Radio, Music & Content Management
Bob ShennanDirector of Audio at BBC Studios
Andrew is passionate about audio. He has an outstanding track record over many years for creativity and innovation that has put him at the forefront of broadcast and on-demand development. He has outstanding talent management skills and has worked with, and developed some of the UKs most outstanding broadcasters over recent years.
Andrew would be an asset to any creative venture.
Music & Streaming
Andrea FavaleLead editorial - Southern Europe at Spotify
I worked with Andrew during my time at Microsoft - X Box and was inspired by his humbleness and yet by his incredible knowledge and acumen. Whether it's about discussing the last Music released by some emerging band or the last tech iteration, Andrew always contributes to the conversation in a smart way. Thanks to his experience in different fields he can and will be an asset for numerous projects, whether it's in the entertainment, tech or purely music business side. I hope our path will cross again, meanwhile I can only wish the very best, as I was lucky to work with him!
Music & Education
Andrew FergusonCEO and Founder at Education & Bass
I worked with Andrew on the music for the Vicast Podcast that is hosted by Clive Standen and Amy Bailey from Vikings. Andrew is a real pleasure to work with, very professional, down to earth, knows exactly what he want. With clear vision, know how and experience ,he helps others get the best out of their work with him. Andrew was very responsive and supportive while we were working on the music, he provided very accurate and specific ideas in a brief with references, which actually aligned with his vision. Andrew knew exactly what he wanted and how to translate that, which I have found to be rare. This contributed greatly towards a smooth and pleasurable creative and professional process to achieve a result that we are both happy with.
Brand Consulting, Brand Design, Event Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Event Production, Management Consultant, Project Management, Marketing Consultant, Advertising
David BalfourCo-Founder at LIGHTBLUE & Chair at Tribe Global
First and foremost Andrew is a true gent, a fantastic creative, and delivers - what more can you ask? He has become a friend and a good one at that. Not very often do you meet someone who cares so much about a project and strives to deliver better by coming up with ideas that work. It's without hesitation that I recommend Andrew
Music Management
Kevin ReynoldsBrand Consultant at Sony Music Entertainment
Andrew Phillips has been in incredible source of knowledge and experience for KRMB Management's artists Katie Kittermaster & YChange. We booked Andrew to provide media training for both of these acts and have been highly impressed with the results. Andrew has equipped our artists with the skills and tools to enable them to handle any media setting.
His processes and methods install confidence and knowledge at every turn. He has an eery ability to get inside the head and heart of his clients and truly help them express and protect themselves in the minefield that is and can be the media.
I have seen the results of this work first hand, especially with Katie Kittermaster who has had multiple TV appearances and press interviews not only in the UK but also abroad, and has had on many occasions had to use the training given by Andrew and tools, to deal with tough interviews.
His initial work with YChange has also set them up well to deal with the pressure of coming off a high profile talent show, Little Mix The Search BBC.
I am proud to call Andrew not only an incredible media trainer but also a friend.
I look forwards to continuing our work together and finally getting that coffee as well after nearly two years of restrictions.
I highly recommend him.
Radio, Music, Production
Jeff Smith Head of Music BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music
Andrew was a great and collaborative colleague to work with.
He is a dedicated and creative individual and is an experienced and successful team and talent manager.
I highly recommend him.
VP of Product Development, TV & Content Optus
Clive Dickens C-Suite Executive Director working in the Worldwide Broadcast Media
I worked with Andrew at Capital Radio plc for many years.
He joined us from GWR plc initially working in the regions and then quickly promoted to Programmer of the award winning XFM London.
During my time working Andrew he displayed excellent Music and Talent spotting skills and was instrumental in the early radio careers of many successful personalities like Ricky Gervais, Russell Brand, Karl Pilkington, Zane Lowe and many more.
I would love to work with Andrew again at some point he is a pleasure and a huge asset to have on your team
Communication Specialist
Melinda LawlerProfessional Support and Wellbeing Service in Oxford, under the umbrella of Health Education England
Andrew is an insightful, creative and extremely visual man. He has a fantastic energy which enables him to steer his department and motivate his staff in unique ways - both through humour, imagination and encouragement.
I have been privileged to be involved with his work during our time together at Xfm in London. Watching him bring Coldplay into public awareness and launch new Radiohead albums along with devising innovating marketing strategies for the coolest radio station in the UK was a brilliant experience.
Andrew has a unique ability to read the market and adapt to the needs of his listening audience. He also has the gift of unlocking potential in the talent he hires and has given so many people the opportunity to build their personalities and confidence on various platforms. Many of these people are now the cornerstones of English broadcasting.
Andrew is a very special, important and talented man. The world needs more people like him!
Music Streaming
Matthew LymburyHead of Music and Content at Nightlife Music
Andrew Phillips was my Manager /Content Director at ABC Radio.
A top bloke who led me and the team through some tough times in demanding conditions.
A sensational ear for music, eye for entertainment and great ability to interpret what the audience want and create clever ways to deliver it.
I miss working with him and often ask myself "What would Andrew do?" in tricky situations
Gaming & Content
Nigel RoySenior Producer Xbox Microsoft
I managed Andrew in the role of Apps & Music Producer across EMEA for all but a few months towards the end of his time at Microsoft.
I brought Andrew onboard to lead and manage Apps programming and Music programming on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One across 26 countries.
In less than a year, Andrew led his team to grow user engagement within the Apps vertical by just over 275% on the Xbox 360, whilst growing the click-through-rate (CTR) by over 80%. The engagement in the Apps space prior to Andrew’s time was relatively flat.
In music, Andrew led the team to drive +75% growth in CTR. However, Andrew’s greatest achievement in the Music vertical, in my opinion, is the innovation & creativity he introduced.
Beyond the aforementioned outstanding performance numbers, Andrew created strong relationships with partners such as the BBC. Andrew’s deep knowledge and experience in the Music & Entertainment industry, was not only one of the many reasons I hired him but, I believe, one of the many reasons partners collaborated with him so well.
A highly personable individual - I thoroughly enjoyed not only working with Andrew but also learning from him, through many of our deep conversations about the industry. Any team, manager and company would be very fortunate to have Andrew as part of their organisation.
Studio & Office
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International work in Australia, Europe, USA, Africa and Dubai