Mumbrellacast: Ex-McCann CEO Ben Lilley on the problem with big agencies

Josie Tutty

March 7, 2019 4:42

In this week’s Mumbrellacast, we chat to ex-McCann CEO and SMART founder Ben Lilley (21:34) on founding a business with no experience running one, why the young Ben was difficult to manage, and the problem with big agencies.

We also delve into the details behind the merger between Publicis Group’s Spark Foundry and Blue 449.

In addition, the team discuss Ten’s decision to cast an astrophysicist as the new bachelor and whether The Bachelor alone will help Ten’s struggling ratings.

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Josie Tutty

Josie Tutty was Mumbrella's deputy editor. She worked on the publication between 2017 and 2019. She's previously written and edited in the UK for Jungle Creations and Trinity Mirror.

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Ben Lilley 8 Mar 19

And (blatant plug) anyone wanting to know more about the investments I’m now making in independent agencies and other creative businesses can contact me via my website: http://www.bensational.com

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