2 Minutes With… Hilton Phillips

💼 Career & Work

What’s been your biggest ‘pinch me’ moment in your career so far?

My biggest ‘pinch me’ moment was seeing my work out in the real world for the adidas Black Friday 2024 campaign, exceeding revenue target by 65% making a massive impact. The feedback from the client was “we made history because they have never had a more successful Black Friday than in 2024”. It was a powerful reminder that what I do matters and reaches people beyond the desk or screen.

What made you want to work in advertising?

I’m drawn to this sector because it combines creativity, communication, and the chance to make a real impact, whether by inspiring people, solving problems in new ways, or helping others learn and grow.

Best piece of advice?

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve received is ‘Practice makes perfect.’ It’s helped me stay patient and persistent, especially when developing creative or technical skills.

If you could swap roles with anyone at Hunterlodge for a day…

It’s a bit early to say, as I’m still going through inductions and learning about the various roles and responsibilities.

🌍 Personality & Preferences

Three words your friends would use to describe you?
Fun, reliable, hardworking.

Something still on your bucket list?
The Mossel Bay zipline here in South Africa – it’s the longest over-ocean zipline in the world!

Sunrise or sunset person?
Sunrise – it means another day to spend with the people I love.

If you could only keep three apps?
WhatsApp, TikTok, and Facebook (Meta) – the essentials for staying connected.

⚡ Quickfire Round

• ☕ Coffee or tea? I love my coffee.
• 📚 Books or podcasts? Podcasts.
• 🐶 Cats or dogs? Mans best friend (dogs I have two German Shepherds).
• 🌄 City break or countryside escape? Countryside escape.
• ⏰ Early bird or night owl? Both lol.
• 🍫 Sweet or savoury? I’ve got a serious sweet tooth!

If you’re interested in a career in advertising, then get in touch: nick.friend@hunterlodge.co.uk