HAVE Kommunikation

What HAVE Kommunikation does

HAVE Kommunikation is a Danish full-service communications agency founded in 1983 by Christian Have, originally as a sole proprietorship and grown into a 30-employee firm with offices in Copenhagen (Nørrebro) and Aarhus. The firm specializes in PR, public affairs, strategic communication, event production, social media marketing, and crisis advisory for clients in Denmark's cultural, arts, film, and public sectors. Named clients span film production and distribution (Nordisk Film, Zentropa, TV 2, Scanbox), major performing-arts institutions (Det Kongelige Teater, Hofteatret, Reumert award), festivals and music events (Heartland via Live Nation, Grøn Koncert via Muskelsvindfonden, Roskilde Airshow), municipalities (Odense Kommune, Visit Odense), national government bodies (Forsknings- og Uddannelsesministeriet), and social-cause NGOs (Dansk Folkehjælp).

The company generates revenue through fee-based professional services billed on a project or retainer basis, delivered through six integrated service disciplines (PR, Public Affairs, Strategy/Analysis, Events/Awards, Social Media/Marketing, Leadership & Crisis Advisory). The business model is relationship-led B2B sales with no proprietary technology platform; all work is human-delivered consulting. New business is acquired through industry reputation, personal networks, thought leadership (KulturAgenda opinion platform, staff columns in Jyllands-Posten, Berlingske, Avisen Danmark), and an active conference and podcast presence.

Beyond its core agency work, HAVE operates an ecosystem of proprietary initiatives — the KulturAgenda opinion platform, the Artbeat Prisen culture-journalism award, the Artbeat Konferencen (with Roskilde University), Digitalt Kompas, NORD 55° Nordic media initiative, Resonans education festival, BLOOM internship program, AI Taskforce for Kultur og Medier, and the KulturHave TV program on dk4 — which function both as talent pipelines and category-defining brand assets. Michael Feder has served as CEO since 2010 (joined the firm in 2000), with founder Christian Have now in a strategic director role; the leadership group was widened in recent years with the addition of Public Affairs Director Ole Winther (2022), Chief Advisor Emilie Selin, Aarhus head Stine Albrechtsen, and CFO Henrik Hansen. The firm is pursuing B Corp certification, expected in 2026.

Name

HAVE Kommunikation

Legal name

HAVE Kommunikation

Website

https://have.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HAVE Kommunikation is a Danish full-service communications agency founded in 1983, serving cultural institutions, film companies, theaters, municipalities, festivals, and NGOs with PR, public affairs, events, and strategic communications from offices in Copenhagen and Aarhus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Communication Services: HAVE Kommunikation generates revenue by providing fee-based consulting and project services to clients in the cultural, arts, and public sectors. Services include PR campaigns, public affairs, strategic communication, event production, and social media marketing, billed on a project or retainer basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HAVE Kommunikation is a full-service Danish communications bureau providing PR, public affairs, strategic communication, event/award production, social media marketing, and crisis advisory services to cultural institutions, film companies, theaters, municipalities, and NGOs. The firm operates from Copenhagen and Aarhus with approximately 30 employees, delivering project- and retainer-based engagements primarily within Denmark's arts, culture, and public sectors.

Product overview

HAVE Kommunikation is a full-service communications agency operating as a single unified offering rather than a modular platform. The company provides six integrated service disciplines: PR, Public Affairs, Strategy/Analysis, Events/Awards, Social Media/Marketing, and Leadership/Crisis Advisory. These services are delivered through dedicated teams to clients primarily in Denmark's cultural sector including film, theater, music festivals, museums, and public institutions. Beyond core agency services, HAVE operates proprietary initiatives including the opinion platform KulturAgenda, the Artbeat cultural communication award and annual conference, and the AI Taskforce for Kultur og Medier. The company also runs BLOOM, an internship/talent development program, and produces the TV program KulturHave for dk4. HAVE operates from offices in Copenhagen and Aarhus with approximately 30 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLOOM: Internship program for developing new communication professionals with focus on culture, strategy and advisory skills
• KulturAgenda
• Artbeat Prisen
• Artbeat Konferencen
• KulturHave
• Digitalt Kompas
• NORD 55°
• Resonans

Products and services

• PR Services Strategic public relations services including press releases, media relations, and proactive press campaigns for cultural institutions, film productions, and events.
• Public Affairs Government relations and political communication advisory services helping clients navigate policy decisions and engage with public authorities.
• Strategy / Analysis Strategic consulting and analysis services including positioning, narrative development, and strategic communication principles for cultural and public sector clients.
• Events / Awards End-to-end event production and award show management including concept development, production, execution, casting, budget management, and fundraising for cultural institutions and entertainment clients.
• Social Media / Marketing Social media strategy, content production, campaign management, influencer marketing, and digital marketing services across multiple platforms.
• Leadership and Crisis Advisory Strategic leadership consulting and crisis communication services including proactive crisis preparedness and reactive crisis response for cultural sector leaders.
• Artbeat Prisen Cultural communication award and annual conference established by HAVE Kommunikation recognizing excellence in cultural journalism, organized in collaboration with Roskilde University.
• KulturHave (TV program) Television program produced by HAVE Kommunikation and aired on dk4, serving as a platform for cultural coverage and commentary.

Quantifiable outcome

• H.C. Andersens Hus campaign: Over 800 Danish and 300 international media mentions with a combined reach of over 850 million
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Flint Culture (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partner agency in the United Kingdom as part of HAVE's Northern European network, enabling cross-border communications referrals and collaboration for clients operating across borders.
• Apeland (Norway)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency in Norway within HAVE's Northern European network, facilitating communications collaborations across the Nordic region.
• Agency (Sweden)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency in Sweden within HAVE's Northern European network, enabling joint project referrals and communications support across Sweden.
• OSG (Finland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency in Finland as part of HAVE's Northern European communications network, enabling cross-border client support.
• ArtPress (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency covering German-speaking markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) as part of HAVE's international network, supporting Nordic-DACH communications.
• Artpublicity (Netherlands, Belgium)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency covering the Benelux region within HAVE's Northern European network, enabling communications collaborations in the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Digitalt KompascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding initiative focused on how society can use technology responsibly. The association works to strengthen digital literacy, human control, and ethical anchoring in a technological reality. In September 2025, a national hearing on social media and search engines was held.
• NORD 55°coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA joint Nordic initiative that brings together leading media houses and cultural actors from across the Nordic region to strengthen the Nordic public sphere and cultural conversation.
• Resonans (dannelsesfestival)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA civic education festival organized together with Skolerne i Oure, focusing on the human role in an increasingly digitized world.
• Roskilde Universitet (Artbeat Konferencen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the annual Artbeat Konferencen (culture journalism conference) and Artbeat Prisen (culture journalism award), organized by HAVE in collaboration with Roskilde University.
• Kristina May & Christiane Vejlø (AI Taskforce for Kultur og Medier)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAVE Kommunikation facilitates the AI Taskforce for Kultur og Medier, co-hosted by future analyst Christiane Vejlø and brand/design strategist Kristina May (CEO of AM Copenhagen). The taskforce produces the weekly podcast 'Så må du have held og lykke med det, i hvert fald'.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Geelmuyden Kiese: Largest independent PR and communications agency in the Nordic region with offices across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Directly comparable as a Nordic PR services firm with public affairs capabilities, though broader in scope beyond culture.
• Rud Pedersen Public Affairs: Nordic public affairs and communications consultancy with offices across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Brussels. Comparable for public affairs, government relations, and institutional communications work.
• Advice A/S: Major Danish full-service communications and PR agency with strong public affairs and corporate reputation practices. Directly comparable to HAVE as a Denmark-based PR firm serving institutional and corporate clients.
• Kunde & Co: Established Danish communications agency with focus on brand strategy, PR, and integrated campaigns. Comparable as a Danish full-service communications firm serving major institutional clients.
• First House: Danish public affairs and strategic communications consultancy with strong government and corporate relationships. Comparable to HAVE's public affairs practice and high-stakes advisory positioning in Denmark.
• Apeland: Norwegian communications consultancy and HAVE's Nordic partner agency. Comparable as a Northern European professional services firm focused on PR and strategic communications.
• Flint Culture: UK-based cultural communications agency and HAVE's international partner. Directly comparable niche competitor focused exclusively on arts, culture, and creative sector PR.
• People Group / Prime Time PR: Danish integrated communications group with entertainment, lifestyle, and cultural sector work. Comparable for press campaigns, event PR, and entertainment industry communications in Denmark.

Emerging players

• Kukl & Partners: Danish brand strategy and creative communications agency with a growing cultural-sector practice. Comparable as a Denmark-based boutique firm pursuing similar institutional and cultural clients.

Broad incumbents

• Burson (BCW / WPP): Global public relations and communications network owned by WPP. Comparable as a provider of large-scale PR, public affairs, and crisis communications, though serving a much broader client base beyond culture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubedk4.tv/programserie/?is_active=true&t=KulturHave
• Facebookfacebook.com/havekom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/have-as

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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