Firstcom is a digital marketing agency founded in 1998, with offices in Marseille and Paris. It supports small and medium-sized businesses, mid-market companies, franchises, large corporations, and international companies in their visibility, acquisition, and digital growth strategies, with recognized expertise in SEO, GEO, and artificial intelligence.
FIRSTCOM: THE AGENCY THAT VIEWS DIGITAL AS A GROWTH ACCELERATOR
Founded in Marseille and based in Paris, Firstcom is a digital marketing agency that supports businesses, from ambitious SMEs to large international groups, in their positioning, visibility, and growth strategies.
OUR BELIEF: A BEAUTIFUL CAMPAIGN WITHOUT RESULTS WILL ALWAYS REMAIN JUST A BEAUTIFUL CAMPAIGN.
At Firstcom, every action we implement for you must answer a single question: what did it bring you?
Firstcom has structured itself by integrating specialized yet complementary skills that enable us to effectively cover all areas of digital marketing.
Strategic consulting, SEO & GEO, content creation, development of complex web solutions (custom websites, back-end systems, etc.), acquisition campaigns, Studio IA… all our areas of expertise are brought together under one roof, led by senior project managers who are constantly updating their skills in an ever-changing digital landscape.
8 years | That’s the average length of our client partnerships. Not because we keep them around. Because we help them grow.
3
partners
15
employees
+ 50
active clients
2
offices in Marseille and Paris
1998
Year founded
WHAT DEFINES US
A CONSULTING AGENCY FIRST AND FOREMOST
We don’t sell à la carte services. We build strategies. Every project begins with a phase dedicated to understanding your business, your goals, and your market, before writing a single line of code or a single word.
FULL-SERVICE AS A PHILOSOPHY
Strategy, content, tech development, performance: everything is designed together by teams that collaborate, capable of managing all or part of your digital presence. Fewer points of contact, greater consistency, measurable results.
INNOVATION IS A CULTURE.
As early as 2010, we launched a division dedicated to developing digital platforms (websites, intranets, complex back-end systems, dashboards, etc.) and tracking. For the sake of independence. And performance.
In 2024, we integrated artificial intelligence into our services strategy, content, visual design, and SEO. Not to follow a trend, but to do better.
This groundwork has resulted in two concrete offerings: GEO expertise so your customers can find you where they’re searching now, on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Google, and an AI Studio to produce creative content that meets the new demands of the digital age.
In 2024, we integrated artificial intelligence into our services strategy, content, visual design, and SEO. Not to follow a trend, but to do better.
This groundwork has resulted in two concrete offerings: GEO expertise so your customers can find you where they’re searching now, on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Google, and an AI Studio to produce creative content that meets the new demands of the digital age.
A TEAM IN CONTINUOUS TRAINING
Digital technology evolves quickly. Too quickly to rely on certainties. At Firstcom, staying informed and continuous training are a daily discipline.
The agency’s 3 partners
FABRICE GALLI
Managing Partner
Marketing strategy, digital marketing, SEO & GEO, applied AI. 30 years of unwavering conviction: communication is only valuable if it produces results. Agency side, advertiser side, field side, he’s seen them all. Today, he tracks, analyzes, and teaches the changes AI is bringing to marketing, notably within Digital’Connect, the CPME’s Digital Commission.
NICOLAS GUISELIN
Founder & Managing Partner
Corporate strategy, business development, financial management. Founder of Firstcom in 1998, and a parallel entrepreneur since 2006. He is the one who ensures the agency’s stability and long-term direction, with the vision of someone who has led very different organizations and knows how to distinguish what matters from what’s just noise.
CATHERINE GRILLO
Managing Partner
Consulting, product marketing, strategic positioning. A journalist by training, a manager with conviction, curious about everything, especially business strategies, AI, and the questions it raises for companies. Her EMBA gave her the keys to understanding the real challenges faced by those who entrust her with their growth, not just their communications.
MARSEILLE. PARIS. AND BEYOND.
Based in Marseille since our founding, we’ve opened a Paris office to support our national and international clients with the same level of personal attention.
Our scope of work knows no geographical boundaries: we work with companies based in France, Europe, and internationally, with the ability to tailor our strategies to the specificities of each market.
WHO IS FIRSTCOM?
How long has Firstcom been in business?
Firstcom was founded in 1998 in Marseille. With over 25 years of experience, the agency combines the expertise of an established player with the agility of a structure that is constantly evolving technologically.
How many people work at Firstcom?
Firstcom has about fifteen permanent employees, based primarily in Marseille, supplemented by associate experts who are brought in as needed for each project.
What types of companies does Firstcom work with?
Firstcom works with a wide variety of clients: SMEs and startups in the growth phase, franchises, mid-sized companies looking to build their digital presence, large national groups, and international companies. Our tailored approach allows us to adapt our strategy and resources to each specific context.
Does Firstcom specialize in GEO?
Firstcom integrated GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) in 2024 as a distinct area of expertise. The agency optimizes its clients’ visibility in generative search engines, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, Claude…, in addition to traditional SEO.
Where is Firstcom located?
Firstcom has two offices: one in downtown Marseille, the agency’s historic headquarters since 1998, and one in Paris. The agency serves clients in France, Europe, and internationally.