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The integrated communications world moves fast... but staying ahead of the curve just got easier.

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.

11/26/2025

frankly… Episode 82: Digital Wellness is About Presence, Not Productivity is LIVE! Rachel and Dan chat with Tomorrow is Human Founder Ashley Fahey, who unpacks why digital wellness isn’t about screen-time scores – it’s about how grounded, connected and human you feel in your day. She breaks down misconceptions about “balance,” explores how technology shapes relationships and shares practical ways to build healthier digital habits.

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, chronically online or unsure how to set boundaries, this one’s for you. https://brnw.ch/21wXRc4

Rachel and Dan chat with Ashley Fahey about digital wellness, screen-free connection and building real-life community in Detroit.

11/14/2025

frankly... Episode 81: Creativity Builds More Than Brands is live! CreativeMornings/Detroit Host Taylor Mae joins Rachel Piligian and Daniel Horn to discuss the importance of building events that create a feeling of belonging. From the magic of gathering to the importance of trusting your intuition, this episode is the perfect inspiration if you have an idea that's itching to become a reality! 🎧

Rachel and Dan talk with Taylor Mae about designing community-building events, operationalizing creativity and launching bold ideas.

11/01/2025

frankly... Episode 80: Content is at the Center of it All is live! 🎧This episode features Ramsayings Founder J T. Ramsay as he reveals the strongest traffic driver in a fragmented media landscape and much more.

Rachel and Dan talk with JT Ramsay about social alignment, blogs, and authentic content that cuts through the noise.

10/17/2025

The latest episode of frankly... is here! 🎧 Spin Sucks Chief Communications Officer Chris Barger joins Rachel and Dan to discuss communications in the modern world. From managing crises to shaping culture, this episode reveals why conscience is now a core leadership skill.

Rachel and Dan chat with Chris Barger about leading with conscience, trust and impact in today’s fast-moving communications world.

10/03/2025

Episode 78 of frankly... is here! 🎉 Harman Senior Manager of Product Management Rohan Repale joins Dan and Rachel to talk through the journey of building new vehicle technology. Tune in today. ➡️

Rachel and Dan chat with Rohan Repale on vehicle innovation, EVs, in-car audio and why influence and storytelling drive great products.

09/19/2025

New episode alert! 🚨 In episode 77, Detroit Auto Dealers Association and Detroit Auto Show Executive Director Sam Klemet joins Dan and Rachel to discuss how the iconic event is evolving beyond its traditional media-first roots into a year-round platform reflecting the heart of Detroit. 🚗

Rachel and Dan chat with Sam Klemet on how the Detroit Auto Show is evolving into a year-round celebration of Detroit and its future.

09/05/2025

AI is reshaping the communications landscape, but PR's heart remains rooted in people, stories and trust. In this week’s frankly… episode, Zen Media Partner and Head of PR Sarah Evans joins Rachel and Dan to explain how to balance innovation with humanity at a time of massive industry disruption. 🎙️

Rachel and Dan sit down with Sarah Evans, partner and head of PR at Zen Media, to discuss how AI is transforming communications.

08/23/2025

A brand new episode of frankly... just dropped! Episode 75: You Have to Out-Human AI features marketing strategist, Author and Futurist Mark Schaefer as he discusses what it really means to thrive in a world increasingly shaped by AI. 🎙️https://brnw.ch/21wV8GU

Rachel and Dan chat with Mark Schaefer on thriving in an AI world by out-humaning AI through creativity, storytelling and connection

08/08/2025

frankly... episode 74 is now LIVE! 🔥 Rachel, Dan and our CEO Tina Kozak explore all things crisis communications.

With decades of experience helping brands navigate the unexpected, Tina explains why having a plan is only half the battle and why personal alignment, internal communication and human instinct are just as critical.

Rachel and Dan welcome back Franco CEO Tina Kozak to share why crisis leadership takes more than a just a plan.

07/25/2025

A new frankly... episode is here! HAAS Alert VP of Automotive and Head of Detroit Hussein Zaarour discusses connected technology and how it's shaping the future of road safety. 👉

Rachel and Dan talk with HAAS Alert’s Hussein Zaarour about V2X technology, mobility and Detroit’s role in the future of transportation.

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