CICOMMUNICATION

What CICOMMUNICATION does

CICOMMUNICATION is a Paris-based independent corporate communications agency founded in 1998, serving French corporates and large-caps including CAC 40, SBF 120, and mid-cap issuers. The firm operates as a human-scale consultancy with 11–50 employees, led by Catherine Isnard, and is structured as a SAS with €80,000 share capital. Its service portfolio spans seven practice areas: media relations, digital and social media, content strategy, brand strategy, financial communications, executive communications, and crisis communications.

The firm's core deliverable is advisory and execution services rather than a proprietary technology platform. It generates revenue through professional services engagements, combining retained mandates with project-based assignments typical of French corporate communications practices. International coverage is delivered through an exclusive network of partner agencies rather than through owned offices, which enables cross-border support for French clients without the fixed cost of a global footprint. The firm is affiliated with Comfluence Groupe, a multi-agency platform visible through its branding.

Its client base spans senior executives, CFOs, investor relations functions, and corporate communications teams at listed and large private companies. Market positioning is anchored on long-standing press relationships, dual expertise in financial and corporate communications, and external recognition including Décideurs Magazine rankings. No funding rounds, M&A activity, patents, or certifications are disclosed, consistent with a stable, owner-managed independent agency.

Name

CICOMMUNICATION

Legal name

CICOMMUNICATION

Website

https://cicommunication.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CICOMMUNICATION is a Paris-based independent corporate communications agency founded in 1998, serving CAC 40, SBF 120, and mid-cap corporates with media relations, financial communications, digital, and crisis communications services through a team of 11–50 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Communications Consulting

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (541820), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

akta.pro primary industry

Investor Relations (IR) & Capital Markets Communications (MPAAADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brand Campaign & Integrated Communications Agencies (MPAAAAAC), Litigation PR & Legal Communications (MPAAAOAH)

Keywords

• Corporate communications consulting
• Media relations services
• Financial communications advisory
• Brand strategy consulting
• Crisis communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for corporate communications including media relations, digital strategy, brand strategy, financial communications, crisis communications, and decision-maker communications. Revenue generated through retainer agreements and project-based consulting engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CICOMMUNICATION is an independent Paris-based corporate communications consulting agency offering seven core service lines: media relations, digital and social media communications, content/editorial strategy, brand strategy, financial communications, decision-maker (executive) communications, and crisis/sensitive communications. The agency delivers personalized, measurable communication strategies to corporate clients, supported by an exclusive international partner-agency network for cross-border coverage.

Product overview

CICOMMUNICATION is a Paris-based independent corporate communications agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized services. The agency provides seven core service offerings: Relations médias (Media Relations), Communication digitale et réseaux sociaux (Digital & Social Media), Stratégie de contenu (Content Strategy), Stratégie de marque (Brand Strategy), Communication financière (Financial Communications), Communication décideurs (Decision-Makers Communications), and Communication de crise (Crisis Communications). These services are designed to protect and enhance client reputation through integrated communications strategies, combining strategic consulting with operational execution across digital, editorial, and traditional media channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Media Relations Strategic media relations services including media strategy consulting, positioning, media training, crisis image management, press release creation, press file qualification, journalist interview follow-up, and press review analysis, designed to build lasting relationships with media and stakeholders for corporate clients.
• Digital & Social Media Communications Digital communications and social media management covering e-reputation monitoring, social media messaging, community management, SEO content optimization, digital campaigns (SEA/SMA), influencer programs, social personal branding, and digital training for corporate clients.
• Content Strategy Editorial and content strategy services including brand positioning audits, content strategy development, editorial charters and calendars, and content creation such as white papers, annual reports, press releases, forums, and translations.
• Brand Strategy Brand strategy consulting covering positioning benchmark, brand perception audits, vision and mission development, communication strategy, brand platform creation, editorial charters, and graphic identity consulting for corporate brands seeking to develop or reposition their identity.
• Financial Communications Financial communications services for listed and unlisted companies, investment funds, and management companies, including equity story development, press and web monitoring, shareholder analysis, road-shows, analyst and investor relations, financial reporting, and crisis management.
• Decision-Makers Communications Executive personal branding and communication services including visibility audits, expression territory definition, media training, public speaking training, e-reputation management, social network account management (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), and crisis communication for C-suite executives and company leaders.
• Crisis Communications Crisis communications services including image audits, reputational risk mapping, sensitive and crisis communication strategy, message repository creation, sales pitch development, media training, press relations, and action measurement and analysis for organizations facing or anticipating reputational crises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top ranking in Décideurs magazine

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Comfluence GroupeminorOthersShown as logo on footer of website, appears to be part of the same corporate group or parent company structure. No explicit partnership details provided.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brunswick Group: Specialist financial and corporate communications advisory firm with strong Paris presence, serving listed companies on investor relations, M&A communications, and crisis issues. Most directly comparable to CICOMMUNICATION on the financial communications and crisis communications service lines, though at a larger enterprise scale.
• Image Sept: Paris-based independent communications consultancy offering media relations, public affairs, and crisis communications to corporate and institutional clients. Comparable to CICOMMUNICATION as a fellow French independent PR boutique with similar positioning and service scope.
• Wellcom PR & Public Affairs: Independent French PR and public-affairs agency based in Paris, offering media relations, digital communications, and corporate communications to enterprise clients. Closely comparable to CICOMMUNICATION as a similarly-sized French independent firm with a comparable service mix and target market.
• Teneo: Global advisory firm with a Paris presence providing strategic communications, financial communications, and crisis management to executives and corporations. Comparable to CICOMMUNICATION on financial communications and CEO advisory, particularly for listed companies and executives facing reputational challenges.
• Citigate Dewe Rogerson: Specialist financial communications and investor relations consultancy with offices in Paris and other European capitals. Directly comparable to CICOMMUNICATION's financial communications service line, serving listed companies, IPO candidates, and asset managers on equity story and IR advisory.

Broad incumbents

• Publicis Consultants: Publicis Groupe's public relations and corporate communications arm in Paris, serving enterprise clients with integrated campaigns and financial communications. Comparable in offering corporate reputation, brand strategy, and crisis communications, but as part of a global network rather than an independent boutique.
• Edelman France: French operations of the Edelman global communications firm, offering corporate communications, crisis management, and financial communications. Comparable service portfolio and target clients (enterprise, financial services, listed companies), but with significantly larger international footprint and headcount.
• Havas Paris: Part of Havas Group, Havas Paris operates one of France's largest integrated communications networks spanning advertising, PR, and digital. Comparable to CICOMMUNICATION in offering corporate communications, media relations, and brand strategy, but at significantly greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Weber Shandwick Paris: Paris office of Weber Shandwick, a global public relations firm with strong corporate communications, brand marketing, and social-media offerings. Comparable across media relations, brand strategy, and content strategy, with the added scale advantage of a global network.
• Burson (BCW) France: French operations of the global communications group formed from the BCW merger, offering public relations, public affairs, and crisis communications. Comparable in service mix and Paris-based client base, but operating at greater scale and with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cicommunication/mycompany
• Xx.com/cicommunication

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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