About Us

about BarCom

Kim Bardakian is the dynamic principal behind BarCom, a boutique strategic agency specializing in communications, community engagement, and public affairs. With a passion for making things happen and a super diverse network, Kim thrives on building partnerships and creating lasting connections that drive real impact. Her superpower? Opening doors. A powerhouse connector with experience at Pandora, PlayStation, The Kapor Center, Urban Golf Gear, and Visit Oakland, Kim brings a deep understanding of both corporate and community landscapes. BarCom exists to turn ideas into action-with authenticity, strategy, and results

Our Services

Our Services

What Service We offer

Media Relations

Building and maintaining strong media connections to secure impactful coverage for your brand or organization

Strategic Communications

Crafting clear, effective messaging that aligns with your goals and resonates with your audience.

Community Relations

Strengthening your brand's presence by connecting with local communities and fostering positive relationships.

Government Affairs

Navigating complex government landscapes to advocate for your business and drive policy change.

Stakeholder Engagement

Engaging key stakeholders to build lasting partnerships and drive support for your initiatives

Spokesperson

Providing a skilled spokesperson to represent your brand with confidence and outhonty

Launches

Creating impactful, buzz-worthy launches that introduce your brand, product, or service to the world

Special Events

Curating unique and memorable events that engage audiences, elevate brands and create lasting connections

Clients

Our Clients Have Been Featured On

Case Studies

What We'Ve Done

What We've Done

BarCom played a pivotal role in securing the renewal of the Oakland Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID), working closely with Visit Oakland to rally hotel partners, engage city

Northeastern University Oakland-Strategic Communications, Community Relations; Stakeholder Engagement; Media Relations

BarCom helped Northeastern University Oakland strengthen its community presence by facilitating key

Ronald McDonald House Bay Area Charities- Stakeholder Engagement; Government Affairs; Media Relations; Launches

BarCom supported Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) with strategic community

Clients Past & Present

Testimonials

What People Say

Kim is a master connector and has helped immensely with our Government and Community Relations initiatives. She is driven, organized and great at getting the projects done in a timely manner. A true joy to work with!

Peter Gamez

Peter Gomez, President and
CEO, Visit Oakland

Kim has been instrumental in driving corporate engagement and relationship development for Northeastern University’s Oakland campus. Her expertise as a regional partnership advisor has led to growth opportunities and new partnerships across a range of initiatives

Carrie Maultsby-Lute

Head Of Partnerships,
Northeastern University Oakland

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