Jonna Varhama is the new partner of Manifesto. Varhama has been working for Manifesto for seven years as Client Director for sales and development of marketing communications services at the office and B2C customers.
‘’For many years, Jonna has been one of the leading spirits of Manifesto and she holds an important role in the growth of our B2C business. With Jonna’s leadership, our B2C team have got several new customers. Our B2C team have also had great success in marketing competitions. Manifesto aims at growth, and growth is generated through skilled and passionate people and that is why nominating Jonna as our new partner is an important part of our strategy,’’ says Manifesto’s CEO and partner Harri Kammonen.
‘’In Manifesto, I especially appreciate the open working culture of the company and the management’s trust in the employees. It is reflected not only in the company’s success and customer satisfaction but also in the employee’s long careers in Manifesto. We can do a versatile and challenging work with both Finnish and international leading brands and develop their business through communications. Partnership is a natural way for me to continue working in Manifesto with even more passionately,’’ says Varhama.
Varhama has over 20 years of experience in communications. Before Manifesto, Varhama was employed by communications agency JKL (today MS&L Helsinki). She has also worked as communications advisor in Aktia and UPM-Kymmene.
Varhama with her team and advertising agency Bob the Robot won the Campaign of the Year prize with the #IAMTOMOFFFINLAND campaign at the prestigious Digital Communication Awards competition in September.
2017 is a year of reform and development for Manifesto. In addition to developing services, Manifesto will open its first showroom at the end of October.
‘’We are moving to new premises at Kamppi. The new premises allow us to open a showroom and thus extend our services to B2C customers. The new premises are also excellent for organizing events and training,’’ says Kammonen.
Manifesto helps its customers in, for example, corporate and marketing communications and public affairs. Manifesto’s customers include, among others, Amazon Web Services, Byggmax, Facebook, Fazer, Finnkino, HUS, Paulig, Solita, Sony and Unity Technologies. Manifesto was founded in 2000 and employs 15 communications professionals. The company’s sales estimate for this year is approximately €1.1 million.