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Episode 54 - Tyler Turnbull
Global CEO, FCB

Excellence as usual

Tyler Turnbull on success, innovation and being a premium agency
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Today’s guest is Tyler Turnbull, Global CEO of Interpublic’s FCB – remarkably, the winner of Cannes Lions’ Regional Network of the Year, North America for seven years running. Tyler shares the mindset that’s driven this sustained creative and commercial performance. He unpacks where resilience comes from, and how curiosity, experimentation and a willingness to challenge legacy thinking underpins FCB’s momentum.

Tyler also offers a refreshingly honest view of client relationships – including the crucial roles of empathy and deep commercial impact. Regardless of whether you’re running a small team or a global network, this is a compelling recipe for ongoing success.

HIGHLIGHTS:

‍[02:15] The power of consistency

[07:27] Resilience through people

[10:10] Reinvention never stops

[14:31] Walking in your client's shoes

[22:28] Challenging old habits

[30:46] Why small steps matter

[31:40] Culture built on trying

[34:28] Being premium by choice

[42:16] Commercial experimentation