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Tailored support from the right team, every time

Die Schwedin. is a large network made up of permanent employees, supplemented by a pool of independent experts.

Some of our creative and strategic partners have been working with us on a near-daily basis for 10+ years. This set-up means we can build an ideal team to tackle almost any communication challenge, even at short notice! We regularly mobilise interdisciplinary teams for projects: Digital marketing experts, multilingual community managers,

translators, designers, photo- and videographers, visual art experts, projects managers, monitoring specialists, and strategic problem-solvers. Do you require specific industry knowledge or particular skillsets? No problem. We are certain we're connected with the right expert for you.

Co-CEO

Maura Hannon

- Global communication expertise
- Strategic CEO and thought leadership positioning
- Content and company innovation

Maura brings international communication experience in diverse industries. Her professional journey is defined by her adeptness in merging meticulous attention to detail with visionary big-picture thinking. Maura is known for achieving results and the infectious smile that embodies her leadership approach. Plants, podcasts and pizzicato keep her in harmony.

Co-CEO

Barbara Schwede

- Lightning-quick business case grasp and 100% solution orientation
- Strategic business communication
- Leader with passion

Barbara is a German language and literature specialist and an engaging communicator. She understands communication is not an end in itself, but a clear message needs clear goals and to added value. She loves the challenge of constant change and the great potential of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Digital Marketing Manager and Ad Specialist

Joanna Bravo

- Social Content Creator
- Social Advertising
- Community Management

Originally from Valais, Joanna is our go-to contact for our French-speaking clients. She has been well-acquainted with agency life for many years and manages ads and campaigns with a flick of the wrist! Joanna is always in a good mood and loves travelling the world with her backpack, recharging her batteries in the fresh air and dashing down Valais’s snowy slopes in the winter.

Communication specialist

Patricia D'Incau

- Research
- Copy writing and editing of journalistic texts
- Content creation

Patricia loves to immerse herself in complex topics. As a journalist for many years, she has a keen sense for good stories and the right tone. She writes editorial plans and social media posts with just as much passion as blogs and newsletters. She also maintains the channels of Die Schwedin. with great attention to detail. The Bernese Oberland native finds her balance on the ski slopes, in the bouldering hall and in the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons. 

Communication specialist

Barbara “Ba” Hauert

- Project Management
- Content Creation & Community Management
- Research

Barbara - known as Ba to avoid confusion in the team - has a backpack full of communications experience: she is an experienced project manager, has worked in corporate communications for several years, knows the challenges of day-to-day business and knows how to acquire customers. Ba communicates with charm, gets to the heart of projects and prioritizes with confidence. She is studying journalism alongside her job and recharges her batteries on ski tours or kitesurfing.

Graphic designer

Melina Hofmann

- Graphics & Layout
- Video editing & animations
- Image concepts

Melina has the perfect touch: as a graphic designer for online and print media, she finds the right visual language for every type of content. She brings content to life with animations, thrives on visualising complex graphics and brings video material into the right form. Melina is bursting with ideas and combines specialist knowledge with personal dedication. The Biel native loves watching orcas in the Canadian wilderness.

Accountant and Reporting Specialist

Delia Schwab

- Accounting & HR
- Back office
- Reporting

Delia handles numbers and analytics with such skill that she makes her colleagues dizzy. Every month, she takes care of our client reports and invoices. In her spare time, this mother of two gets her students moving as a Zumba instructor, enjoys exploring the underwater world while diving, and is a big fan of Hawaii.

Content Marketing Specialist

Julia Deufel

- Copywriting and content marketing
- Resident e-mail marketing expert
- Community management in English, German and Italian

Julia leverages her multicultural background and slick content marketing skills to amplify impact and meaningfully connect with audiences. She is Scottish and German, with life experience in Singapore, Italy, Brazil, the US, China and Switzerland. You can often find her crafting content at the beach or in the mountains.

Multimedia Producer and Business Management Superman

George Eberle

- Photography & Video
- IT Specialist
- Community Manager German

George has a deft sense for skillful phrasing, a practiced eye for emotional images and a critical mind for complex IT issues - George likes challenges and brings calm to tense situations with humor and empathy. As a photographer and videographer, blogger and community manager, he provides us and our customers with advice and support.

We are well connected

Our partners

BUERGY GmbH
Fabian Bürgy
Design, Visual Art & Marketing Communication
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VOS | grafikdesign
Simone Vogel
Graphics & 3D
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Rambling Visuals
Mirjam Loosli
Design & Visual Art
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Klink GmbH
Websites & webbasierte Applikationen
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Lise Gras
French Translator
Diplômée FTI Genève
manugrafik
Manuela Bonetti
Print and Web Design
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How can we help?

I want Social Media.
I need your expertise.
I have specific ideas and need a quote.
What? I only understand train station.
I'll take the lot with chilli!
I am from the competition!
Just looking around, thanks.
My agency is annyoing me.
I want to work for Die Schwedin.
Bull's eye!

How can we support you?

I would like to get to know what you do better.
I'll get in touch with you.
Please contact me.
I have specific ideas and need a quote.

That makes us happy!

You are welcome to get in direct contact with Barbara Schwede or Maura Hannon.

Call Barbara
Call Maura
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Then stop by for a coffee so we can talk shop!

How to find us
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Be inspired

We know how
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Is it the agency or the project?

How about this:

  1. We give you a second opinion on the performance of the current agency.
  2. We show you how we would tackle your project.

Sounds good? Let`s chat to find out how we could work together.

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That makes us happy!

Do get in touch! We would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about vacancies.

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Super! What are you thinking about?

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May we have your phone number?

We can then call and answer your questions. By the way, the Biel train station is only 200 meters away from our office ;)

Wonderful!

We will call you. And to step up the heat, we would be delighted to meet you at the best kebab in the region: Kübban in Biel.

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