Phil Jones

Founder & Organiser

Podge Events

London, UK

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The Aspire Group of Companies

Andrew Joy

Stonehage Fleming Family & Partners Group

Phil’s Biography

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Phil Jones is Founder of Podge Events, which he runs with his daughter, Clare. He is Chair of The Drum DADI Awards Judges Panel and Advisor & Consultant to businesses in the digital and creative industries.

He founded Podge Events over a quarter of a century ago, and there is now a whole series of invitation-only gatherings for the who’s who in sport, creative, digital and music. The lunches comprise: Design Podge, Digital Podge, Sports Podge, Stodge Podge and ad-hoc podges for fun.

Phil is recognised as a leading figure in the design and digital industries, having been awarded a multitude of accolades for his contribution to the sectors. He has also spent 17 years as Chair of the Judges for The Drum Awards for Digital Industries (The DADI’s). Over this period The Drum has grown to become the biggest marketing website in Europe.

In his role as an advisor and consultant, Phil has worked with a variety of agencies and businesses serving the creative and digital industries. He co-hosted the first 40 episodes of the Wonderful People Podcast, a series that delves into the lives of... Phil Jones is Founder of Podge Events, which he runs with his daughter, Clare. He is Chair of The Drum DADI Awards Judges Panel and Advisor & Consultant to businesses in the digital and creative industries.

He founded Podge Events over a quarter of a century ago, and there is now a whole series of invitation-only gatherings for the who’s who in sport, creative, digital and music. The lunches comprise: Design Podge, Digital Podge, Sports Podge, Stodge Podge and ad-hoc podges for fun.

Phil is recognised as a leading figure in the design and digital industries, having been awarded a multitude of accolades for his contribution to the sectors. He has also spent 17 years as Chair of the Judges for The Drum Awards for Digital Industries (The DADI’s). Over this period The Drum has grown to become the biggest marketing website in Europe.

In his role as an advisor and consultant, Phil has worked with a variety of agencies and businesses serving the creative and digital industries. He co-hosted the first 40 episodes of the Wonderful People Podcast, a series that delves into the lives of successful leaders in the design, digital, business and sports spheres. He is an advisor at Colooder – a digital fan experience platform that links the physical experience with digital services.

Phil is passionate about bridging the gap between education and the design industry and works as a mentor for the award-winning School of Communication Arts 2.0. as well as being a Co-Founder of The Design Community Hub, a community initiative he set up with other prominent names in design to help young design graduates during the Covid19 pandemic. moreless

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Design Week

Design Community Hub launches to “keep the industry alive”

Phil Jones of Podge Events has joined forces with other industry leaders in founding the Design Community Hub to support young designers.

Podge Events

Founder & Organiser

Feb 1994 - Present

London, UK

Podge Events is a collection of 5 unique invitation only events, designed exclusively for the leaders and influencers from the sport, digital, creative and music industries. Each lunch brings together a group of up to 250 like-minded individuals for a relaxed afternoon, with no agenda other than having fun, sharing knowledge and connecting with their industry peers.

The Design Community Hub

Co-founder

Jan 2021 - Present

London, UK

The Design Community Hub is a free and inclusive community created to enable designers from around the world to help bridge the gap between education and the design industry. Members volunteer their expertise and knowledge to help the next generation of design talent. The Hub offers events, portfolio reviews, internships, jobs and advice and support for students.

Real Time Consultancy

Advisory and Consultant

Apr 2004 - Present

London, UK

Phil helps advise business owners on a variety of areas. His strength lies in people and connecting people: businesses to businesses, people to people and clients to agencies (and all points in-between). If it's work or play, making connections is what makes him tick.

The Drum DADI Awards

Chair of the Judges Panel

Apr 2004 - Present

London, UK

The DADI Awards is the Drum Awards for Digital Industries is a global competition & awards ceremony organised by The Drum, that recognises those who have been producing the most effective digital strategies over the past year. Phil has been Chairman for over 16 years and select the 40 strong panel of judges each year.

EHS Brann

Vice Chairman

Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

London, UK

EHS Brann (now Havas Helia) was the world's 5th largest global agency, with 233 offices globally. They use strategy, creativity, data, and tech to provide meaningful interaction between brands and individuals throughout the customer experience. After the Real Time Studio merger, Phil was VC & Operations Director of the 300-strong London team, while they launched Tesco Club Card and the New Mini.

Real Time Studio

Managing Director

1991 - 2000

London, UK

One of the first ever digital agencies, Phil grew it from 10 to 100 staff and set up digital arm in 1995 winning clients and delivering the first ever websites for brands including Diesel, Canon, The FA and UK Sport, winning many creative awards. He then oversaw the first ever UK merger between a DM and digital agency when Real Time merged with Evans Hunt Scott in 2000 to become ehsrealtime.

APT Photoset

Co-Founder & Managing Director

May 1979 - Jul 1990

London, UK

APT Photoset was a leading typography studio that generated artwork for influential design groups and advertising companies.

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Current Advisory Roles

Colooder

Advisor & Consultant

London, UK

Colooder offers sports and entertainment institutions a technology solution that links the physical experience with digital services and improves the fan experience.

Previous Advisory Roles

Cubo

Advisor

2015 - Feb 2019

London, UK

Cubo are creative brand engagement specialists.

Photolink Creative Group

Advisor

May 2010 - Jan 2012

Manchester, UK

Manchester-based Photolink (now Seventy7) are the UK's leading fashion photographer.

Clock

Advisor

Jun 2008 - Jul 2010

Clock are an award-winning, Creative and technical development agency,

Mook

Advisor

Jul 2004 - Aug 2009

Mook was a digital marketing consultancy. Phil helped them with their merger to one of the world's leading boutique agencies, Nitro Group.

Greenwood Campbell

Advisory Board Member

Bournemouth, UK

Greenwood Campbell is an IT services and consulting firm. Using digital technology, the company builds apps, creates websites, develops chatbots, designs voice skills and transforms organisations.

ForrestBrown

Advisory Board Member

Bristol, UK

ForrestBrown is the leading specialist R&D tax credit consulting firm in the United Kingdom. It provides unrivaled technical knowledge and is enthusiastic about assisting innovative companies in their development.

Brand42

Advisor & Consultant

Oct 2020 - Jan 2023

London, UK

Brand42 are an award-winning creative agency delivering effective design solutions across all platforms. They bridge the gap between branding, creative and digital outputs, ensuring that brands tell compelling and coherent stories across all channels.

Wonderful Creative Agency

Advisor & Consultant

Feb 2020 - Jan 2023

Maidstone, UK

Wonderful Creative Agency is an organisation that specialises in the creation of new brands as well as the redevelopment of old ones. They deliver growth for leading brands and rapidly expanding businesses by combining technology and creativity.

Green Square

Advisor

2009 - Nov 2021

London, UK

Green Square is a corporate finance advisory practice providing M&A to media and marketing communications businesses.

Wirehive

Advisor

Jun 2015 - Jun 2020

Farmborough, UK

Wirehive are the digital agency hosting specialists. Now Pax8.

Ingenuity London

Advisor

Oct 2009 - Jun 2020

London, UK

Ingenuity are an independent full-service new business consultancy connecting agencies and brands.

Start Design

Advisor

Aug 2005 - Mar 2019

London, UK

Start Design are an award-winning London-based branding and design agency.

CSM Live

Advisor

Mar 2016 - Sep 2018

London, UK

CSM live deliver brand and live experiences for their clients around the world.

WAE

Advisor

Oct 2013 - Oct 2017

London, UK

WAE are an award winning digital experience consultancy combining behavioural science and product design.

Orange Bus

Advisor

Oct 2014 - Dec 2016

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Orange Bus deliver strategies and technologies that innovate businesses. Phil supported their sale to Capita.

CTI Digital

Advisor

Oct 2011 - Nov 2016

Manchester, UK

CTI is one of the UK’s leading full service digital agencies with offices in Manchester and London. Phil helped with original acquisition to Paperhat Group.

Precedent

Advisor

Jan 2011 - Jul 2016

London, UK

Precedent is a digital experience firm with offices in London and Hong Kong that collaborates with leaders in various fields, including finance, higher education and professional services.

Leaders in Sport

Advisor

Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

London, UK

Leaders are the premium conference and content platform for leaders in world sport.

Shipley IP

Non-Executive Advisor

Sep 2010 - Mar 2013

Liverpool, UK

Shipley IP is a legal services firm that was founded in 2005. It specialises in IP strategy and management, providing businesses with advice and legal structures to enhance the utilisation of their intellectual property.

Naked Penguin Boy

Advisor

Oct 2009 - Aug 2012

London, UK

Naked Penguin Boy are an independent, London-based digital creative agency specialising in strategic delivery, social media, viral marketing and mobile app development.

Milky Tea Studios

Advisor

Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

Liverpool, UK

Milky Tea is a UK-based Game Development and Animation Production Studio.

Navyblue

Advisor

May 2004 - May 2011

London, UK

Navyblue were one of the UK's most successful branding agencies with a specialism in Sport.

McKenzie Clark

Advisor

Jul 2004 - Dec 2010

London, UK

Mckenzie Clark were one of the UK’s leading large format graphics specialists before being bought out by CSM Live.

Reading Room

Advisor

Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

London, UK

Reading Room are an award-winning digital consultancy.

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Media

Be Wonderful Podcast

Podcast

Phil shares stories from his extensive career and about the growth of Podge Events, highlighting the crucial moments along the way.

The Wonderful People Podcast

Podcast Series

London, UK

Click on the icon for all episodes of the Wonderful People podcast hosted by Phil and Dan Maudhub, interviewing fascinating personalities in the creative, tech and marketing world.

Craig Hepburn, Head of Digital Transformation at UEFA

Interviewer

Apr 2022

London, UK

Phil and Dan Maudhub speak to Craig Hepburn about his 20 years in digital marketing in this podcast.

Graham Goodkind, Founder & Chairman of Frank PR

Interviewer

Mar 2022

London, UK

In this podcast, Graham Goodkind, Founder of Frank PR, joins hosts Phil Jones and Dan Maudhub to discuss his incredible career achievements on an episode of The Wonderful People Podcast.

Ben Ryan, Founder of Sleepandwater

Interviewer

Feb 2022

London, UK

Phil Jones and Dan Maudhub interview Ben Ryan, Founder of Sleepandwater, delving into fascinating stories from his time in Fiji, as well as life and business fundamentals.

Deborah Dawton, CEO Design Business Association

Interviewer

Dec 2021

London, UK

In this episode of The Wonderful People Podcast, Phil and Dan speak to Deborah Dawton about her support for design and its effect on business.

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Interviews

Working Class to World Class

Podcast

Nov 2022

Phil is interviewed by Lynn Lester on this Working Class to World Class podcast.

Alexa Stop Podcast

Interview

2018

Phil is interviewed on his life story at his villa Casa Felipe in Portugal in this monthly Alexa Stop Podcast.

10 questions with Phil Jones

Interview

Apr 2018

The Drum interviews Phil to share his insights into the media and marketing sector.

When Crisis Hit it was Time to get Podgy

Interview

Apr 2020

Manchester, UK

Manchester Publicity Association allowed Phil to tell his life story at the celebration of 25 years of Podge Events.

Roll of honour: How to win the 'special' chair award at The Drum Awards

Interview

Jul 2018

Chair Phil Jones, founder of Podge Events, awarded 360i with his special award for 2017. He explains why they won the award with their work for Lidl on the Social Price Drop.

Phil Jones: Podge Events

Interview

Crowe spends five minutes with Phil to explore his journey with Podge Events.

Creating joyful memories with People's Choice 2020 Influencer of the Year

Interviewee

Jun 2021

Phil discusses how Covid-19 has impacted the creative industry, his most exciting upcoming project, and more in this interview with Creativepool.

Putting on some Podge with Creativepool Annual Influencer of the Year - Phil Jones

Interviewee

Oct 2020

In this Creativepool interview, Phil discusses the meaning behind Podge, it's principles, what he would be doing if he was not in the digital industry, and more.

Agencyphonics: Just Say Yes - Phil Jones, Founder of Podge Events

Interviewee

Mar 2020

In this podcast, Phil talks about the start of his career, designers, digital requests, and much more.

Rebels, Misfits and Innovators: 50over50 – Phil Jones

Interviewee

Feb 2019

In this 50over50 interview, Phil opens up about what he is most proud of in his career, the biggest lesson he has learned, and shares insights into the digital industry.

What the Podge?!

Interviewee

Phil explains how agencies are changing, how Podge works, and talks about the importance of being well connected.

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Features

Watch the winners get revealed at The Drum Awards for the Digital Industries

Video Clip

Oct 2021

Phil Jones, Chair of the judging panel for The Drum Awards for the Digital Industries, chooses the campaign, agency or brand that he was most impressed with.

Memberships

Typographic Circle

Member

London, UK

Founded in 1976, Typographic Circle unites people who are passionate about type and typography. A non-profit company that is run by volunteers, it hosts a wide range of type- and typography-related events. Phil was chairman from 1994 to 1998.

Awards & Recognition

Rebels, Misfits and Innovators - 50 over 50 - Phil Jones

Award

New Digital Age named Phil as one of their 50 Rebels, Misfits and Innovators over 50, recognising and celebrating the true talent in the industry.

People's Choice Creative Influencer of the Year 2020

Recipient

Oct 2020

Phil won the People's Choice Creative Influencer of the Year Award in 2020.

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Speaking Engagements

The Wonderful People Podcast

Host

Feb 2020

Phil Jones and Dan Maudhub host The Wonderful People Podcast, exploring the careers and lives of individuals who have accomplished incredible things in the fields of sport, design, business and digital.

Charitable Interests

The Design Community Hub

Co-Founder

Jan 2021 - Present

London, UK

The Design Community Hub is a digital platform for designers from around the world to volunteer their expertise and knowledge to help the next gen of designers close the gap between education and work.

Kit Us Out

Mentor

London, UK

Kit Us Out was launched with the goal of enabling as many athletes as possible to compete fairly and with the necessary equipment.

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Mentoring

School of Communication Arts 2.0

Mentor

Sep 2019 - Present

London, UK

School of Communication Arts 2.0 is a creative institution that places students on an unconventional educational path, producing a unique new generation of talent and creativity.

Phil Jones

Founder & Organiser

Podge Events

London, UK

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