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Bennett D. Bennett
Bennett D. Bennett (he/him) is founder and principal consultant at brand and content development practice Aerialist, and the co-founder of talent advocacy nonprofit 600 & Rising. Through Aerialist, Bennett uses his multi-disciplined background as creative director, journalist, and content strategist to help future-forward brands create intentional, non-traditional campaigns and content. A career-long advocate of talent equity for media professionals from marginalized groups, he’s also carving out the next chapter of DEI with roles at 600 & Rising and as founding partner of the Allyship & Action platform. Bennett’s decade-plus in marketing and media have has included stints at Interbrand, BBDO New York, The Drum, Saatchi & Saatchi, and 22Squared—all shaping him into a hybrid creative director and innovation consultant. His most recent included a Cannes Lions’-winning campaign for Google, as well as work for Popeyes, Netflix, Varo, Bacardi, Mass Mutual, Black Voters Matter, and Amazon Prime Video. A 2013 MAIP Alum, Bennett’s been honored as a 2017 ADWEEK Young Influential and one of the 100 People Who Make Advertising Great by the 4As
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