Tyler Rathjen

Tyler Rathjen is responsible for leading Public Engagement™ programs for the agency’s high-profile roster of national and regional wellness, retail, restaurant and real estate clients. Whether it’s developing strategic marketing plans, establishing creative programs, or managing digital, advertising, social media, influencer and branding projects, Tyler has a wealth of expertise. Tyler began his career with Decibel Blue in 2006, where over the past 13 years he ascended to account executive, senior account executive and director of integrated marketing, ultimately becoming a partner in 2016.

Tyler has advised some of the nation’s most noteworthy brands, including Elements Massage, PetSmart, Tuft & Needle, Amazing Lash Studio and Baskin-Robbins. For Dunkin’ Donuts, he has overseen the launch of more than 80 restaurants throughout the Southwest.

Tyler’s work with My Sister’s Closet, the nation’s largest designer consignment retailer, is particularly noteworthy. He spearheaded the team that created the nationally recognized “Sell Your Sole” and “WANTED: One Night Stand” campaigns. The latter was a finalist for the prestigious OBIE Award for outdoor advertising excellence, competing against Gatorade and Snickers.

Although based in Decibel Blue’s Phoenix office, Tyler has also played an integral role in growing Decibel Blue’s footprint in Denver over the past 5 years.

Tyler sits on the board of the Phoenix Suns 88 Charities as Executive Committee chairperson (or “Big Gorilla) and is also an active member of the Key Executive Forum for PR Boutiques International, a global collaborative network of public relations agencies. He was also recently accepted to Class 33 of the prestigious Scottsdale Leadership program. Tyler is passionate about supporting education-related causes since his wife, Victoria, has been a public school teacher for many years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business.