Biography
As a committed writer, Phil is currently working on a motivational book for any victims of brain injury.
Previously, he parlayed his expertise in advertising into a business manuscript called Never Let em’ See You Sweat.
He has written two novels—a murder-mystery set in New York’s advertising industry. And, Bruddah and the Huli Boys, which explores the cultural dissonance between old and new Hawaii.
Phil has also written numerous essays, business commentaries, and a series of short stories.His twenty-six year career in advertising (New York, London and Los Angeles) culminated in becoming the Chairman of two Omnicom agencies.
His most famous advertising lines are:
“Never let ‘em see you sweat.” (Gillette Dry Idea)
“It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure.” (US Navy)
Outdoor training attracted he and his wife, Mary, to Hawaii. Surfing and outrigger paddling have kept them in the islands where they continue to write and paint.
Previously, he parlayed his expertise in advertising into a business manuscript called Never Let em’ See You Sweat.
He has written two novels—a murder-mystery set in New York’s advertising industry. And, Bruddah and the Huli Boys, which explores the cultural dissonance between old and new Hawaii.
Phil has also written numerous essays, business commentaries, and a series of short stories.His twenty-six year career in advertising (New York, London and Los Angeles) culminated in becoming the Chairman of two Omnicom agencies.
His most famous advertising lines are:
“Never let ‘em see you sweat.” (Gillette Dry Idea)
“It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure.” (US Navy)
Outdoor training attracted he and his wife, Mary, to Hawaii. Surfing and outrigger paddling have kept them in the islands where they continue to write and paint.