Laying the groundwork for a successful merger

We helped flanders.bio and MEDVIA prepare communications and align digital strategy ahead of Biovia’s launch. In the run-up to their merger into Biovia, flanders.bio and MEDVIA needed clarity and direction. They faced critical choices about what to keep, what to integrate, and how to communicate the transition effectively. We supported them with strategic advice, channel analysis, and a merger communication plan.

 

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Bringing two organizations into one clear direction

Mergers don’t just happen behind the scenes; they play out in inboxes, feeds, websites, and minds. As flanders.bio and MEDVIA prepared to become Biovia, they needed to ensure that their communication, branding, and digital channels would move in step with the organizational change.

Which social accounts to continue? What kind of content does the audience actually engage with, and does that differ between newsletters and social media?
And above all: how do we communicate the merger in a way that’s clear, credible, and aligned across every touchpoint?

We were brought in ahead of the merger to help answer these questions.

The process of our collaboration

We began with an in-depth analysis of their most important communications and marketing channels:

  • We evaluated their LinkedIn performance, post frequency, content themes, and engagement patterns on both company profiles

  • We audited both newsletter platforms to understand what was working, what could be optimized, and where overlap or inefficiencies existed

Based on this, we provided clear, actionable recommendations, including suggested experiments, improved content planning, and strategic advice on what to consolidate or retire.

Once the merger was official, we supported Biovia with a communication strategy and rollout plan:

  • We created a tactical communication plan outlining clear, actionable steps for handling the transition across LinkedIn, newsletters, websites, and search.
  • We advised on how to phase out legacy channels while preserving reach and ensuring smooth redirects to Biovia.
  • We provided GDPR-compliant guidance for newsletters, helping them communicate transparently and lawfully with their audience.
  • We suggested SEA and LinkedIn strategies to manage branded search traffic and maintain visibility during the rebrand.

The plan was developed together and implemented by the Biovia team.

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Biovia contacted DauntlessDonkey prior to our merger, which equally brought together two organizations. We had to make decisions about which programs, accounts and applications to use from which company. Daan provided invaluable advice regarding our databases, social media and communications strategies for the pre- and post-merger periods. He carried out analyses of our comms and marketing channels, offering us the insight we needed to be able to make swift and accurate decisions. Thanks, Daan!

Biovia about the collaboration

The added value of working with DauntlessDonkey

Mergers demand trust, clarity, and timing. Our role was to bring structure to complexity and help Biovia make data-driven decisions at every step. We combined in-depth analysis with strategic planning to ensure that all available insights were not just collected, but translated into clear, focused action. The result: a communication approach that wasn’t just reactive to the merger, but fully prepared to build on what worked and move forward with confidence.

Want to find out how DauntlessDonkey can support your communication during a merger or rebrand?

Let’s talk!

 

Leave us a message to get a free consultation, and we’ll contact you to discuss a tailored approach for your communication strategy.

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