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frankly... Frankly
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Frankly, we’re just a couple of communicators in the City of Detroit, talking integrated communications and connection with the best in the industry. Hosted by Rachel Burnard and Dan Horn from Franco, Detroit’s longest-standing independent communications agency, this bi-weekly podcast discusses the changing realities of marketing and communications, what’s needed to succeed in the industry and generally inspiring conversations and connections to improve our businesses and communities.
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...A Community First Approach Helps Neighborhoods Thrive
This week on frankly... Life Remodeled Founder and CEO Chris Lambert joins Rachel and Dan to talk about a "Community First" approach to community development and revitalization. Chris shares his background and the path that led him across six continents and through several cities on the way to finding his calling right here in Detroit. Tune in to learn about the important work of Life Remodeled, including youth programs, workforce development and human services that support thousands of families, students and community members each year.
To learn more about Life Remodeled and volunteer opportunities or to make a donation (you can double your donation through the end of 2023 thanks to White Pine Investment Company!), visit www.liferemodeled.org.
And for those with a connection to Detroit's Denby neighborhood, weigh in on a name for the new Opportunity Hub at https://www.namethatbuilding.com.
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...How Do We Tell the Story of Future Mobility?
This week on frankly… Mobility Startup Advisor Katelyn Davis joins Rachel and Dan to talk about her career in the mobility industry and how her experience in communications and economic development helped launch her new career as an advisor to early stage mobility startups. We cover exciting trends and technologies in electrification and automated driving and dive into Women Driven Mobility: Rethinking the Way the World Moves, the book Katelyn co-authored with Kristin Shaw.
Learn more and follow along with Katelyn on LinkedIn at:
linkedin.com/in/katelynsdavis.
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...Every Brand Needs a Blueprint
This week on frankly... Franco's Creative Director Ashley Dupuy Mancuso joins Rachel and Dan to talk about her career path and role in developing a creative team and processes here at Franco. We discuss best practices for developing a brand, tips for communicators working with creative teams, the importance of professional development and the ever-evolving technology set for creative work.
You can read more on the topics we cover on Franco's blog at:
- From Visioning to Reality: Translating Brand Ideas into Tangible Elements - 4 Ways to Work Better with Your Creative Team
For more information on frankly..., visit www.franco.com/frankly-podcast or our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/francofranklypodcast.
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...It's Time to Go Beyond Vanity Metrics
This week on frankly... Rachel and Dan dive into recent news and trends in the world of integrated communications. From showing the value of communications work through meaningful reporting to considerations for X as it undergoes significant changes and findings from a new survey of the newest generation of journalists, listen in for updates and conversation on the communications news you should know this week.
You can find additional information on the topics covered in this week's episode at the following links:
- Franco Blog: The Evolution of X: When to Sunset Your Social Media Presence - PRDaily: What PR pros should know about the newest generation of journalists
For more information on frankly..., visit www.franco.com/frankly-podcast or our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/francofranklypodcast. Follow Franco on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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...You're Probably Using Social Media Wrong
This week on frankly... Arik Hanson joins Rachel and Dan to tell us what we're probably doing wrong on social media for our companies or clients and how, as an early adopter and social media expert, he recommends shifting strategies and measuring success. Arik also discusses his long-standing podcast, the Hanson & Hunt Podcast and what it takes to keep a show going for 10 years. Later, Ed joins for a Tales from the Beat segment and gives advice for pitching reporters and respecting boundaries.
You can find Arik and more information about his services at Arik Hanson Social Media at arikhanson.com. The Hanson & Hunt Podcast comes out monthly and includes all the latest happenings in the social media world. Listen at www.hansonandhunt.com.
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...What is the Future of Mobility? Detroit Auto Show Recap
This week on frankly... Dan and Rachel are coming to you live from the Detroit Auto Show talking to companies in Automobili-D to discuss the future of mobility and their contributions to the industry. You'll hear from:
Brennan Drake, robotics deployment engineer for wheel.me, Jeffrey Naber, director, Advanced Power Systems Research Center and professor in the mechanical engineering department at Michigan Technilogical University, Brittany Lockard, external communications manager for May Mobility, Natalie King, CEO and founder of Dunamis Charge, and Sushanta Das, technical director at the American Center for Mobility.
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Customer Reviews
Great discussions!
Wonderful discussion and insight. Love listening to this on my drive!
…my new favorite listen
Really enjoying the conversations thus far and looking forward to more. #letdantalkmore
frankly… I’m excited!
Looking forward to seeing what future guests are planned. Can’t wait!