About — MS Marketing

    About

    Our culture, values and team

    Creativity begins with the courage to think differently. Question. Experiment. Fail. That's where real growth starts.

    At MS Marketing, human-centricity is the foundation of all our creative work. We believe the most impactful ideas — those that truly move people and grow businesses — are born from a deep understanding of people's needs, desires, and motivations. We create value for people first, because that is the most authentic and sustainable way to create value for brands.

    We put this philosophy into practice by combining brand experience, customer experience, and commercial expertise into a seamless whole. Every touchpoint is part of a unified path that is both emotionally resonant and strategically sharp.

    Our team consists of marketing strategists, brand specialists, partnership experts, and project coordinators who bring together diverse experience from different industries. Their varied perspectives and local expertise are our strength — they help us understand a complex world and create work that truly resonates.

    15+

    Years of experience

    200+

    Completed projects

    50+

    Satisfied clients

    12

    Experts

    Our Culture

    We believe the best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives meet. Our culture is built on openness, continuous learning, and the courage to try something new.

    Every team member brings unique expertise and perspective that enriches the whole. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

    MS Marketing team collaboration

    Our Values

    Courage

    We dare to challenge conventions and find new solutions that set your brand apart from competitors.

    Collaboration

    We act as partners, not subcontractors. Together we build results that stand the test of time.

    Impact

    Every decision is based on data and strategy — creativity without results is just art.

    Transparency

    Open communication and clear processes are the foundation of all collaboration.

    Maria Smura — CEO & Partnership & Brand Strategist, MS Marketing

    Maria Smura

    CEO & Partnership & Brand Strategist

    Founder and visionary of MS Marketing, who combines strategic brand thinking and partnership building. Under Maria's leadership, the agency has grown into a creative force that helps brands find their truly distinctive place in the market.

    Mika Tikkala — Market Entry Expert, MS Marketing

    Mika Tikkala

    Market Entry Expert

    Mika helps international brands and companies enter the Finnish market strategically and efficiently. His deep understanding of the local business environment and consumer behavior makes market entry smooth and results-driven.

    Jasmin Laine — Project Coordinator — Strategy in Action, MS Marketing

    Jasmin Laine

    Project Coordinator — Strategy in Action

    Jasmin leads client projects from strategy to execution and acts as the main point of contact throughout the implementation. She turns plans into action, keeping projects on track, on time and aligned with the brand's goals.

    Lelu Ojansivu — Sponsorship & Partnership Manager, MS Marketing

    Lelu Ojansivu

    Sponsorship & Partnership Manager

    Lelu is responsible for building and managing sponsorship and partnership relationships. She creates strategic collaboration models that deliver value to both brands and partners — ensuring every collaboration supports business goals.

    Our Partners

    We are proud to work with diverse brands and companies across different industries.

    Xposure Factory — MS Marketing partner
    Kohtaamistoimisto Fridays — MS Marketing partner
    Nordic Event Management — MS Marketing partner

    Brands We've Worked With

    A selection of the brands and companies we have collaborated with.

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