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frankly...

Rachel Burnard, Dan Horn

Booking Overview

This is a biweekly interview-led communications and marketing show featuring agency leaders, founders, and senior practitioners discussing industry trends, brand strategy, community engagement, and professional growth. PR agencies could credibly pitch senior communications and marketing executives, brand strategists, founders, and automotive or event-marketing experts with practical experience and relevant business stories; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 687 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

business@franco.com

podcast@franco.com

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Host

Rachel Burnard - Communications professional at Franco, an independent communications agency in Detroit.

Dan Horn - Communications professional at Franco, an independent communications agency in Detroit.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior or established professionals in communications, marketing, public relations, brand strategy, entrepreneurship, events, or related business fields, with a practical career perspective or a notable organization, campaign, or venture to discuss.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Sharon Garcia - Career Development, Nonprofit Communications, Entrepreneurship, Community-focused Work, Professional Relationships, Mentorship, And Communicating Detroit Events And Experiences.

Ali Weiss - Community-led Growth, Brand Building, Consumer Marketing, Product Development, And Creating Products For Both Children And Parents.

Leslie Clark Dagg - Automotive And Mobility Event Strategy, Trade Shows, Hosted Events, Audience Definition, Event Goals, And Event-budget Planning.

Delainie Wheeler - Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Career Development, Detroit's Business And Creative Community, And Design Events.

Recent Topics

Business, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Brand Strategy, Event Marketing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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...Healthcare complexity requires strong communication

September 30, 2026

This week on frankly... Dan and Rachel sit down with Jeff Adkins, executive communications manager at Henry Ford Health and incoming president of PRSA Detroit. Jeff has spent more than 11 years at Henry Ford Health, moving from internal communications to leading media relations for cancer and neuroscience before stepping into his current role supporting the health system's executive team, including president and CEO, Bob Riney, and COO, Denise Brooks-Williams.Jeff talks about the power of...

...Curiosity can shape your career

September 16, 2026

On today’s frankly..., Dan and Rachel are joined by Sharon Garcia, vice president of marketing and communications at the Downtown Detroit Partnership, to talk about the career experiences that led her to her current role helping tell the story of downtown Detroit.Sharon shares her nonlinear path through nonprofit communications, entrepreneurship and community-focused work, along with what she’s learned about following your curiosity, building relationships and getting involved in professional...

...Community is an output, not an input

September 02, 2026

This week on frankly... Rachel and Dan sit down with Ali Weiss, co-founder and CEO of NoBiggie and former CMO of Glossier. Ali talks about her path from BlackRock to seven years of community-led growth with Glossier to launching NoBiggie, a juicy sparkling drink reimagining the everyday treat for kids.Ali digs into what brands get wrong about community and why it's not something you can manufacture, the "treatonomics" of the easy yes and the challenge of building a product that ...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with frankly...?

frankly... is hosted by Rachel Burnard and Dan Horn. Its publicly listed emails are business@franco.com and podcast@franco.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for frankly...?

The publicly listed emails for frankly...: business@franco.com and podcast@franco.com.

How many listeners does frankly... have?

Podseeker estimates frankly... reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for frankly...?

frankly... typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior or established professionals in communications, marketing, public relations, brand strategy, entrepreneurship, events, or related business fields, with a practical career perspective or a notable organization, campaign, or venture to discuss. Recent guests include Sharon Garcia, Ali Weiss, and Leslie Clark Dagg.

How hard is it to get booked on frankly...?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does frankly... cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Brand Strategy, and Event Marketing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

business@franco.com

podcast@franco.com

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