Frequently asked questions
Communicating between Belgium and France: your questions.
Communicating between Belgium and France
Why can't a Belgian company simply reuse its communication in France?
Because the media, cultural references and expectations are different. A message that works in Brussels or Liège can go unnoticed in Paris or Lyon: angles, examples, vocabulary and media choices all need adapting. Translating is not enough — you have to transpose.
What are the differences between Belgian and French media?
In France, the major national media are concentrated in Paris and the regional press carries real weight; competition for journalists' attention is intense. In French-speaking Belgium, the landscape is tighter, with a limited number of major titles and channels, and more direct relationships. Newsrooms, timing and the stories they look for are therefore different.
How do you get French media interested in a Belgian SME?
By starting from what their readers care about, not from what the company wants to say. In practice: identifying the journalists who cover your sector, building an angle that speaks to a French audience (a figure, a trend, an innovation, a leader with something to say) and pitching the right format at the right time.
Do I need to be established in the other country already?
No. Support can start before a launch, during a market entry, or when brand awareness lags behind an existing commercial presence.
Our services
What does a media relations agency actually do?
It helps a company gain media visibility it cannot buy: articles, interviews, op-eds, radio or TV appearances. To do so, it identifies the right journalists, builds stories that interest them, writes press releases and press kits, prepares spokespeople and tracks coverage.
Can you guarantee press coverage?
No — and no honest PR professional can: journalists remain free to choose. What is guaranteed is rigorous targeting, angle-building and follow-up, transparent reporting on every action, and a clear review of the coverage obtained.
How do you measure results?
Each engagement has its own indicators, agreed at the outset: number and quality of media mentions, outlets reached, key messages picked up, speaking opportunities, growth in executive visibility, inbound requests. You receive regular reports on actions taken and their effects.
Do you support executives on LinkedIn?
Yes. We define an editorial line, topics and a publishing rhythm with you, and help you write content that showcases your expertise to decision-makers in the target country.
Do you handle sensitive or crisis communication?
Yes, in an advisory role: preparing messages, spokespeople and media responses when a delicate situation affects your company. Talk to us as early as possible, ideally before the situation arises.
Which industries do you work with?
Primarily companies with expertise worth explaining: B2B technology and software, industry and mobility, health and medtech, cleantech and circular economy, professional services, finance and listed companies.
Working with us
How much does it cost?
Every engagement is quoted individually, based on scope, deliverables and duration. Many companies start with a short audit before moving to monthly support. The first conversation is free and without commitment.
How does the first contact work?
You describe your project through the contact form. We reply within two business days and suggest a 30-minute call. You then receive a clear proposal: scope, deliverables, timeline and quote.
Do you also work with French companies expanding into Belgium?
Yes. The same know-how applies both ways: understanding the French-speaking Belgian media landscape, adapting the message and building the right relationships to earn credibility with Belgian audiences.
Do you cover Flanders and Dutch-language media?
Our core focus is French-speaking Belgium and France. For projects that require a presence in Flanders, we work with trusted Dutch-speaking partners rather than claiming to cover everything alone.
Do you work remotely?
Yes, most meetings take place by video call. We travel to Brussels, Wallonia and Paris when a project requires it: meetings, interviews, events.
Do you work in English?
Yes. Meetings, working documents and part of the content can be produced in English, particularly for international companies or non-French-speaking leadership teams.
