E n g l i s h  S u m m a r y 

The aim of the Association of Finnish Advertisers is to further the interests of advertisers and to promote a policy of informative advertising which conforms to the accepted practice of the trade. The Association writes reports on issues concerning advertising and seeks to improve the conditions of advertising by co-operating with the country’s governmental and decision-making bodies.

The Association has about  400  member companies. The membership consists of major companies operating in the sectors of trade, industry or services. The member companies account for over 80 per cent of Finland’s total advertising expenditure. The Association is a member of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), whose members account for 85 per cent of the global advertising expenditure.

As services to members, the Association provides information and advice on matters concerning advertising; arranges seminars and workshops; commissions surveys; publishes reports, guidebooks and directories; and maintains a library of more than 900 titles on advertising and marketing.

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T h e  s t a f f

Ritva Hanski-Pitkäkoski Managing Director +358 9 6860 8417
Janne Häivälä Business Development Manager +358 9 6860 8414
Anneli Seitsonen-Ceder Training Manager +358 9 6860 8415
Asta Anttila Communications and Research Manager +358 9 6860 8411
Tuija Toivonen Sales Consultant, 
Advertising Sales
+358 9 6860 8416
Satu Karjalainen Project Assistant +358 9 6860 8413
Martta Kemppainen Financial Assistant +358 9 6860 8412
Hilla Pándy Sales Assistant +358 9 6860 8416

Email: firstname.surname@mainostajat.fi

The Association has six working groups  with representatives from member companies. They deal with questions on legislation, brand marketing, business practice, training, market research and publishing.

The Advertiser’s Directory, published annually, contains a wide range of up-to-date information on advertising agencies and other providers of advertising services in Finland. Other publications are produced on such topics as advertising legislation, sponsorship, market research, and trends.

The Association carries out annual surveys on the member’s plans for advertising, sponsorship and market research. It also conducts periodic surveys on trends in the advertising media.