Ray Hennessey
Ray is an accomplished journalist and business leader, Ray develops cutting-edge technology platforms and content systems for JConnelly and its clients. With more than 25 years of media and management experience, Ray has spent his career at the convergence of traditional and emerging media. Most recently, he served as Editorial Director for Entrepreneur, where he helped launch the Entrepreneur360 and Top Company Culture franchises, as well as the Entrepreneur Network video channel. Previously, Ray helped launch the FOX Business Network, where he served as founding Business News Director. Earlier in his career, he was editor at SmartMoney.com and Dow Jones, a daily on-air contributor at CNBC and the IPO columnist at The Wall Street Journal. Learn more here .
Articles by Ray Hennessey
- Practice Growth
The Tommy John Lesson: Why People Remember Stories, Not Brands
When Tommy John, who died on Aug. 15, suffered a devastating elbow injury in 1974, the outlook for pitchers with similar injuries was bleak.
- Opinion
Trust Is Built Through Action, Not Crisis Statements
A fundamental truth about crisis communications: stakeholders pay far more attention to what people or companies do than to what they say.
- Practice Growth
Real Brand Purpose Shows up When People Need It Most
There are moments when the conversation around brand purpose stops being theoretical and becomes deeply, unmistakably real.
- Opinion
Lessons for Financial Executives from a Software CEO’s Coldplay Kiss-Cam Fiasco
Private moments can quickly become public events. In short, your microphone is always on. Most fans would love a personal shout-out from the stage when they’re rocking out at a concert, particularly from a global superstar like Chris Martin of Coldplay.
- Business Growth
What Bryson DeChambeau’s Journey Teaches Advisors About Personal Brand
DeChambeau banters with the crowd, gives more than his share of fist bumps and high fives, and laughs at some of his own mistakes. #advisors
- Business Growth
15 Ways Communications Has Changed in the Past 15 Years
Turning 15 doesn’t mean much when you’re a kid.
