Effective science and innovation communication
We advise research institutions, universities, start-ups, innovative SMEs, science funding organizations, and scientists — and help them communicate their research effectively and efficiently.
What we do.
/01 Strategy and organization.
Effective science communication begins with clear goals and strategies. We connect communication directly to your organization’s objectives. We help improve structures, workflows, and resource allocation, and we strengthen your communication team’s skills. The outcome? More efficient communication that requires less effort to reach your goals.
/02 Target audiences, messages, and communication channels.
We help you identify and better understand the relevant target audiences and reach them through the appropriate communication channels. We assist in refining the strategic messages for these audiences. The result is more effective science communication with measurable impact.
/03 Analysis and benchmarking.
At our clients’ request, we analyse the current state of their science communication and assess what the communication can and should achieve. The results form a solid basis for our recommendations on how to further develop the communication strategy.
/04 Start of implementation.
At our clients’ request, we assist with the initial implementation of proposals and help those responsible for communications to manage the workload involved. The result is the full implementation of the suggested improvements.
Who we are.
We are professionals who come together on a project basis to bring the best possible expertise to the specific challenges of our clients. This makes us competent, fast, and flexible.
We draw our expertise from years of hands-on experience in the communication of various national and international research and research-funding organizations, as well as media outlets that report on science and innovation.
How we work — and what makes us different.
We believe in the strategic role of science communication for research and teaching organizations.
We develop practical recommendations for implementing communication strategy in day-to-day operations — even with limited time and financial resources.
Our primary focus is on the quality of our work for our clients.
Quality over quantity.
Whenever possible, we avoid working for multiple clients at the same time so that we can fully dedicate ourselves to each one.
Passion as a profession.
Our profession is our passion — and we act accordingly.
Pro-bono-engagement.
We use free periods for further training, tool development, or pro bono work for non-profit science organizations.
Blog
Our perspective on current topics.
References.
International research-driven pharmaceutical company
International and interdisciplinary initiative to support early-career researchers and increase visibility; building networks and initiating scientific collaborations.
Redesign of the visual branding and implementation across all communication channels; integration of communication channels.
Design and implementation, together with a market research firm, of a Europe-wide survey to determine the organization’s awareness and perception, in order to strategically further develop its activities.
Concept, launch, and management of a European fellowship program for aspiring and established science journalists.
About the founder of scicommcouncil.
Dr. Tilmann Kießling
Has many years of practical experience in various communications functions in consulting, the research-based pharmaceutical industry, and science funding, including science communication, communications strategy, academic relations, marketing communications, and as a press spokesperson. Tilmann Kießling holds a PhD in Chemistry (LMU Munich) and an MBA in Communications & Leadership (TU Munich).
