Stories by Dan Rene

Pope Francis was known for many things including his humility, compassion and willingness to confront difficult issues. Perhaps one of his most enduring legacies is how effectively he communicated.

Recently, a heated, expletive-laden altercation between David Portnoy and Charlie Redd, the owner of Dragon Pizza in Somerville, Massachusetts, took the internet by storm. Portnoy’s “no bad press” mantra appears to have had an unforeseen positive impact on the pizzeria – despite the embarrassing behavior of both men involved.

Anyone who wishes to persuade an audience could learn from the debate performance of the GOP candidates and apply some of the strategic communications best practices.

While executives, HR pros, and rank-and-file employees hold unique perspectives on COVID-19-related work-from-home (WFH) policies, there is no doubt where Tesla titan Elon Musk stands on the matter. In a leaked email from Musk to Tesla… Continued

It’s not easy to apologize, especially after a heated exchange. Fortunately, there’s a way forward for Will Smith and Chris Rock. PR can help.

Airbnb’s example proves that when it comes to effective CSR, writing a check and issuing a press release simply aren’t enough.