
On May 15, 2025, FleishmanHillard Budapest played a pivotalrole in organizing a high-impact press briefing for Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK),demonstrating the agency’s dynamic capabilities in international investmentpromotion and media relations.

One of the most important yet often underestimated keys to successful corporate communication is insight. But what exactly does this term mean, and how can it make our communication relevant, credible and motivating for the target audience?

The rebranding of the Orchestra was one of our most complex and unique projects. A new identity for an internationally known band with a 60-year history had to be created in such a way that it would appeal to future audiences and stand out in international competition.

When InnoEnergy - now Inno - was looking for a regional communication partner, one thing was certain: they did not need 14 different voices, but a common narrative in East-Central Europe. Our task was to create a hub agency model from Budapest that would simultaneously provide strategic unity, rapid decision-making, and real local relevance in up to 14 countries.

The sudden departure of SAP Hungary’s managing director, and the scandal that unfolded around it, once again highlighted that crisis management requires more than quick reaction. Thoughtful, well-structured and consistent communication plays an equally critical role. Without it, a company’s reputation can suffer long-term damage. This case also shows that ambiguity and vague wording often cause greater harm than the initial crisis itself. The aim of this article is not to detail the events at the company or to speculate, but to illustrate the challenges of managing a crisis rooted in organisational culture and structure.

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