David Henthorne

Experience

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  Griswold Advertising

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1986

  Copywriter

  Copywriter on high-tech and B2B accounts at Griswold, which was at one time Ohio's largest ad agency. Belted out Irish folk songs on stage with CEO at Christmas party.

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  Angeletti and Associates Advertising

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1990

  Senior Copywriter

  A feisty little shop where I got to do it all: wrote copy and PR, art directed, produced and directed TV and radio, even bought media.

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  Ron Foth Advertising

  Mar 1990 - now

  I create award-winning, results-driving ad campaigns for clients across the country and around the world. Wendy's, Target, Safelite, TourismOhio, JobsOhio, The Ohio Department of Development, MGM Resorts, Publishers Clearing House, Bob Evans Restaurants, San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, Columbus Zoo, Rusty Bucket / Cameron Mitchell Restaurants and more. Responsible for concepting, writing, and pitching, as well as supervising a nationally-recognized creative department and production company. Show less

  • Senior Vice President / Creative Director

    Nov 1999 - now

  • Associate Creative Director

    Mar 1992 - Nov 1999

  • Senior Copywriter

    Mar 1990 - Mar 1992
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  Self-employed

  Mar 2019 - now

  Marketing & Creative Consultant

  Provided experienced marketing, branding, and creative insights to a variety of organizations, including The Ohio State Parks Foundation; Eyes Up Appalachia, an anti-human trafficking nonprofit; the tech startup Posity.ai, and others.

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  WorldOfWanders.com

  Nov 2021 - now

  Creator & Travel Writer

  I've spent years helping brands tell their stories. I figured it was about time I started telling my own. I created and designed this website to share a love of travel, hiking, history, and adventure. Working to create the ultimate Top 10 "must see" lists, from local discoveries to worldwide wonders.

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  "Wellness in the Woods: Hiking for Health, Healing & Happiness"

  Mar 2023 - now

  Author

  I wrote and published this handy little book about the health and wellness benefits of hiking. Available in paperback and e-book on Amazon and other platforms. Multiple 5-star reviews call it "inspiring" and "thought provoking." Loaded with helpful hike hacks, top trails, mindfulness moments, and what to pack in that backpack.