Meet the Managing Partners
A rare blend of communications strategist, partnership builder, and business operator—trusted by founders and executives to align teams, accelerate growth, and execute high-impact initiatives.
As Managing Partner of HALO Comms, Derek advises founders, CEOs, and executive leadership teams on how to turn visibility, credibility, and trust into sustainable growth. He works with organizations across sustainability, wellness, technology, and cultural impact to strengthen how they're discovered, understood, and chosen.
HALO specializes in earned authority—helping organizations earn trust where today's decisions are made: across media, search, AI, investors, partners, and customers. By integrating public relations, thought leadership, strategic content, and digital presence, the firm builds lasting influence that drives credibility, visibility, and long-term growth.
Former journalist and Managing Partner & Editorial Director of HALO Comms, Franco helps founders, CEOs, and brand leaders build authority, earn media visibility, and strengthen trust through credible storytelling and strategic communications.
Drawing on his background in business journalism and editorial strategy, he advises organizations across sustainability, wellness, technology, and cultural impact on how to communicate with clarity, credibility, and influence.
Franco leads HALO's editorial strategy, combining newsroom insight with strategic communications to help clients earn media coverage, elevate thought leadership, strengthen digital presence, and build authority across search and emerging AI platforms.
A visibility agency for purpose-led organizations.
HALO is a strategic visibility agency that helps purpose-led organizations build visibility, earn credibility, and become the trusted answer in their market.
We approach visibility as an integrated system rather than a collection of disconnected tactics. Every engagement is designed to strengthen an organization's authority across media, search, and AI while contributing to measurable business outcomes.
With offices in Los Angeles and Buenos Aires, HALO combines 45 years of strategic communications, editorial, and business expertise with a team of media insiders who understand how credibility is built in today's media landscape. We execute bilingual campaigns in English and Spanish across North America and Latin America.
HALO's media coverage.
Published articles and podcasts reflecting HALO's philosophy and approach to communications strategy.
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A confidential strategic consultation focused on visibility, reputation, and long-term growth.