The Marelle Communications team
Marelle Communications is a public relations agency founded by Marilyne Levesque, former director of communications with a background in the arts and advertising.
Marilyne Levesque
Founder
E-mail: [email protected]
Marilyne Levesque has over 15 years’ experience in marketing communications with well-known companies.
A graduate in communications and political science from the Université de Montréal, she has solid expertise in advising executives and public figures to increase their visibility and that of their company.
Marilyne has spent time in communications at the City of Longueuil and the Cossette agency, where she worked with many high-profile clients, including Metro, Bell, Hydro-Québec, and Procter & Gamble. Afterwards, she held the position of Director of Corporate Communications, still at Cossette, where she played a leading role with the members of the Executive Committee. Marilyne has also been a media host and reporter, mainly on Rouge FM and Radio-Canada television.
Barbara Philip
senior director, customer relations
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Barbara graduated from the Université du Québec à Montréal in 2008 with a master’s degree in tourism management and planning. She has nearly 15 years of experience in public relations in the tourism, cultural and event management sectors.
Her career began in France where she was responsible for press relations and partnerships for the Astropolis music festival in Brest. Back in Quebec in 2011, she was mandated by the MUTEK festival to develop various communication tools and then joined the Igloofest team to host the specialized press for eight seasons. Barbara was also in charge of communications and partnerships for the MEG Festival from 2012 to 2015, in addition to having collaborated on programming and communications for Piknic Électronik from 2017 to 2020. With her knowledge of the Montreal scene and its cultural and tourist actors, Barbara is committed to offering all her expertise to Marelle Communications’ clients.
Marylène Kirouac
Director, Strategy and Customer Relations
E-mail: [email protected]
Determined and deeply curious, Marylène is recognized for her sharp strategic thinking and her ability to develop relevant and creative communication tactics. A graduate of UQÀM in communication journalism, Marylène has been called upon to apply her expertise in press relations, strategy, brand image, and integrated planning in various sectors, particularly in cultural, philanthropic, and political organizations.
Her diverse roles as a press relations officer for major Quebec publishing houses, then as a senior advisor, and finally as a director of strategy within national agencies, have led her to collaborate on the development and promotion of a multitude of projects and events. As an experienced manager of multidisciplinary teams, her sensitivity and rigor make her an outstanding facilitator who knows how to mobilize the right people around common goals. Drawing on all these experiences, Marylène provides precise and thoughtful strategic support to the clients she assists, without exception.
Charlotte Isambert
Communications advisor
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Charlotte Isambert is a graduate of the Université du Québec à Montréal in public relations.
Before joining the Marelle Communications team, Charlotte completed two internships at Morin Relations Publiques as part of her studies. She was then hired as Senior Coordinator, where she had the opportunity to work in press relations and social media for several of the agency’s clients.
Charlotte has joined the Marelle Communications team as communications coordinator. She assists clients mainly with press relations campaigns, copywriting, social media management and event organization.
Mahéva Landreville
project manager, social media and influence
E-mail: [email protected]
Mahéva Landreville is a graduate of the Université du Québec à Montréal in public relations.
To discover her path, she undertook two separate internships. Her first internship was with the public relations agency Zone Franche, where she was able to explore various aspects of the field. She then seized the opportunity to become coordinator for the Zoofest festival. This experience immersed her in the world of events, which immediately captivated her.
After graduating, Mahéva joined the Marelle Communications team. She works closely with clients on press relations campaigns, copywriting, social media management and event organization, while continuing to hone her expertise in the field.
Ariane Boulay-Prévost
Communications coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
Ariane Boulay-Prévost graduated from the Université du Québec à Montréal in public relations.
Before joining the Marelle Communications team, Ariane completed two internships and held a position on the communications team at the National Circus School, where she was charmed by the cultural field. Throughout her university cursus, she was also involved in various school committees such as her student association, an experience that enabled her to develop a number of interests and skills, especially in social media management, sponsorship and event coordination.
Mixing culture and events, Marelle Communications’ various mandates immediately appealed to her. It was clear to her that this was where she wanted to begin her career. As Communications Coordinator, Ariane now puts her expertise to good use to increase the visibility of Marelle Communications’ clients and strengthen their influence