Founded nearly 25 years ago by Alexandra Poster Bennaim, a French-British national, APR specializes in lifestyle (interior architecture, design, decoration, arts and crafts, hospitality, etc.). Our recognized and targeted experience has enabled us to gain an in-depth understanding of the sector and forge strong links with its various players on an international scale. This expertise allows APR to build fully personalized press and influencer relations with journalists, media outlets, and influencers around the world.
Our Strategy
Specializing in lifestyle, APR works with interior designers, artisans, designers, galleries, hotels, and restaurants. Our exclusive focus on lifestyle means we offer tangible expertise and tailor-made solutions to each client within this dynamic sector.
APR stands out for its personalized approach. Each team at the agency is responsible for a limited number of clients, ensuring that each one receives individual attention and unfailing responsiveness, from the creation of communication content to the development of proposals and support for brand development.
APR maintains a strong network of media, journalists, and influencers across more than 70 countries. Our multilingual teams ensure that our clients’ messages resonate across borders, generating impact and recognition both in France and internationally.
We offer a comprehensive approach, combining traditional press and digital strategy to maximize our clients' exposure and impact. From brand creation to the development of tailor-made press communication strategies, including press event management and social media accounts, we build end-to-end solutions that deliver measurable results and help brands achieve their goals.
APR agency is composed of three core departments
The French team of press officers works specifically with the French press. Their in-depth knowledge of the media and the lifestyle sector ensures our clients maximum exposure throughout the year and during key events such as Paris Design Week, Maison&Objet, Paris Déco Off, Paris Déco Home, PAD Paris, Biennale Révélations, Art Paris, Design Miami.Paris, and more.
International Press Relations Division
The international team, made up of English-speaking press officers, handles global communications by working with media outlets in over 70 countries. They also have in-depth knowledge of the lifestyle sector, ensuring our clients maximum exposure throughout the year and during key events such as London Design Week, Décorex, Collect Art Fair, PAD London, Collectible Brussels, Dubai Design Week, and of course the Salone del Mobile in Milan.
The digital team manages every aspect of online representation, with expertise in social media and digital marketing. From creating personalized content to optimizing online presence, we harness the power of digital platforms to amplify our clients' visibility and drive engagement.
Our expertise in press relations and influencer relations is based on a series of actions designed by our French and international teams to maximize our clients' visibility and impact in all media.
Here are some of these activities :
• Developing targeted media lists in France and internationally
• Identifying and contacting influencers with an interest in the lifestyle sector
• Producing press releases and press kits
• Contacting journalists on a one-to-one basis to promote a particular brand or project
• Pitching according to editorial calendars
• Supervising press loans and product placements
• Organising and translating interviews
Organizing photo shoots with photographers and stylists
• Managing relationships with influencers
• Coordinating and managing press and influencer events
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis of media coverage
Our digital team leverages the latest social and online trends to offer innovative and creative strategies aimed at maximising online engagement. We personalise each approach by developing bespoke digital solutions to authentically and effectively enhance our clients’ online presence. Our digital services include :
• Website creation
• SEO services
• Online auditing services
• Launch and management of social networks
• Digital Storytelling
• Customised imagery creation, reels and captions
• Data-driven posting strategies
• Content tracking and
We offer customized services, ranging from strategic consulting to comprehensive account management.
APR is based on three departments working closely together to ensure the best media and digital representation of our clients across all channels, maximising visibility and engagement.
Depending on the needs and specifics of each client, we offer complete flexibility in the choice of our services. Combining precision and creativity, the teams can customise missions according to the objectives to be achieved.
Encouraging collaborative work and exchanges, we leverage our expertise in the lifestyle sector to judiciously adapt our communication strategies to meet our clients’ evolving needs and explore new opportunities. In line with this approach, we are present alongside them at key professional events such as Maison & Objet, Paris Design Week, Paris Déco Off, Paris Déco Home, PAD Paris, Biennale Révélations, Design Miami. Paris, Art Paris, Salone del Mobile, London Design Week, Decorex, PAD London, Collect Art Fair, Collectible Brussels, Dubai Design Week, and more.
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