Three Questions to Answer Before the Creative Starts (Plus Free Tools to Help) 
Start your next creative project with clarity using three free tools for messaging, naming and…
Ashley OrtizOctober 27, 2026
frankly… Episode 100: frankly… Turns 100! 
frankly... celebrates 100 episodes with communications hot takes, career insights and Detroit stories from our…
Ashley OrtizOctober 15, 2026
Meet the Media: April Morton, Reporter at WDIV Local 4 
Meet WDIV Local 4 reporter April Morton as she shares her favorite stories, pitching advice…
Ashley OrtizOctober 15, 2026
Helping Forgotten Harvest Sustain Donor Momentum with Paid Media 
Franco helped Forgotten Harvest drive year-round donations through strategic paid media focused on key giving…
Ashley OrtizOctober 6, 2026
frankly… Episode 99: Healthcare Complexity Requires Strong Communication 
Explore how strategic communication and storytelling help Henry Ford Health make complex healthcare topics more…
Ashley OrtizOctober 2, 2026
Enhancing Public Engagement Through a Proactive Communications Strategy 
Franco helped ITC enhance public engagement through proactive communications, driving stronger community participation, informed feedback…
Ashley OrtizSeptember 25, 2026
Preparing a Cross-Functional Team for Community Conversations & Media Interviews 
Franco prepared ITC representatives to navigate community conversations and media interviews surrounding Michigan transmission confidently.
Ashley OrtizSeptember 25, 2026
frankly… Episode 98: Curiosity Can Shape Your Career 
Sharon Garcia shares how curiosity and connection shaped her career and passion for community-driven work…
Ashley OrtizSeptember 18, 2026
Meet the Media: Faraz Javed, Reporter at WXYZ-TV 
Meet WXYZ-TV reporter Faraz Javed and learn what makes a compelling story, what catches his…
Ashley OrtizSeptember 17, 2026
Meet the Media: Jeremy Allen, Executive Editor at The Michigan Chronicle 
Meet Michigan Chronicle executive editor Jeremy Allen and learn what drives his reporting, editorial priorities…
Ashley OrtizSeptember 15, 2026
