Hi, I’m Phil.

I’m an entrepreneur, writer and creator.

I believe entrepreneurship and marketing can be an incredible force for good - and I’m interested in what happens when they’re used responsibly, creatively, and with people in mind.

I run a marketing agency, write books, and enjoy working with businesses on how they grow - helping people think through strategy, marketing, and the kind of company they’re trying to build.

  • I write books and essays about entrepreneurship, marketing, and business - mostly for people who are trying to build something real, not just grow something fast.

    A lot of it comes from spending years inside a marketing agency: working with founders, watching businesses scale, and seeing how often good intentions get lost along the way.

    Writing is how I work through what I’ve seen, what I’ve got wrong, and what I think we could do better.

  • I love conversations, but I also spend a lot of time speaking publicly.

    I appear on podcasts, give talks online and on stage, and speak at universities about entrepreneurship, marketing, and what it’s really like to build a business over time.

    Some of this is about sharing what I’ve learned so far. Just as much of it is about meeting interesting people, asking better questions, and continuing to learn in public. I’m also in the process of launching my own podcast for exactly that reason.

  • Alongside writing, I enjoy sitting with difficult marketing and growth questions - especially with people who don’t want easy answers.

    I’m open to advising and talking with senior marketers, founders, and investors about strategy, positioning, and the knock-on effects of how businesses choose to grow.

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The Monthly Briefing

Book cover titled 'Human First Marketing' by Phil Treagus-Evans, with a dark blue background, white text, and a graphic of hands forming a heart shape around a pink heart.

Human First Marketing

The Art of Being Seen, Trusted and Remembered

What's the secret to making your marketing unforgettable and unique?

Marketing isn't working like it used to. All content feels the same. Ads are being ignored. No one trusts brands. How do you ensure your marketing strategy helps you stand out in the era of AI, ad fatigue and rising consumer expectations?

The answer is human-first marketing.

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  • "This is a modern marketer's bible that will you get you thinking and keep you honest."

    FREDDIE SASSOON
    Head of Marketing, The FA

  • "Phil has proven that human-first marketing isn't just effective; it's the way forward. This read isn't just for those emerging into the industry; it's for us all."

    KELLY WHYBROW
    Marketing Communications Lead, Kahoot!

  • "Finally, a marketing book that cuts through the noise and puts people at the heart of the strategy."

    ROBIN WAITE
    Author of Take Your Shot

  • "This book provides practical advice that is unapologetic. Phil is an important voice for marketing in the present and future."

    HARRY HUGO
    Co-Founder, The Goat Agency

  • "Human-first is a no-brainer marketing concept. Few people seem to get what it actually means and how to make this happen. Phil is the person you need to read."

    ROBERT CRAVEN
    Author of Grow Your Digital Agency

  • The future of marketing is human-first, and this book brings that concept together perfectly - a must-read for any marketer.

    RYAN HALL
    Founder, Friday Solved

  • "This book puts people back at the heart of marketing and is a must-read for anyone in the world of marketing and business."

    ROXANNE KINGSMAN
    Director, Spreckley