The Student Sessions

Inside Publicis: Building the Future of Talent

Tonia Galati with Laura and Jack from Publicis Groupe Season 6 Episode 4

In this episode, we sit down with Laura and Jack from Publicis Groupe to explore how they built an innovative emerging talent program entirely from scratch over the past few years. Designed to fully immerse new joiners in the world of advertising, PR, and media, the programme places participants in real-world scenarios—from creative briefs to client presentations—pushing them beyond their comfort zones and fast-tracking their professional growth. We dive into the philosophy behind the program, how it prepares talent for the fast-paced industry, and why concrete learning and development structures are central to Publicis’ approach to nurturing the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders.