Dove·tail (duv′tāl´), verb:

To connect or combine precisely or harmoniously

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To piece together so as to make a logically connected whole

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To fit skillfully, to form a whole

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About Us

Dovetail is a Paris-based agency that develops editorial content in English for companies worldwide.

We write, edit and translate all types of communications materials in English:

  • Annual reports
  • Brochures and leaflets
  • Press releases and media kits
  • Audit reports
  • In-house and B2B magazines
  • Websites
  • Corporate videos
  • Oral presentations

Our strong grasp of corporate communications makes us the ideal partner for communications agencies, public and private institutions, and companies of all sizes:

  • Banks
  • Audit and consulting firms
  • Insurance companies
  • Industrial groups
  • Service companies
  • Engineering and technology consulting firms
  • Start-ups
Terry Ascencio-Parvy
Terry Ascencio-Parvy Dovetail Founder

Terry came to Paris by way of Houston and Monterey. Teamwork is what makes her tick. She is a bilingual editorial consultant, specializing in events and video production.

Drawing on 20+ years of experience in communications, Terry collaborates with corporate clients across Europe and beyond – helping them bring their content to life.

Expertise

Editorial consulting in English

At Dovetail, we can assist you with your English editorial content from start to finish.

We check the quality of your existing English-language documentation, advise you on the design of all types of print and Web communications materials, and assist you in producing content directly in English (selecting content professionals, managing the production process and conducting quality assurance).

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English copywriting & rewriting

Dovetail provides copywriting services for corporate communications in English.

We base our work on documents you provide to us and/or interviews with your teams in French or English. We can also help you rewrite documents and verify editorial consistency.

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Translation in English

We translate all types of documents from French to American or British English.

We use your approved files in their original Word, PowerPoint or Excel format during the translation process and deliver our French-to-English translations in the same format. All our translations are reviewed by a second translator and delivered on time.

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Events

Dovetail works hand-in-hand with multinationals and event planning agencies to develop editorial content in English.

Whether you are organizing a leadership team meeting or roadshow, we can work with your team members to get them ready for the big event.

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Projects

In collaboration with Havas Paris

Ipsen

Annual Reports

Drafting Ipsen’s annual report in English to strengthen the company’s position as a leading global biotech company dedicated to building bridges for patient care.

  • Interviewing the Executive Team and drafting content
  • Liaising with patient advocacy groups and developing materials for the #DialogueForPatientCare initiative
In collaboration with Proffice

Alcatel-Lucent Entreprise

Corporate Videos

Producing corporate videos in English that provide brief overviews of specific topics for a large B2B company.

  • Creating video scripts in English in close collaboration with the Account Director
  • Editorial consulting, copywriting, rewriting and translation projects in English
In collaboration with Havas Events

Sodexo

Quality of Life Conference

Working as the Senior Editor for a two-day international conference dedicated to the future of quality of life for some 600 delegates.

  • Drafting and editing website content, newsletters and speaker interviews
  • Managing the team of writers on-site and handling quality control in conjunction with the communications teams

Decathlon

Sustainable Development Report

Producing an English translation of the Sustainable Development Report.

  • Putting in place a specialized English-speaking team: Project Manager, Translator and Editor
  • Handling the quality control process
In collaboration with Icomène

CFM International

Corporate Videos

Producing a video script to showcase the production ramp-up and supply chain of the LEAP engine.

  • Writing and editorial support throughout the process
  • Ensuring quality control in close collaboration with the Creative Director
In collaboration with Shortcut

CAC 40-listed Bank

Executive Convention

Acting as the Editor for an event attended by 1,200 top managers.

  • Working with 20 speakers to develop dynamic presentations: overseeing the consistency of the speeches, PowerPoint presentations and videos in English
  • Rehearsal and technical rehearsal before the event

Sanofi

CSR Section of the Registration Document

Producing an English translation with a strong grasp of the relevant issues and technical CSR vocabulary.

  • Putting in place a specialized English-speaking team made up of a project manager, an experienced native-English translator and a CSR expert
  • Handling the quality control process including regular collaboration with the client

Mazars

Annual Reports

Drafting the company’s annual report in English to strengthen the group’s image abroad.

  • Interviewing members of Mazars’ management team and drafting case studies
  • Verifying and rewriting content in English to ensure editorial consistency for the report
In collaboration with With Up

CAC 40-listed Company

Annual Convention

Acting as the editor for a three-day international event attended by 120 corporate leaders in a European capital.

  • Editorial support provided before and during the event, ensuring consistency for the entirety of the English content
  • Practice sessions and coaching to help speakers with their English presentations
In collaboration with Pamplemousse Design

Lafarge

Corporate Videos

Producing video scripts to promote Lafarge’s contribution to the circular economy as well as their drive to meet increasing client demand for sustainable solutions.

  • Presenting Lafarge’s new model for better business practices while complying with ever-more stringent environmental safety regulations
  • Ensuring quality control in close collaboration with the Creative Director
In collaboration with Phénomène

CAC 40-listed Bank

Leadership Team Meeting

Working as the Editor for a two-day event attended by 90 top managers from subsidiaries worldwide.

  • Editorial support provided before and during the event, working with some 20 speakers: overseeing the consistency of the speeches, PowerPoint presentations and videos in English
  • Rehearsal and technical rehearsal before the event

Evernex

Website

Developing a website for a global leader in third-party IT maintenance services in line with the company’s new name and new visual identity.

  • Providing editorial support to the Communications & Marketing Director
  • Interviewing the international management team, and writing website content
In collaboration with Wagram et Vous

Attitude Prévention

European Conference

Working as the Editor for a European conference dedicated to tackling inactivity.

  • Working with the speakers and experts from around Europe to make their presentations more impactful and drafting content for the roundtable debates
  • Writing the script for the master of ceremonies
In collaboration with Happy Company

International Real Estate Development Company

Management Convention

Working as the Editor for a two-day convention attended by over 400 managers

  • Working with a dozen senior managers to develop dynamic presentations
  • Editorial support provided before and during the event, ensuring consistency of all English content: speeches, PowerPoint presentations and videos.
In collaboration with Proffice

Evernex

Corporate Brochure

Producing content for a brochure for a global leader in third-party IT maintenance services.

  • Creating the structure for the brochure and working closely with the agency’s Project Manager
  • Drafting content in English
In collaboration with Havas Events

Natixis Investment Managers

Natixis Investment Managers Summit Event 2018

Serving as the Editor for an international summit featuring 70 leading global experts who shared their perspectives on the future of business, politics and society.

  • Producing content to capture the essence of over 20 plenary and breakout sessions
  • Overseeing a team of 10 writers, handling project management

Accuracy

Independent Valuation for a CAC 40-listed Company

Producing an English translation of an independent valuation drawing on a keen understanding of the financial sector and specialized terminology related to public exchange offers.

  • Putting in place a specialized English-speaking team made up of a project manager/editor and an experienced financial translator
  • Handling the quality control process including regular collaboration with the client

Quick

Annual Reports

Producing a powerful and compelling English translation of Quick’s annual report to accurately reflect the company’s image.

  • English translation of the company’s annual report 2009-2015
  • Turnkey service provided in a spirit of partnership: working with a dedicated translator, managing the project and verifying the final proofs

Women’s Forum Global Meeting

Digital Conference Reporting

Producing and posting content on Storify and developing articles for Medium to capture the essence of the plenary and breakout sessions, and reach a wider audience.

  • Acting as the Senior Editor
  • Overseeing the writers, handling project management and quality assurance
In collaboration with Havas Events

CAC 40-listed Bank

Leadership Team Meeting

Serving as the English-speaking editor for an event attended by 90 top managers from subsidiaries worldwide.

  • Working with 20 speakers/senior managers: overseeing the consistency of the speeches, PowerPoint presentations and videos in English
  • Rehearsal five days before the event and technical rehearsal the day before the event

Testimonials

Dovetail plays a key part in overseeing the team that produces digital content for our annual international conference. We are very pleased to work with Dovetail year after year.

Gwenaëlle Morin, Communication and Publishing Manager – Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society

Dovetail always provides top-notch English translations that are accurate and polished. The process, which includes revision by Terry followed by a highly productive discussion phase, results in a flawless document.

Isabelle Prigent, Head of Internal Communications – Edmond de Rothschild

Our collaboration with Dovetail has been great. Terry, who runs the agency, is calm, professional and offers excellent advice. With her positive attitude, she knows just how to work with our clients’ presenters – making each event a resounding success.

Benedict Klein, Brand Manager – Havas Events

Offering seamless and professional service, Dovetail is responsive and knows how to adapt to the specific context of each business activity.

Valérie Raynal, Head of Corporate Communications – Quick

Drafting content involves much more than just writing. You have to grasp the needs of each client, and quickly understand the specifics of their market and their terminology. Dovetail went even further for us. The website and PR materials they developed perfectly matched our needs, and they were able to find the right tone to promote our solutions, which is exactly what we needed.

Séverine Vilbert, Marketing and Communications Director - Evernex

Dovetail does an excellent job of incorporating all the nuances of the original text in its English translations. The process is smooth, and the work is delivered on time. Terry also takes the time to liaise with us towards the end of the project, so the final product is always top-notch.

Bruno Husson, Associé – Accuracy

We have been working with Dovetail for several years now, and we’ve never been disappointed. Dovetail provides high-quality English translations time and time again. When questions arise, the team gets in touch to clarify the meaning of our messages and make terminology choices, ensuring that our projects always go smoothly.

Stéphanie Prangé, Director CSR Reporting & Rating Agencies – Sanofi Stéphane Morand, Valuation and Financial Reports Manager – Sanofi

Quality

At Dovetail, we take pride in using our proven corporate communications experience to consistently deliver high-quality service.

  • Our focus on project management

    We take a proactive approach to project management in English and believe that collaboration is key. Throughout the production process, you can count on a single point of contact to handle your project smoothly and efficiently.

  • A network of specialized English-speaking consultants

    Dovetail sets up teams of one or more English-speaking translators, writers or editors with the expertise that is best suited to your project. We test all our consultants and foster long-term relationships with them in order to provide consistent, high-quality services at all times.

  • A collaborative process

    We put in place a meticulous revision process for all our work and then take the time to explain the thought process that went into wording key messages in English. We believe constructive dialogue is vital to your project’s success. By working together, we can choose the options that are the best fit for your needs.

Contact Us

Looking for a partner for your communications projects in English?

Dovetail is here to help every step of the way.

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