akkanto

With offices in Watermael-Boitsfort (Brussels) and Paris, akkanto is an independent strategic communications consultancy operating in Belgium and France. The team combines multilingual professionals from varied backgrounds, including former journalists and spokespersons, cabinet staff and political advisers, top managers and lawyers, which shapes the consultancy's approach to reputation and public affairs work. Its client base is not specified in detail, but the firm positions itself as a long-term partner for organizations seeking to build, strengthen and protect their reputation through ongoing, bespoke strategy rather than one-off campaigns. akkanto's work is organized around four areas of expertise: reputation management, employee engagement, crisis management and public affairs. It develops tailored communication strategies based on established methodologies and guides their implementation across internal and external channels, both formal and informal. A distinct part of its offering is a 24/7 crisis hotline, supporting clients whenever a crisis situation requires immediate response. The consultancy also provides online tools, including a greenwashing self-assessment and a crisis stress test, to help organizations evaluate specific reputational risks. Beyond crisis-focused work, akkanto describes itself as a sounding board for clients, engaging in open dialogue on communication decisions rather than only executing predefined messaging. Listed services also include corporate training and coaching, HR consulting, public relations, social media marketing, and search engine optimization.