Political barometer: Immigration law, fever in the hemicycle, but little contagion on the networks.

Immigration law: fever in the hemicycle, but no contagion on social networks, while Gérald Darmanin finds himself at the center of attention.

In collaboration with ODOXA and Public Sénat, Mascaret (formerly Dentsu Consulting) publishes a monthly political barometer to gauge the temperature of public opinion. Discover below an extract from the Expert’s Eye column by Benjamin GRANGE, CEO of Mascaret, and Yves CENSI, Senior Partner.

Immigration law: fever in the hemicycle, but no contagion on social networks. Debates on France’s immigration law in December 2023 revealed intense ideological differences in the National Assembly. But on the networks, the debate on the immigration law did not excite the crowds: it counted “only” 230,000 mentions and 2 million engagements. By way of comparison, over the same period, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, despite declining attention, racked up 5 million mentions and 15 million engagements.

Discussions on the abolition of the AME (with a small spike at the end of November during the passage of the bill through the Senate), article 3 on jobs in short supply, and political manoeuvring on the passage of the bill, have slightly revived the interest of Internet users. Within these conversations, the role of Parliament is being questioned: are the French genuinely interested in parliamentary debate, or are they content with the “49-3” of a strong executive?

Immigration law: fever in the hemicycle, but no contagion on social networks, while Gérald Darmanin finds himself at the center of attention.

The debates and negotiations gave pride of place to right-wing personalities, who saw a real upsurge in interest: Renaud MUSELIER (+70% of mentions compared to last month), Eric Ciotti (+40%), Laurent Wauquiez (+40%), Thierry Mariani (+20%)… but it was above all Gerald Darmanin who found himself the most exposed: he was at the heart of the debates on the networks too, with an increase of 45% of mentions and 105% of engagements! As the true bearer of the bill, he was its almost unique representative in the minds of the French. Rarely for the better, however, as the Interior Minister’s popularity is far from assured on social networks, where his detractors are particularly vocal – #DarmaninDémission having been a top hashtag over the period. In fact, the question of his possible departure was the most followed episode of the entire sequence, across the board!

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Mascaret voted agency of the year 2023

🌊 Mascaret sails ahead: we’re voted Agency of the Year 2023 in the Business Communication category at the Agency of the Year Grand Prix. 🌊

This distinction is recognition for the entire team at Mascaret (formerly Dentsu Consulting), who instill passion and dedication to carry our value proposition high. Over the years, Mascaret has built up a unique expertise, requiring an excellent understanding of intangible assets and the aspirations of different stakeholders.

At Mascaret, we intervene at crucial moments when the perception of the company becomes a major economic issue. Our mission? To help our customers structure and enhance the value of their actions in the eyes of their stakeholders. We rely on three fundamental pillars:

💡Analysis of stakeholders’ perceptions of the company;
💡Analysis of intangible assets;
💡An ability to execute action plans led by experienced associates.

The Agency of the Year Grand Prix, a prestigious event traditionally sponsored by the Minister of Culture and the Secretary of State for the Digital Sector, has been rewarding excellence for over 40 years, and crowns a remarkable year for us. This distinction comes on top of the “Innovative Company” label awarded by Bpifrance and the announcement of our recent fund-raising. These successes augur well for 2024, promising a new wave of achievement and innovation!

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Mascaret presents its study on local authorities’ perceptions of CSR practices

On the occasion of #TheGoodForum, Benjamin GRANGE, CEO of Mascaret (formerly Dentsu Consulting), presented a study on citizens’ perceptions of local authorities’ CSR projects and practices.

Citizens have particular expectations when it comes to waste reduction, pollution control and energy transition. However, concrete elements such as the development of bicycle paths are less popular, underlining the complexity of aligning objectives and actions for local authorities. We need to reconcile the expectations of our constituents with the constraints imposed by the ecological transition.

There is also a real communications challenge for local authorities: only 1 in 2 French people claim to be informed by their local authority of the CSR initiatives it has put in place. This figure falls to 44% for the State.

For local authorities, rising to the challenge means navigating between citizens’ expectations, political considerations and the challenge of renewing mandates.

Watch the full presentation below:

The Good Forum #5 Territoires – Étude Mascaret
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Mascaret announces its fundraising

PRESS RELEASE

Mascaret, leader in business communications consulting, welcomes Entrepreneur Invest fund to accelerate growth

Paris, December 07, 2023 – Mascaret (formerly Dentsu Consulting), a business communications consultancy, has opened up 23.8% of its capital to the Entrepreneur Invest fund, a leader in equity and convertible bond financing for growth SMEs.

We were looking for an investor to support the €10m of investments we intend to make over the next 3 years, and a genuine partner capable of accompanying us in this growth process. We naturally chose Entrepreneur Invest for its entrepreneurial philosophy and track record“, says Benjamin Grange, Senior Partner and Chairman of Mascaret.

This round of financing will enable the firm to further develop its proprietary tools and make targeted acquisitions to increase its market share in France.

We are delighted to support Benjamin Grange and his teams in their project to create a leader in business communications. We were seduced by their ambition to integrate and acquire talent and teams in this segment, in order to meet the transformation needs of corporate communications“, declares Bertrand Folliet and Marouane Bahri, Partners at Entrepreneur Invest.

Business communications, a market that has been growing for the past 10 years, is a response to the challenges faced by today’s executives: fostering a perception of the company’s economic value, promoting understanding of major transformations within the company, engaging stakeholders, mastering reputational risks linked to public opinion… Since its acquisition (2021) from the Dentsu group by its founders, Mascaret has offered this combination of expertise to provide a specific response to these new challenges.

Mascaret’s clients include executives from the SBF120, ETIs, SMEs, leaders of major projects, start-up bosses, investment funds, unions, territories, leaders of public entities, associations and political leaders.

About Mascaret

Founded in 2016 under the name Dentsu Consulting, Mascaret is now the leading business communications firm in France. Mascaret develops a company’s economic value, its expression and its perception by stakeholders (investors, market, shareholders, employees, civil society, institutional and socio-economic partners) at pivotal moments: acquisition, merger, exit, A/B/C/D fundraising, LBO, joint venture, securities transaction, refinancing, governance evolution, transformation plan, new leader, change of course, economic crisis. For public leaders and elected representatives, we support key electoral deadlines.

Mascaret teams operate in France and in 44 countries through the IPRN network. Mascaret’s governance is based on a partnership model that involves its entrepreneur-partners in day-to-day operations. For us, this is the only model that guarantees the long-term commitment of our teams to our customers.

To find out more: www.mascaret.eu

About Entrepreneur Invest

Founded in 2000, Entrepreneur Invest is an independent, AMF-accredited asset management company specializing in unlisted investments. It manages funds in the fields of SME financing, real estate and funds of funds, for which it ensures the management, structuring and rigorous selection of partners.

Entrepreneur Invest was founded and is run by entrepreneurs who have successfully gone through the various stages of a company’s life: creation, development, turnaround, sale or IPO.

A major player in the financing of French companies, with €1.5 billion raised, Entrepreneur Invest has carried out over 250 equity and bond investments in SMEs, and currently supports nearly 100 companies in a wide range of sectors: software, industry, media & communications, education, tourism & leisure, B2B services, healthcare, e-commerce, etc. Entrepreneur Invest’s philosophy is to go beyond being a provider of capital by establishing an ongoing dialogue with managers, entrepreneur to entrepreneur, to assist companies in their strategic, commercial, operational and financial choices. This takes the form of experience-sharing between members of the investment team, participation in strategic discussions and access to a network of qualified partners.

To find out more: www.entrepreneurinvest.com

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Mascaret will be present at Intersc Dubai

🌟 Mascaret will be present at InterSec Dubai, one of the top security/safety/cyber event in the world, featuring over 1,000 exhibitors spread through 12 halls! 🌟 
 
📍 Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
 
📅 Date: 16 to 18 January 2024
 
We are thrilled to share that our esteemed Senior Partner, Reza SADRI, will be representing Mascaret (anciennement Dentsu Consulting) at the prestigious INTERSEC – EXPO trade show in Dubai! 
 
#Intersec is renowned as the leading trade fair for #Security, #Safety & #Protection, gathering experts and industry leaders from around the globe. This event presents an unparalleled opportunity for networking, exploring cutting-edge innovations, and discussing emerging trends in security and safety. Reza Sadri will be available to meet with clients, industry partners, and fellow experts to discuss how Mascaret can help navigate the landscape of corporate communications on complex issues. 
 
🔗 Don’t hesitate to contact us if you wish to arrange a meeting with during the trade show! 
 
Let’s connect, explore, and innovate together at Intersec in Dubai! 

#Innovation #Networking #Consulting #GlobalLeadership #Cyber #Cybersecurite #Cybersecurity #CybersecurityAwareness

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