This episode of The New Abnormal podcast features Julian Boulding, Owner of TheNetworkOne.

The organisation works with over 1000 agencies in over 100 countries, providing ‘open-source creativity’ and communications services from independent agencies for a growing number of leading international marketing companies. They also help independent agencies develop their own business internationally, through providing international partners, consulting resources and professional development programs. 

A renowned industry figure, each year Julian produces a much-quoted review of the annual Cannes Lions Festival, and this podcast was recorded on the day of its 2026 release. In it, Julian illuminates a range of the key talking points from the event, in what was a challenging year for the Lions…

So, I hope you enjoy listening to him as much as I did, in what I hope you'll agree is a very insightful conversation!