Founded in Montreal in 2010, Zone franche helps its clients build strong relationships with all who matter to them. The keys that open the door onto the world: create relationships, initiate conversations and share captivating stories.
Recognized on numerous occasions for delivering award-winning campaigns, the agency continues to offer its clients strategies that differ from traditional approaches, generating visibility and credibility.
Zone franche provides services to a wide range of companies and organizations in areas as diverse as education, energy, new technologies, health, real estate, transport, telecommunications, financial services and Insurance. The agency supports its clients’ public relations efforts across Canada and in France.
| • Corporate communication • Influencer communication • Internal communication • Social media communication • Product communication • Issues management • Public affairs • Coaching and training |
| • Communication plan • Strategic counsel • Audit (research, surveys, focus groups) • Speech writing • Media relations • Social media strategy • Influencer relations • Event planning • Training • Product/campaign launches • Media monitoring |
December 19, 2020
To be 10 years old in 2020. Or the survivor guilt syndrome.Marie-Françoise Hervieu, President and founder
Last September, Zone franche turned 10 years old. We had started planning a celebration at the beginning of the year, but due to the pandemic, it did not take place.
MORENovember 2020
Four New Team Members at Zone francheZone franche is pleased to announce the promotions of Marion Urso to account director and Raphael Rochette to consultant, as well as the appointments of Rose-Marie Ménard and Sarah Hind Cheriet as coordinators.
MORESeptember10, 2020
Outsourcing or internalizing your communication: a question of balanceIn an increasingly complex world, the communication professions, like most other fields, now require a wide range of skills, each more specialised than the last.
MOREJuly 22, 2019
Zone Franche Welcomes Four New Team MembersThe public relations agency Zone franche is pleased to welcome four new members to its team, Ludivine Félix as Account Director, Raphaël Rochette and Élodie Minguet-Mei as Coordinators, and Francine Gnago as Accounting Technician.
MOREMay 30, 2019
Foreign companies succeed in Canada when they lock down an effective public relations strategyBusinesses that choose Canada as their port of entry to North America would do well to take an effective approach to public relations that is tailored to their target market.
MOREMay 6, 2019
ZONE FRANCHE JOINS THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK 3AWThe Montreal-based public relations agency Zone franche announced today its alliance with 3AW, an international network of independent communication agencies.
MORENovember 12, 2018
LOUIS BEAUCHAMP NAMED VICE-PRESIDENT OF ZONE FRANCHE Matthieu Sauvé set to retire in spring 2019 and Marie-Hélène d’Entremont-Sauvé named general directorZone franche is proud to welcome new vice-president Louis Beauchamp into its ranks. His arrival coincides with the retirement of founding agency managing partner Matthieu Sauvé.
MOREJuly 6, 2017
Canada’s 150th: Bombardier Celebrates Canadian InnovationBombardier celebrated Canada's 150th anniversary by honouring several Canadian innovations in a video broadcast in French and English on Canada Day on Facebook.
MOREOctober 24, 2016
Marie-Hélène d’Entremont-Sauvé named managing directorof Zone franche in MontréalZone franche management is pleased to announce the appointment of Marie-Hélène d'Entremont-Sauvé as the agency’s managing director.
MOREOctober 14, 2016
A New Arrival at Zone franche!Public relations agency Zone franche is pleased to welcome Morgane Lopez to its staff as a coordinator.
MOREAugust 30, 2016
Two promotions at Zone francheThe public relations agency Zone franche is proud to announce that Justine Plourde and Éliane Légaré were appointed consultants, an initiative that reflects their important contribution to the ongoing success of the agency since their arrival in 2013 and in 2014, respectively.
MOREApril 25, 2016
Strong growth at Zone franche since the beginning of the year: two new hires and a promotionHaving hired two consultants in February, the PR agency Zone franche is proud to announce the arrival of Chloé Lebouc as a consultant and Valéry Chartrand as a coordinator, as well as Ariane St-Pierre’s promotion to junior consultant.
MOREMarch 17, 2016
Zone franche announces two nominations and two promotionsThe public relations agency Zone franche is pleased to announce the arrival of Patrick Préville as Senior Consultant and Ariane St-Pierre as coordinator.
MOREOctober 23, 2015
Latest News from Zone francheZone Franche is pleased to announce the appointment of Louise Lavoie (ex-National).
MOREMarch 27, 2014
Latest News from Zone francheZone franche welcomes Marcello Barsalou and Justine Gagnepain.
MORESeptember 10, 2013
Justine Plourde appointed junior advisor at Zone francheZone franche is pleased to announce the appointment of Justine Plourde (ex-Moment Factory) as a junior advisor.
MOREJune 4, 2012
A first award for Zone franche!There was some happy news last week, as Zone franche won its first prize at the annual gala of the Société québécoise des professionnels en relations publiques.
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