Phillip Mandel

Phillip Scott Mandel is the founder and CEO of Mandel Marketing, a strategic marketing and advertising firm in Austin, TX, known for blending creative precision with business acumen. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, copywriting, SEO, and brand development, Phillip has led high-impact campaigns for clients ranging from startups to national brands. He specializes in holistic strategy—connecting digital, advertising, and storytelling to drive measurable results. A former agency creative and longtime strategist, as well as an award-winning sales executive, Phillip is also the author of An MFA For Your MBA, a critically-acclaimed writing guide that bridges the worlds of creative writing and professional communication. He is the founder and managing editor of Abandon Journal, a...