Very Finnish Problems is Finland's most popular international social media brand. Now present on 5 different social channels, it shares memes, images, videos, and stories, from the fantastically funny to the intriguingly educational, with one thing in common: they’re all about Finland.
Challenge
We wanted an opportunity to practice what we preach. So, the challenge was simple: Could we create a social media brand about Finland, grow it, and maintain its popularity?
Solution
Our Creative Director and Co-founder, Joel Willans, used his unique social media experience and methodology to create a Facebook page that within a month had over 15 000 fans. By finding relevant audiences across different social platforms, he was able to build the community through organic shares and engagement and a continual refinement of content. This combination of creativity and data analysis had a dramatic effect.
Outcome
With over 420 000 followers on 5 social channels, Very Finnish Problems now reaches an average of 10 million people, worldwide, every month making it Finland’s most successful viral brand. We’re now able to experiment with engagement and posts, get to know our audiences better, and dig deeper than ever into what truly works. What’s more, thanks to Joel’s best-selling book series and chart-topping podcast, Very Finnish Problems has now gone beyond social.
