GOPA Com. Overview

Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Average Hourly Rate
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Year Founded
1997
From Brussels to Europe, Bridging Europeans 
Since our debut in 1997, GOPA Com. has emerged as a leading force in the European communication landscape. Rooted in Brussels, the heart of the EU, we've been unwavering in our mission: to revolutionize communication for European institutions. With expertise in 24 languages and a presence across 27 EU countries and beyond, GOPA Com. bridges the communication gap between EU institutions and citizens.  
Our personality is as unique as our mission. We are humble, fair, supportive, and joyful. We have a youthful and energetic spirit, and are driven by a desire to make a positive impact and connect with purpose.

Empowering institutions, enriching citizens 
Our core purpose is to deliver transformative communication services that equip EU institutions to engage effectively with their audiences. Through our work, we strive to cultivate a more informed, engaged, and united European society. 

A vision that inspires, a future we shape
We aim to be a leading force in empowering European institutions to communicate more effectively. This will lead to increase engagement, knowledge sharing, and a stronger sense of unity within Europe. 
 
RESPECT: The values that define us. 
Our company thrives on a foundation of core values, embodied in the acronym RESPECT: Responsibility, Empowerment, Support/Sustainability, Professionalism, Empathy, Collaboration, and Trust. These values are not just words to us; they are the principles that guide every decision we make and every action we take. 
 
Beyond communication, a true partnership 
We are more than just a communication agency; we are trusted partners, guides, and supporters. We offer a full range of services, from creative, design, media relations, social media, and event production, to strategic consulting, ensuring your message resonates across all channels. We partner with our clients to navigate the evolving communication landscape, maximising their impact and fostering meaningful connections.
Headquarters
Bd de la Woluwe 2, Brussels, 1150, Belgium

Areas of Expertise

  • Accounting Expertise
  • Branding Expertise
  • Business Consulting Expertise
  • Digital Marketing Expertise
  • Graphic Design Expertise
  • HR Outsourcing Expertise
  • Managed Services Expertise
  • Market Research Expertise
  • Media Buying Expertise
  • PR Expertise
  • Social Media Expertise
  • Video Production Expertise
  • Web Design Expertise
Accounting Expertise
Accounting Expertise
  • Financial
  • Payroll
Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
  • B2B Branding
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Messaging
  • Brand Strategy
Business Consulting Expertise
Business Consulting Expertise
  • Change Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategy Consulting
Digital Marketing Expertise
Digital Marketing Expertise
  • Content Creation
  • Copywriting
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Marketing Consulting
  • Marketing Strategy
Graphic Design Expertise
Graphic Design Expertise
  • Illustration
  • Logo Animation
  • Visual Communication
HR Outsourcing Expertise
HR Outsourcing Expertise
  • Creative Staffing
  • IT Staffing
  • Recruiting
  • Staffing
Managed Services Expertise
Managed Services Expertise
  • Help desk
  • IT Budgeting
  • Vendor Selection
Market Research Expertise
Market Research Expertise
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Reporting
  • Expert Networks
  • Interviews
  • Market Analysis
  • Surveys
Media Buying Expertise
Media Buying Expertise
  • Media Planning
  • Out of Home
  • Print
  • Radio
  • TV
PR Expertise
PR Expertise
  • Crisis Management
  • Event Management
  • Online Reputation Management
  • Public Affairs
Social Media Expertise
Social Media Expertise
  • Facebook
  • Influencers
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Social Media Consulting
  • TikTok
  • Twitter
Video Production Expertise
Video Production Expertise
  • Animation Production
  • Interviews / Testimonials
  • Live Events Production
  • Motion Graphics
  • Scriptwriting
  • Social Media Videos
  • Storyboarding
  • Video Editing
Web Design Expertise
Web Design Expertise
  • Adaptive
  • Freelance
  • Responsive

Industries

  • Media & Communications
  • Public Administration
  • Government
  • Agriculture
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • AI
  • eCommerce
  • Hospitality
  • Retail

Client Types

  • Medium Businesses
  • Enterprise / Corporate

GOPA Com. Portfolio

  • GOPA Com. - The power of Instagram filters for audience ownership
    Social Media Marketing
    The power of Instagram filters for audience ownership
  • GOPA Com. - Imagining Visual Identity: A Bold Campaign Against Fast Fashion
    Visual Communication
    Imagining Visual Identity: A Bold Campaign Against Fast Fashion
  • GOPA Com. - Lighting Up the Sky: A Drone Show for EU Days Innovative AV Content & Production
    Live Events Production
    Lighting Up the Sky: A Drone Show for EU Days Innovative AV Content & Production
  • GOPA Com. - Harnessing 3D Media Buying for the #PlantHealth4Life Campaign
    Media Buying
    Harnessing 3D Media Buying for the #PlantHealth4Life Campaign
  • GOPA Com. - Innovative use of social platform: AMR promoted on Fortnite
    Digital Strategy
    Innovative use of social platform: AMR promoted on Fortnite
  • GOPA Com. - Reimagining EFSA's Brand Identity: A Journey of Pre-testing and Co-creation
    Brand Design
    Reimagining EFSA's Brand Identity: A Journey of Pre-testing and Co-creation
  • GOPA Com. - Orange the World: Amplifying EU's Stand Against
    Out of Home
    Orange the World: Amplifying EU's Stand Against
  • GOPA Com. - Leveraging Behavioural Science for Cancer Screening Awareness: The Power of Notifications
    Brand Messaging
    Leveraging Behavioural Science for Cancer Screening Awareness: The Power of Notifications

GOPA Com. Team Bios

  • Managing Director
    Antoine Rivet
    Managing Director
    Being a close partner of the European institutions is something we have built over time. As a company, but also as individuals, we have grown together with our client partners, adapting to the new policies, cabinets, approaches, and always thriving to evolve our offer.
  • Director of Services
    Valentina Bonaccorso
    Director of Services
    I am elated to embrace the position of Director of Services and Projects at GOPA Com., a role that affords me the privilege of making substantial contributions to the company's growth and influence.
  • People & Organisation Manager
    Virginie Vandersmissen
    People & Organisation Manager
    I believe people breathe life into an organisation, making it more than a profit-making entity. My role as People Manager lets me nurture this life force, ensuring a harmonious, inclusive and productive environment for everyone. 
  • Senior Project Manager
    Kamelia Nikova
    Senior Project Manager
    As a Senior Project Manager with over a decade of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in leading complex 360° communication campaigns in the European Union Member States and in third-countries. I am passionate about EU communications.
  • Senior Project Manager
    Chiara Bravi
    Senior Project Manager
    As a Senior Project Manager, I run complex, 360-degree multi-channel communication campaigns for the EU institutions. What fuels my passion for this role is the diversity and significance of the topics we handle.
  • Senior Project Manager
    Marisa Cabello
    Senior Project Manager
    Working as Senior Project Manager feels like a long journey since I started back in 2014 as Project Coordinator. My role involves (but is not limited to) managing complex 360° communication projects, with events being my passion and main background.
  • Senior Project Manager
    Rassamy Couturier
    Senior Project Manager
    Working with events is not just a job - it's a passion that continually inspires me to push the boundaries of what is achievable. The past decade as Event Manager at GOPA Com. has been an unbelievable human adventure that has taught me to embrace diversity and overcome obstacles with creativity. 
  • Strategy Team Leader
    Gabriela Cinkova
    Strategy Team Leader
    My role at GOPA Com. allows me to combine two elements I appreciate the most in my professional life: people and strategic thinking. Whether building relationships or strategies, my favorite thing about GOPA Com. is the freedom and support to develop expertise, grow as a team, and continuously look.
  • Creative Director
    Manex Rekarte Cowie
    Creative Director
    As a Creative Director, being a people person is crucial, considering that most of my work revolves around engaging people with European projects and values. My inaugural project at GOPA Com. involved producing content and running a promotional campaign for Citizen Panels.
  • Video Producer
    Remko Nijsten
    Video Producer
    As an AV Producer, I am responsible for overseeing the creation and execution of audio and visual content for various media, such as television, live events, presentations, and digital platforms. I collaborate with audio engineers, camera operators, editors, etc.
  • Team Leader Creative Content
    Telm Borras
    Team Leader Creative Content
    In our multicultural office, I have the pleasure of sitting between a Japanese and a French colleague. I am Spanish, and being surrounded by other cultures not only makes my life more interesting, it makes our collaboration more fruitful.
  • Editor in Chief
    Richard Daly
    Editor in Chief
    My role as Editor in Chief at GOPA Com. has given me the amazing opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects implemented by the European Union's various services and agencies, both in Europe and around the globe.
  • Social Media Team Leader
    Romain Guns
    Social Media Team Leader
    I've always believed in the transformative power of digital communications. Its limitless potential to reach and engage citizens anywhere has revolutionised the way we connect with our audience. Social media, in particular, has proven to be an invaluable tool and a dynamic platform for communication
  • Media Relations Manager
    Victor Manuel Rodriguez Izquierdo
    Media Relations Manager
    All the values that the EU transmits give passion and purpose to my daily work. Thanks to GOPA Com., I am working closely with impactful projects in the European neighbourhood, such as the promotion of EU Code Week or the Cancer Screening Campaign developed by DG SANTE.
  • Motion Graphics Designer
    Javier Garcia
    Motion Graphics Designer
    I like to describe my job as a Motion Graphic Designer as a way to enhance the visual appeal of various elements, particularly concepts that require a deeper explanation.Given the very low attention span of the general public, it's a challenge to create attractive and engaging videos.
  • Media Relations Manager
    Rengin Arslan Howson
    Media Relations Manager
    At GOPA Com., I witnessed 150 randomly-selected citizens engaging in thoughtful debates on unfamiliar topics, thanks to the EU and DG COMM. This experience left a lasting impression as individuals transformed into experts on subjects discussed over months.
  • Account Coordinator
    Ioana Fodor
    Account Coordinator
    Since becoming a part of GOPA Com., I have been given incredible opportunities to expand and enhance my administrative, negotiating, and problem-solving skills. As an Account Coordinator, my responsibilities include thoroughly reviewing requests from start to finish.
  • Account Manager
    Valentina Olariu
    Account Manager
    Having started to work as journalist, in a fairly complex social and political environment (after the fall of the  communism) allowed me to gather very different relevant skills. I enjoy a lot the brand-new approach we have taken at GOPA Com. with our local agencies' network, GC Local.
  • Account Manager
    Valerie Braeken
    Account Manager
    As Account Manager specialised in events, I mentor teams and lead projects ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery. My experience ranges from organising European Maritime Days to scientific meetings, high-level meetings, as well as organising the participation of the EU at fairs world-wide.
  • Director of Business Development
    Jessica Grifgnee
    Director of Business Development
    As Director of the Business Development department, my role is to lead and manage a team of Bid Manages and Bid Coordinators to develop persuasive and impactful proposals.My challenge is to think like clients and stakeholders at the same time, understand their needs, limitations and preferences.

GOPA Com. Clients

  • European Commission
  • DG COMM
  • DG EMPL
  • DG EAC
  • EFSA
  • European Parlement
  • Council of Europe
  • DG SANTE
  • DG AGRI - REA
  • ECMWF