During Bennett's career, she has worked across several business sectors, including beverage, travel, apparel and personal care and she has provided strategic vision to top clients such as Dove, Volkswagen, Pepsi-Cola, Weight Watchers and ConAgra.
Eric Erickson, Vice President, Creative Director, Target 3:00 p.m, Canzani Center Auditorium
As Creative Director for Target, Eric Erickson is responsible for one of the most visible brands in the world. He authored Target's “Expect More, Pay Less” brand promise and can attribute much of Target's rapid growth to that campaign.
Eric began his retail advertising career 30 years ago as a copywriter for Dayton's department store in Minneapolis. Erickson and his team are the recipients of numerous RACie awards and he is also a 2007 inductee into RAMA's Retail Advertising Hall of Fame.
Randy Curtis Memorial Scholarship Presentation 4:00 p.m, Canzani Center Auditorium
The day will culminate with the presentation of the Randy Curtis Memorial Scholarship Award. The scholarship is given to one student who is studying retail advertising and marketing at the Columbus College of Art and Design.
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