It’s a sad day for my wife and me since we fondly remember moving to Chicago nearly three decades ago and being quickly taken under the wings of Dan and Ruth Edelman. Their elder son Richard had called on me periodically when I headed public relations at Pitney Bowes in Stamford, CT, and he assured…… Continue reading Remembering Dan
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A Real World Textbook: Edelman and the Rise of Public Relations (aka ‘The Book of Dan’)
I just finished reading an inspiring new book that gave me an even deeper appreciation for long-time friend and mentor Dan Edelman. Former Edelman staffer Franz Wisner traces Edelman’s development beginning with Dan’s very first client 60 years ago to today’s ranking as the largest public relations firm in the world. During a 60th anniversary celebration in Chicago last month…… Continue reading A Real World Textbook: Edelman and the Rise of Public Relations (aka ‘The Book of Dan’)
Dan Edelman’s 10 Principles for Success
Daniel J. Edelman PR icon Dan Edelman turns 90 this weekend, and his son, Richard, paid tribute at a birthday celebration Wednesday by listing the 10 reasons for his father’s success. As a friend, former client and now competitor, I found these 10 principles to be quite moving and full of good advice for anyone pursuing a…… Continue reading Dan Edelman’s 10 Principles for Success