I help international companies enter and grow in France and the EU. My role is to open the right doors: media, trade shows, press, and industry networks.
You're accountable for revenue in a new market. You need a local communications lead who understands how deals get built in France — through the right press, the right events, and the right industry relationships.
Need: local comms lead, right press and events, industry relationships.
You need communications that open doors — with the right media, the right trade shows, and the right contacts already in place. Cannes, Grand Pavois, METSTRADE: you show up, I make sure it works.
Need: sector visibility, trade show presence, qualified contacts.
You need a senior local lead who can adapt your positioning for France, manage local vendors, and make sure your message lands with the right industry audience.
Need: local positioning, vendor management, market-fit messaging.
Founder · Bubble Communication
Expertise built in the field.
For over twenty years, I have worked with companies, brands and events in France and internationally. My career has been built at the intersection of communications, PR, events and visibility development for organisations operating in competitive, technical or highly relational environments.
I work primarily across four areas:
Boat builders, equipment manufacturers, distributors, specialist media, trade shows and professional organisations. A demanding sector where communications, commerce, innovation, international networks and customer experience all converge.
Designing and managing communications strategies before, during and after events. PR, media partnerships, content, visibility and stakeholder coordination.
Supporting executives, communications directors and marketing teams looking to structure their communications, build consistency and strengthen their visibility without hiring a full-time communications manager.
Beyond sector, my clients are generally looking for the same thing: someone who quickly understands their challenges, identifies priorities and turns scattered activity into coherent, managed, effective communications.
20+
years of expertise
B2B & B2C
FR/EN
Bilingual · France
& international
1
single point
of contact · 100% senior
Trade shows, press outreach, LinkedIn, newsletters — the activity is there. But without a local read on what builds trust in France, you're spending without knowing what's working.
Agency, distributor, PR support, event contacts — all moving independently. Without a senior local lead who owns the coordination, your message fragments and your market entry stalls.
Presence without preparation and follow-through doesn't convert. In France and the EU, market access comes from the right relationships — built before, during, and after the stand.
One point of contact.
Full coverage.
From local positioning to execution, with the media, trade shows, press, and industry networks that matter for France and the EU.
One senior lead who connects your international team to the French landscape and keeps the work moving.
A clear market view, practical next steps, and recommendations shaped by local media, trade shows, and industry networks. You know where to focus to build traction in France and the EU.
PR and media planning for France and the EU, annual communications strategy, editorial content for French-speaking audiences, LinkedIn positioning, trade show preparation and follow-up. Pick one service or combine. No long-term lock-in.
Local insight, the right contacts, and a clear route into the French and EU market. I set the direction, coordinate vendors, create content, and report monthly. 6-month minimum. Scope defined together up front.
| Criterion | Agency | Freelance / Junior | Outsourced lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market entry strategy | Often broad, not grounded in France and EU | Usually too limited for cross-border launch | Built around entering France and the EU |
| Day-to-day execution | Fragmented across several people | Yes, when the brief is very clear | Yes, always tied to local market priorities |
| Local industry knowledge | Depends on the team assigned | Usually limited | Deep knowledge of French and EU nautical and technical B2B markets |
| Single point of contact | Account manager + wider team | Yes | Yes |
| Cost | Higher, with overhead and margins baked in | Lower, but limited | Predictable and transparent |
| Execution ownership | Spread across the team | Not fully accountable | Fully owned |
We begin with a straightforward conversation about your goals in France and the EU, what stage you're at, and where the gaps are. You get an honest view of what will help you enter the market with traction.
I assess the channels, contacts, trade shows, press opportunities, and industry networks that matter in your sector. Then I map out the right local angle and a prioritised plan to move forward.
We start on the most useful priorities first — introductions, visibility, and market access. No long handover, no waiting around. The work begins quickly, focused on France and EU results.
No long-term commitment. You define the scope, I deliver a defined result.
Identifying the right media, building the messages, activating contacts, tracking coverage. Specialist press in France and internationally.
PR only: €1,500 / month
PR + media plan: €2,250 / month
Key messages, priorities, calendar and budget. A structured, prioritised and actionable plan from week one. You stop reacting to your communications.
Package: €1,500 · newsletter or LinkedIn add-on: on quote
Editorial line, newsletters, articles, executive thought leadership. Your content produced consistently. Nothing for you to write.
Quote-based · depending on format and scope
Positioning, editorial line, content brief and framing, KPIs tracked. Minimum 1 post per week. LinkedIn works for your visibility: you approve, I steer.
Get in touch · depending on scope and frequency
PR · B2B marine equipment brand · France & EU market entry
Full coverage in French specialist media and targeted European titles · annual renewal · single senior point of contact
LinkedIn · B2B brand · entering the French market · zero paid
+65%
Organic audience growth in 1 month · CTR 9–10% vs 4–6% sector average · No paid social
Newsletter · B2B brand · French-speaking audience
×12
Click rate 0.24% → 3%
Open rate 19.5% → 33%
Trade show entry · marine client · METSTRADE Amsterdam
1st
First international trade show · structured from scratch · press accreditations, media coverage, industry contacts
Véronique is professional and organised. Always spot on with marketing campaigns and strategy fit. Great communicator and a pleasure to work with.
Véronique has an intimate knowledge of the boating industry and the leisure marine world. This expertise, combined with her solid command of modern marketing and communications, led me to entrust her with important assignments at Multicoques Mag and Multihulls World.
Véronique is an undisputed expert in media relations. Her professionalism, her unwavering responsiveness and her perfect command of communications have allowed NVequipment to reach a new level. Working with her is a genuine pleasure day-to-day and the results speak for themselves. Rigorous, dynamic and remarkably fluid in her interactions, she masters her subject and her contribution goes well beyond what's expected. Thank you for a collaboration that made my day-to-day so much easier.
I worked with Véronique several times at Grand Pavois and was able to see first-hand her value and her deep commitment.
No. The marine industry is one of my core areas of expertise, but I also work with industrial companies, professional organisations, events specialists and B2B businesses. What my clients share is a common need for visibility, brand awareness and growth.
No. You work directly with me. I am your single point of contact and personally carry out the assignments entrusted to me. Where complementary expertise is needed, I draw on a trusted network of partners and manage their coordination, while maintaining overall strategic oversight.
Because not every organisation needs, or can afford, to hire a full-time communications manager. I step in as senior-level reinforcement: setting priorities, steering activity and coordinating stakeholders, without adding to your headcount.
Yes. Assignments can be carried out remotely, in person or in a hybrid format. Based in La Rochelle, I work across France and internationally.
Yes. I regularly work alongside senior management, marketing teams, commercial teams and external suppliers. My role is often to bring consistency, coordination and a complementary perspective.
Yes. Not every assignment requires a monthly retainer. Some clients come to me solely for a trade show, a product launch, a PR campaign or a one-off communications project. I can manage preparation, coordination and follow-up: PR, media planning, media events, content, spokesperson prep or post-event exploitation.
Yes. I work in French and English with specialist media and clients in France and abroad. My experience in the marine industry and professional trade shows means I work regularly with European and international editorial teams, distributors and organisations.
Both. I work with SME directors and large structured groups alike, as well as professional associations and event organisers. What matters is not the size of the organisation but the clarity of the objectives and the will to move forward.
It starts with a first conversation. The goal is to understand your context, objectives and constraints. If I think I can help, I quickly put forward a clear framework: scope, deliverables, timeline and budget.
There's no standard duration. Some assignments span a few days, others several months or years. The pace depends on your objectives, available resources and company calendar.
Fees depend on the scope of the assignment, the level of involvement required and the duration. A detailed quote is always provided before any work begins, so you have full visibility on what is included and the associated costs.
I'm not a web developer, graphic designer, video producer or social media manager. That said, I can help you define your needs, select the right suppliers and coordinate their work within a coherent strategy.
Good market entry starts with a good fit. Here are the situations where I decline.
I'm here to help international companies enter France and the EU with a clear strategy, not to churn out output without direction.
Media, trade shows, press, and industry networks take time to activate properly. I move efficiently, but I don't promise instant traction.
Working across France and the EU takes time, attention, and access. Below that level, I can't deliver the standard of support I expect.
I need your input to shape the right local approach. Without proper back-and-forth, I can't bridge your business into the French and EU landscape.
That's the gap I help close.
Let's talk — 30 minutes is enoughWe look at where you are with your French or EU market entry, what you need to move forward, and whether I'm the right person to help. Thirty minutes is enough.
Or directly: vlargeau@agencebubble.com