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François Boulard

I analyse and build the influence systems through which a company makes its position recognisable, its evidence credible and its difference preferable.

François Boulard

Position

Turn influence into a market advantage.

A company does not influence because it publishes more. It influences when its market understands what it stands for, recognises the voices able to embody it and has reasons to believe its difference.

My work connects positioning, thought leadership, executive voices, editorial architecture and distribution, particularly on LinkedIn. Measurement is useful only when it informs a choice about a position, evidence, a voice or an audience.

Fields of work

Influence strategy & positioningThought leadership & editorial strategyExecutives, experts & leader advocacyLinkedIn, distribution & performance

Experience

Expertise built from the inside.

I have worked in local government, a creative agency, a B2B company and consulting. This path enables me to connect strategy and execution, communications and marketing, content and distribution.

  1. 2023 à 2026

    Story Jungle

    Consulting & Marketing Director

    Advised communications leaders, marketing teams and executives on influence, leader advocacy, thought leadership and LinkedIn strategy.

  2. 2019 à 2023

    Ellisphere

    Head of Communications & Digital Marketing

    Led the brand’s editorial and digital transformation, from SEO and LinkedIn presence to demand generation.

  3. 2018 à 2019

    W Conran Design

    Social Media Manager

    Designed and led organic and paid social media strategies for companies and institutions.

  4. 2015 à 2018

    Ville de Vanves

    Head of Digital Communications

    Led the city’s digital and editorial communications, from its website redesign to its social media presence.

Publications

Analysis published here and elsewhere.

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