context is a valuable service that requires a high level of integrity.“
Franciska Göweil, MSc
Senior Consultant
Franciska Göweil studied Political Science in Vienna and International Politics in Leuven (Belgium). Working in the European Parliament and in an international company in the pharmaceutical industry gave Franciska direct insight into the field of public affairs at national and European level. She joined communication matters in October 2022 and supports the public affairs team as a senior consultant.
Key Competencies
Stakeholder, Issues, and Knowledge Management
„Communication fascinates me with all its versatility and potential impact. Developing core messages and helping them reach their target groups is particularly interesting to me.“
Mag.a Iris Eibelhuber
Senior Consultant
The fields of media and politics have fascinated Iris Eibelhuber since her youth. That’s why she decided to study journalism and communication science as well as political science at the University of Vienna. Alongside her studies, she gained her first editorial experiences in various media fields. After completing her master’s degree, Iris worked at APA DeFacto in the area of media monitoring for three and a half years and has been supporting the public relations team at communication matters as a senior consultant since February 2021. In addition she is a member of the management team.
Key Competencies
Public and media Relations, web communication, wordings
„It all begins with listening. From it arise the words that build bridges between people, ideas, and perspectives. In a time when communication is often louder than it is clear, listening means seeking to understand — to create connection through language.“
Marvin Anton Müller, BA in Business
Junior Consultant
Marvin Anton Müller is about to complete his Master’s degree in Communication Management at FHWien WKW. His experience in the field of communications began early on and spans positions in local journalism, advertising agencies, and the editorial team of an established online music platform. Work in the social sector sharpened his sense of empathy, listening, and authenticity; all key elements of effective communication. With his analytical and detail-oriented approach, he combines linguistic precision with strategic thinking and social awareness. Since August 2025, he has been contributing this expertise to the team at communication matters.
Key Competencies
Public relations and media communications, Copywriting
„I have always been interested in media, public relations and marketing - reaching people through communication and getting messages across effectively fascinates me in particular.“
Alexandra Reiseneder
Junior Consultant
In addition to her studies at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Alexandra Reiseneder gained practical experience at a laboratory service provider. Since December 2021, she has been a junior consultant at communication matters, supporting the public relations team in the implementation of projects and taking on administrative tasks.
Key Competencies
Public and media relations, wordings, back office
„Communication is much more than the exchange of information: it is the tool we use to shape perceptions, build relationships, and initiate change.“
Vanessa Steiner, MSc BA
JUNIOR CONSULTANT
Vanessa Steiner studied communication science, and psychology at the University of Vienna. Even during her studies, she was drawn to the world of public relations and journalism: among other things, she completed internships in the press office of the Austrian Embassy in Washington, D.C., at the European Parliament in Brussels, and at a major Austrian daily newspaper. She has always been fascinated by how psychological mechanisms influence communication strategies and how complex content can be conveyed in a way that is understandable and tailored to the target audience. She joined the Communication Matters team as a junior consultant in October 2025.
Key Competencies
Public relations and media communications, Copywriting
„Communication is the cornerstone of social, political, and economic progress. It facilitates dialogue, drives societal growth, and enables meaningful engagement with key issues.“
Anna Strahl, BA
Junior Consultant
Anna Strahl studied Political Science and Public Law in Germany and is currently in the final phase of her master’s degree in Journalism and Communication Studies. During her undergraduate studies, she was particularly interested in the intersection of political and communication processes. Alongside her studies, she gained practical experience at an environmental protection organization, where she actively supported campaigns.
„My world is centred on numbers. They help me create the organisational and economic basis on which the creative energy at our agency can unfold.“
Aleksandra Vasic
Back Office
In 2009, Aleksandra Vasic graduated from business school in Vienna. During her work experience in the medical industry, Aleksandra discovered her great interest in numbers. Therefore, she started an apprenticeship as a certified accountant and personnel accounting clerk. With enthusiasm, she was able to put what she had learned into practice at the Viennese advertising agency pi-five. Since 2014, she has been supporting the communication matters team in accounting and as an assistant to the management.
Key Competencies
Back office, accounting
