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The Story of StratejiCo.

Since the day we were founded in 1987 our core purpose has always been to create value—for both our clients and our team.

We’re a team of {creative problem solvers} who thrive on understanding our clients and co-creating solutions that truly move the needle. We build systems that operate smoothly, anticipate potential disruptions, and address challenges through agile, purposeful steps that keep things flowing. Maybe that’s why we like to say, [Call us when you don’t know who to call.]

We operate within an agile structure, uniting teams of experts from various backgrounds, driven by merit, and able to adapt swiftly to change. Along with their areas of expertise, we empower our team to expand their perspectives and understand the bigger picture.

At StratejiCo., we believe it's more than just a business—it’s a place where learning thrives and professionals come together, proud of their craft and recognized for their impact. We take great pride in the fact that many of our former team members go on to achieve even greater success after their time here.

Today, StratejiCo. continues to learn, innovate, and evolve—with a fresh perspective and the same core values.

Our Journey

1987 The foundation of StratejiCo. was laid with the establishment of the Strategic Research and Planning Company by Selim Oktar.

1994 The company formed a partnership with UK-based leading global research firm MORI (Market and Opinion Research International), leading to the launch of Strateji | Mori, one of Europe’s leading research firms.

2000 Strateji | Mori was named “Most Reputable Company” in its field by Istanbul University’s Faculty of Communication.

2000 Global research leader GfK, the world’s fourth largest market research company at the time, acquired the company’s market research operations. The company was restructured and rebranded as Strateji.

2005 Expanding beyond research and consultancy, the company added international strategic communications and relationship management services—marking the birth of StratejiCo.

2008 StratejiCo. opened offices in Baku and Almaty, beginning operations in the Azerbaijani and Kazakh markets.

2011 StratejiCo. broadened its communication services, specializing in union relations, employee engagement, and community relations, while also publishing analytical reports to support strategic decision-making.

2015 StratejiCo. partnered with prestigious Dutch firm Dröge & van Drimmelen, which offers public and corporate affairs services. The newly opened office in The Hague began serving clients in the Netherlands.

2017 StratejiCo. began supporting organizations in cultural transformation and structural change. With its Purpose Mapping™ Model StratejiCo. became the only consultancy able to offer customized, holistic solutions through the lens of strategy, structure, and culture.

The company also expanded its reputation management services, deepening its expertise in social media monitoring and insight-driven reporting.

2018 StratejiCo. expanded its social media team and services, offering consultancy, execution, and operational management in marketing and marketing communications. It launched Agile Marketing services, becoming one of the first companies in Turkey to both offer and manage its own internal operations through Agile methods.

2020 The COVID-19 Research Series, conducted in collaboration with ERA, received the Silver Owl in the “Social Owl” category at the Baykuş Awards, organized by the Turkish Researchers’ Association (TÜAD).


2021 StratejiCo. further deepened its data- and insight-driven social media services, filling a market gap in insight reporting. That same year, one of Turkey’s largest retail brands—whose social media was managed by StratejiCo. —was ranked the 2nd most admired retail brand globally by Social Bakers.

“StratejiCo.’s Agile Intelligence Model, which integrates social media data, field data, and qualitative insights from focus groups, won Silver Awards in both “Insightful Owl” and “Reputable Owl”categories at the Baykuş Awards.

2022 A large-scale Employee Experience Study, conducted in partnership with ERA and involving over 45,000 participants, earned the Silver Award in the “Contented Owl” category at the Baykuş Awards. In response to growing demand and a rising digital presence, StratejiCo. launched its Agile social media brand Social First., expanding its digital footprint.

2024 StratejiCo. developed the “Purpose-Driven Collective Intelligence Model” —a comprehensive framework that helps organizations build healthy stakeholder relationships, operate authentically, and create end-to-end value based on their unique corporate identity.

StratejiCo. also introduced its Sustainability Communication Model reinforcing its commitment to purposeful consultancy. Alongside these new services, the company unveiled a refreshed brand identity—continuing to listen, understand, co-create, and deliver value for its clients.

Ethical Integrity

Diversity

At StratejiCo., we actively support diversity. Our commitment to equality and responsibility earns us trust and respect from both our employees and our clients.

Anti-Bribery Policy

We fully comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010, and all other relevant legislation that promotes transparency and aims to prevent corruption in international business.

Good Governance and Ethics

We uphold the principles of good governance both within our organization and in our client relationships. StratejiCo.’s founding partner, Selim Oktar, is a board member of the Corporate Governance Association of Turkey (TKYD) and a founding member of the Ethics and Reputation Society (TEİD).