Wow! In 2026, we picked up two main awards and two Certificates of Excellence at the EMEA IN2 SABRE Awards, and we are currently holding our breath over no fewer than twelve finalist entries at the EMEA SABRE Awards. Furthermore, we’ve been shortlisted for Best agency in Europe and Best Workplace in the European communications agencies category.

But what exactly are the SABRE Awards and the IN2 SABRE Awards – and why do they matter?

SABRE stands for Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation & Engagement. It is the world’s largest and most well-known competition in the PR industry.

Unlike advertising awards, SABRE doesn’t focus on individual campaigns. Instead, it rewards what is unique and meaningful in PR: long-term relationship building and strategic understanding of business.

SABRE’s sister competition, the IN2 SABRE Awards, shifts the spotlight from traditional communications to innovative, forward‑looking initiatives and agencies that reshape the industry. In 2026, we are celebrating success with our H72X cyber crisis simulation, which was named the Best new communications service of the year. Our collaboration with NetNordic on the dark web was also recognized, winning in the Research for PR category.

A winning SABRE year like this calls for reflection: what does high-quality PR actually consist of? There are many possible recipes, but below is our perspective:

Deep industry expertise 

PR requires a strategic understanding of business. We believe that insight is built on a strong industry focus. While our client base ranges from software companies to financial services and from energy providers to manufacturers, they are all united by technology; the common thread running through our communications expertise. 

A team driven by curiosity 

Within our team, diverse backgrounds, strengths and perspectives complement one another. Curious minds have chosen to join our team, and we nurture that curiosity through continuous learning. In our view, it increases both our company’s and each individual’s intellectual capital. As a result, there is always someone among us who understands the niche topic, phenomenon, or expertise needed. 

Clients whose technologies change the world 

We work with organizations whose technologies are socially significant. Our clients’ messages deserve to be heard, and that is what fuels our passion to create communications that make the impact of engineers’, chemists’, and developers’ work visible and understandable to a wide range of stakeholders. 

Netprofilen toimitusjohtaja Juha Frey istuu valoisassa toimistossa katsoen kameraan hymyillen.
Press releases | 13.05.2026

Netprofile report: B2B leaders reveal – communications and marketing professionals offered a more strategic role in business 

Etualalla Nitorin toimitusjohtaja ja talousjohtaja, taka-alalla ihmisiä toimistoympäristössä
Press releases | 12.05.2026

Nitor grew profitability by 23 per cent and strengthened its core business in a challenging market

Press releases | 07.05.2026

Netprofile shines at SABRE Awards EMEA 2026: finalist in six categories

Netprofile’s blog | 17.04.2026

In the maritime industry, rescue training is routine – why don’t companies bother to train for cybersecurity emergencies?

Planeetta läikkyy luonnon reunakeston yli
Netprofile’s blog | 02.04.2026

Is sustainability dead?

Netprofile’s blog | 31.03.2026

5+1 tips for effective expert videos

Netprofile’s blog | 27.03.2026

When the production line stops without warning – how industrial companies prepare for cyberattacks

Sosiaalinen hyväksyntä ohjaa sähkömarkkinoiden investointeja
Netprofile’s blog | 27.03.2026

Social acceptance siphons investment decisions in the electricity market 

IT-yrityksen työntekijä löytää makean pisteen teknologian karkkikaupasta.
Netprofile’s blog | 26.03.2026

Finding your sweet spot: How IT companies can truly stand out

erottuvien sisältöjen ideointi energia-alalla
Netprofile’s blog | 25.03.2026

3 smart ways to generate standout content ideas in the energy sector

tehtaan piipusta tupruaa savua, joka muuttuu muovileluiksi
Netprofile’s blog | 04.03.2026

From R&D to ROI: The last mile of innovation is communication

Tuulimyllyjä
Netprofile’s blog | 17.02.2026

Can AI be used responsibly?

uuri futuristinen kone, jossa on pyöreä turbiini ja nosturivarsi, taustalla digitaalisia kuvioita ja ihmisaivoja muistuttava muoto
Netprofile’s blog | 02.02.2026

Seven key manufacturing trends shaping 2026

Viisi vinkkiä fintech-firmalle luottamuspääoman kasvattamiseen
Netprofile’s blog | 19.01.2026

Five communication tips for fintech – how to raise your trust capital

Netprofile’s blog | 12.01.2026

In financial services social media strategy is about trust and expertise

Netprofile’s blog | 02.01.2026

Web Summit 2025: The media landscape is shifting, Gen Z takes the lead, and AI Agents enter everyday life

Netprofile’s blog | 30.12.2025

Create a story before product development – new technology doesn’t sell itself

tekoaly-viestinta
Netprofile’s blog | 20.11.2025

AI Doesn’t Explain Itself – That’s Why Communication Matters 

Netprofilen perustajat Christina Forsgärd ja Juha Frey vastaanottivat palkinnon ICCO-gaalassa.
Press releases | 13.11.2025

ICCO Global Awards 2025: Netprofile Is the World’s Best Mid-Size Consultancy of the Year 

Pino sanomalehtiä.
Netprofile’s blog | 07.11.2025

Communications professionals, help save journalism!

Jiri ja Maisa iloitsevat ICCO-menestyksestä
Press releases | 01.10.2025

ICCO Global Awards: Netprofile ranks among the world’s best communications and marketing agencies – two strong client cases selected as finalists

AI-kuva
Netprofile’s blog | 17.09.2025

When a brochure just won’t cut it: 15 marketing ideas to dominate your next trade fair

fintech
Netprofile’s blog | 14.08.2025

Turning narrative into competitive edge – a trust engineer’s guide to fintech

7 deadly sins
Netprofile’s blog | 07.07.2025

Lust, pride, wrath…– the seven deadly sins in B2B communication

Netprofile’s blog | 13.06.2025

The big tackles are yet to come – how should enterprises approach AI adoption? 

Netprofile’s blog | 28.05.2025

AI value hunt – and limited success

Netprofile’s blog | 16.05.2025

We wrote a report on AI in marcomms – here’s how AI helped us do it 

Netprofile’s blog | 06.05.2025

Insight Track 2025 report: AI boosts marketing and communications efficiency – but where’s the competitive edge?

Netprofile’s blog | 05.05.2025

Netprofile’s award-winning team grows with two new talents

Netprofile’s blog | 11.04.2025

Silence is golden – but does this hold true in media relations?