Hibou BV
Generaal Vetterstraat 82-2
1059 BW Amsterdam
Nederland

KvK
72072423
BTW
NL 858974022B01
OWNIT

About us

Why we exist

We are Hibou, a PR & Influencer agency. Our name means ‘owl’ in French: the ruler of the forest, who hears every sound, keeps a sharp eye out, exudes authority, and is the universal symbol of wisdom.

And exactly that wisdom is missing in our line of work. PR and influencer marketing should be about credibility, but too often it’s about superficial attention-seeking. Silly PR stunts. Press releases for show. Influencers without substance. Likes without impact.

Every online mention is assigned an absurd ‘media value.’ This makes it seem like a lot of attention has been generated, but the next day, everyone has already forgotten about it.

At Hibou, we don’t believe in attention. We believe in authority.

An authority doesn’t chase ‘likes’ or try to game the news cycle with empty stunts. An authority doesn’t follow; it leads. It has substance. It makes sure what’s said actually matters. And it’s taken seriously—not just today, but tomorrow too.

That’s why our mission is to help brands become the authority in their own industry. Many of us come from journalism. We know how public conversations are shaped—and how a brand can grow into a real authority.

Real influence doesn’t start with shouting. It starts by watching and listening. By understanding what’s going on in society—and daring to have a point of view. It’s not about ‘likes’. It’s about content that matters. That’s how you build relationships with other experts—whether they’re journalists or influencers who increasingly shape the conversation.

Hibou helps brands build authority: focus on substance, take a stand, grow your influence, and start leading the conversation. Whether you’re big or small, we’ll help you become the leader in your industry. And that’s what makes your brand truly credible.

HIBOU – OWN IT.

Our team

Matthijs Rutten

Founder

John Meulemans

Founder & Strategy Hibou/x

Portretfoto van Sandra Hofstede, Managing Director bij Hibou.

Sandra Hofstede

Managing Director

Edwin van Druten

Head of Strategy

Aniek Schmal

Commercial Lead

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Benjamin Fledderus

Head of Public Relations

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Milan de Wijs

Senior PR Consultant

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Björn van den Ham

Senior PR Consultant

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Stephanie Pols

Finance | Operations

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Lisa van Huijkelom

PR Consultant

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Adinda Kavanagh

Projectmanager

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Tjalling van Dijk

Project Lead

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Lieke Lemmens

Project Lead

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Elise Fikse

Project Lead

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Vincent Andriessen

Project Lead

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Brad Kokke

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Daphne Kemp

Social & Data Specialist

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Maarten Wesseling

AI Lead

Portretfoto van Jamal Allam, AI Specialist bij Hibou.

Jamal Allam

AI Specialist

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Tim van Vliet

Data Specialist

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Martijn Jorritsma

Content Strategist

Our culture

We boldly depart from superficial PR conventions.

By developing a well-thought-out ‘opinion’ with our clients, we turn their brand into an authority.

Björn van den Ham werkt geconcentreerd op laptop in modern kantoor met planten en meerdere schermen.

Brave, because we think differently. We dare to help brands develop an opinion. We innovate, and we enjoy leading the way. Brave stands for being progressive, for courage, and fresh perspective.

Thoughtful, because we analyze, listen, and look further and deeper. We think strategically and base decisions on facts. ‘Thoughtful’ reflects our smart, critical, and substantive approach.

Thoughtful, because we analyze, listen, and look further and deeper. We think strategically and base decisions on facts. ‘Thoughtful’ reflects our smart, critical, and substantive approach.

How do you become a leading brand?