Philippe Borremans

“Philippe was in charge of media relations at IBM Belgium-Luxembourg, managing the reputation of the company with many different stakeholders. He built and maintained great relationships with news outlets, journalists and correspondents, and this combined with researching story lines and creative positioning, resulted in positive headlines and feature stories. As a well rounded comms professional, he also successfully managed several crises. Because of his early and hands on experience with new publishing technology such as blogging, he was also part of an international team integrating social media in corporate communications and outreach, influencing IBM Belux' reputation positively. ”

“Philippe is an unusual combination of a Subject Matter Expert and a Teacher. Watching him generously share his skills and knowledge is a joy. He brings a certain energy to the team of calm confidence. I actually enjoyed being in our noisy Whats App group thanks to Philippe's sense of humour and his candid approach to teamwork. Philippe is highly professional, yet grounded, and approachable to all of his colleagues. Our project was a great success!”

“After having attended a European conference moderated by Philippe, my colleagues of CESI Europe Academy and myself decided to invite him to moderate our European Symposium entitled 'Generation Web 2.0: Using New Technologies in the Public Sector in Europe'. And we made a great choice! Around 120 trade unionists, along with academics and expert practitioners from almost all the European countries took part in this event. Passionate about this topic, Philippe assured a fresh and dynamic moderation. He created an enjoyable atmosphere in the conference room and the participants appreciated the possibility to interact with him and the speakers.”

“Philippe is a hands-on social media expert with a great track record. He listened to our needs and delivered a tailor-made social media introductionary training to our team which sparked some interesting discussions on the subject - and beyond.”

“Established by multiple experiences I can say that Philippe is one of those rare authorities in pr and social media who really understands his clients' needs. He is a multilingual communicator with a straight forward and persuasive communication style. I've already hired him in two different situations (KBC Group and FSMA) and both times he succeeded with flying colours in illuminating his audience in the world of social media and pr. Any professional who needs consultancy or support on this matter is obligatory to at least consider hiring Philippe's expertise.”

“Philippe is an expert in social media who has the ability to share his understanding with even a novice. His courses are dynamic and spot on in terms of subject matter. Who would not want to put a social media campaign in place having listened to his advice? Through his "Conversationblog", Philippe lets everyone improve their knowledge on the subject by regularly receiving news on a sector in constant evolution. Well worth a look!”

“I had the opportunity to attend a workshop from Philippe in the framework of the EACD (European Association for Communication Directors). It was a very useful and practical session where I learned in a very convivial way how to monitor social media. I would highly recommend Philippe's expertise for those who wishes to have a deeper understanding of how it all works!”

“Philippe was a guest speaker for my communications course at the Sorbonne University in Paris. Dynamic, savvy and inspiring, he taught us an important lesson about staying up to speed with the latest professional applications of online technologies. Thanks to his great sense of networking I have made valuable business contacts. I was definitely very fortunate to come across him and heartily recommend him for any professional function.”

“Ik ken Philippe als bezieler van Social Media binnen de groep Van Marcke. Hij is een referentie binnen zijn vak en een boeiende spreker. Hij kan je alles vertellen ovor hoe je openbaar communiceert via internet.”

“Philippe Borremans knows what it’s about. To him social media isn’t about nice to have functions. It’s not about the buzz. Instead it comes down to basics things like honesty, transparency, trust and how to facilitate real conversations. Phil has wide experience in communications and a real pedigree in public relations. He has actually worked inside global companies and international businesses. And he has that rare “helicopter” perspective – he understands global trends and shifts in how humans interact online, and he also has detailed operational knowledge about communications, how to deal with crisis and how to leverage social media. Phil is an excellent, fascinating and inspiring speaker. As a consultant and business advisor he’s credible with a ton of integrity. I have learned to trust him, and am always looking forward to our next conversation, face-to-face or online.”

“Philippe's presentation was very professsional, well oriented to the audiance (Business Managers), given the adding value of using the social media. And the possible results that it could bring in terms of impacting the image and increasing the awarness of our business/activities in Industry, Healthcare and Enegy sectors.”

“I followed a workshop on social media given by Philippe. It was an eye-opening experience, not only because of the inspiring content, but especially because of the passion in his look: he not just teaches social media, he IS social media.”

“I've known Philippe for a couple of years now. He is a real new media expert and professional. Creative, dynamic and a pleasure to work with. He really understands the importance of new media in these turbulent communication times.”

“I am very happy to recommend Philippe. He brought new information, challenging ideas and, most importantly, practical solutions in the area of social media to every member of my team.”

“Philippe is extremely perceptive regarding undertanding true business needs. He has a profound knowledge within the area of Social media which he is able to transfer to a business context with impressive results.”

“My impression from hiring Philippe as a business consultant is that he is a very knowledgable in the area of PR and Social Media. Phillipe is very easy to get going with and we had a lot of fun working together. He also made a very professional impression and as his social ability makes it very easy to co-operate. If you need someone that should make any kind of analysis and work around an item in the communications area, Phillipe is a true candidate for this.”

“Philipe Borremans was one of the first contact I made when I discovered Web 2.0 and all the exciting world of Social Media, in 2005. At that time, he already was an authority and took largely part to the effort of understanding their impact on organizational communication and public relations practices. He has always been ready to help me when I needed contact, discussions and reflections from the field, with a real enthusiasm. In so he was a real source of added value and helped me to balance effectively the academic and the corporate viewpoints to my subject. As a consultant, he will definitely be a strong partner, able to understand your need and to guide you to the best solutions. Thanks for all Philippe.”

“Within a fast changing media landscape and ever-increasing converging technologies one needs to touch base with “the expert” now and then. With Philippe, you choose for the fast-track approach with a focus on the core issues at stake. With his experience and great knowledge on web 2.0, he demystifies the world of Social Media.”

“It's not easy to be a guide in the world of blogging, virtual worlds and gaming: it's a culture that thrives on chaos, and it's certainly not easy for companies to break into it. But Philippe has a keen insight and a deep knowledge of this world, and certainly qualifies to show the way.”

“I worked with Philippe on business blogging on different occasions. He knows his craft, talks the talk and walks the walk. I'm impressed by his passion for the job and his openess towards learning and adopting new technologies.”

“Philippe is a true online communications expert. As a PR professional, he is able to illustrate theory with real-life cases. His courses are really captivating for anyone interested in online communications.”

“I remember Philippe as smart and hands-on when we worked together on a specific account.”

“Philippe not only has real media relations ability and expertise, but he also has a broader knowledge and awareness that has allowed him to explore the very best use of technology to support the way that we do PR.”