comm'on agency

What comm'on agency does

Comm'On Agency is a privately held, founder-owned 360° communications agency founded in 2013 by Julie Dardelet and headquartered in Pantin, in the Paris region of France. The firm delivers integrated public relations, content creation, events organization, crisis communication, and digital/social media services to a roster that spans startups (WeWork, Viber, Teraclion), large enterprises (Renault, Total, AccorHotels, Cisco, BNP Paribas/Cetelem, QVC), and government and public institutions (IGN, Sécurité routière, Agence du Service Civique, Office du Tourisme Mexicain). The agency is structured as a deliberately small operation — typically 1-10 employees with only founder Julie Dardelet and digital communications officer Iléna Levy named — and operates as a specialist boutique rather than a scaled holding.

The agency's underlying service technology is conventional for the PR profession: Adobe creative tools for content production, social platforms (Twitter/X, LinkedIn) for community management, and direct media-relationship workflows for press relations. Notable technical or platform IP is absent; differentiation is built on the founder's 20+ years of communications experience (Technicolor, Publicis Consultants, Netgem) and access to high-profile projects through strategic partnerships — most importantly Publicis Consultants, with whom Comm'On co-organizes VivaTech and orchestrates multi-country campaigns such as Total's 21-country launch and AccorHotels' 5-country influencer drives. Additional partnerships with WolfPack Communications (SoftAtHome), Shadow Communication, Finn (Belgium), and Agence Verte extend reach into telecom, human rights, gastronomy, and energy sectors.

Commercially, Comm'On generates revenue through project-based fees and ongoing retainers for PR and communications management, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, leveraging founder reputation, VivaTech participation, referrals, and direct outreach. The firm is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or investor relations activity, and serves clients primarily in France while managing international campaigns across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific from its single Pantin headquarters.

Name

comm'on agency

Legal name

Comm'On Agency

Website

https://commonagency.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Comm'On Agency is a 360° communications agency based in Pantin, France, offering PR, events management, crisis communication, and digital media services to startups, large enterprises, and public institutions across France and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Relations and Communications Services

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (54182)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Reputation Management (ORM) (MPAAAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customer Engagement & Messaging (Email, SMS, Push, In-App) (BPAFAFAI), Customer Communications Management (CCM) & Transactional Messaging (MPAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Public relations services
• Crisis communication
• Event management
• Media relations
• Digital communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Pantin

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Communication Services: Fees for 360° communication services including strategy consulting, press relations, content creation, events organization, and crisis communication. Revenue generated through project-based work and ongoing client retainers for PR and communications management.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Comm'on Agency is a 360° communications agency that delivers integrated public relations, content creation, event organization, and digital communication services for corporate, startup, and institutional clients. Its offering covers communication strategy and positioning, press relations, crisis communication advisory, media training, event planning (press conferences, trade shows), and social media/community management across multiple countries.

Product overview

Comm'On Agency is a 360° communications agency offering an integrated suite of public relations, content creation, events management, and digital communication services. Founded in 2013 and based in Paris, the agency provides strategic consulting (positioning advice, crisis communication), content production (press releases, corporate materials, technical translations), event organization (press conferences, trade shows), and public relations (media relations, media training). The agency also delivers digital communication services including social media management and influencer campaigns. These services work together as a unified communications offering designed to build client reputation and media presence across traditional and digital channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Communications Strategy Services Strategic consulting including positioning advice, communication plan development, key message drafting, and crisis communication advisory to help clients build and protect their public image.
• Content Creation Services
• Events Organization Services
• Public Relations Services
• Digital Communication Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ international press impacts for #StopThisMovie campaign by FIDH
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WolfPack CommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing strategic partnership where Comm'On and WolfPack Communications collaborate to provide 360° communication services for international clients in the telecommunications industry. Together they manage SoftAtHome (Orange subsidiary) communication from A to Z, including media relations, press releases, professional events, and social networks.
• Publicis ConsultantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding collaboration on major campaigns including VivaTech organization (3 days of PR and press room management), Total's 'Committed to Better Energy' global campaign across 21 countries, and Renault Diesel crisis protection. Multiple successful joint initiatives across various industries.
• Shadow CommunicationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partnership for specific campaigns including Clicnjob (We Tech Care, Emmaüs Connect), #StopThisMovie campaign for FIDH, and Materne product launches. Comm'On handles mediatization while Shadow manages overall campaign coordination.
• Finn (Belgian Agency)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Belgian agency Finn to promote Cacao Barry brand during Salon du Chocolat, combining local market expertise for enhanced brand visibility.
• Agence VerteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperation with Agence Verte to raise awareness of ORE Agency (Opérateurs de Réseaux d'Énergie) through original campaigns on targeted media, supporting French electricity and gas distribution industry communications.
• EdelmanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides occasional support to Edelman for their client Infosys, a global leader in digital services headquartered in India, assisting with French market communications.
• Gevers & OresminorOthersProvides communication advisory services to this intellectual property law firm, offering PR and communications support for the legal practice.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) Paris: WPP-owned global communications agency with strong Paris operations across corporate reputation, crisis, and public affairs. Overlaps with Comm'On across most service lines and enterprise client profile.
• Weber Shandwick Paris: IPG-owned global PR network with a Paris office covering media relations, crisis, and influencer work. Comparable service portfolio and multinational client base to Comm'On, particularly on cross-border mandates.
• Havas Paris: French-headquartered global communications group with substantial PR, content, and media capabilities. Competes for the same French enterprise and institutional mandates as Comm'On.
• Edelman France: Paris office of Edelman, the world's largest PR firm. Comm'On has provided overflow support to Edelman on Infosys, indicating overlapping service lines and target clients in corporate reputation and media relations.
• Publicis Consultants: Large French public relations and corporate communications consultancy within the Publicis Groupe. Comm'On's most frequent co-delivery partner on flagship mandates including VivaTech, Total, and Renault — directly comparable service offering at significantly greater scale.
• Hill+Knowlton Paris: WPP-owned global public relations firm with crisis and corporate communications depth. Directly comparable to Comm'On in the corporate reputation and crisis advisory segment.
• FleishmanHillard Paris: Paris presence of Omnicom-owned global PR network offering media relations, crisis communications, and public affairs. Directly comparable to Comm'On across service portfolio and enterprise client segment.
• Ketchum Paris: Omnicom-owned global PR agency with Paris operations. Comparable offering across media relations, influencer/social campaigns, and corporate communications for multinational clients.

Direct peers

• Agence Wellcom: Paris-based independent PR and influence agency serving French luxury, lifestyle, and corporate clients. Similar size tier and founder-led independent model to Comm'On, competing for similar French enterprise press relations mandates.
• Image 7: Independent French boutique PR and public affairs agency serving major French corporates and institutions. Closest structural and size peer to Comm'On in the French market — both are founder-led independents competing for similar enterprise and institutional press relations mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/dardeletj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comm-on-agency

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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