Ben Kalajainen

Ben Kalajainen is an experienced copywriter with a portfolio that includes notable companies and brands. Since January 2022, Ben has worked at Merrell, focusing on writing for the outdoor and hiking market. Concurrently, at Wolverine Worldwide since June 2021, Ben collaborates with the Creative Ecomm team on various digital initiatives across multiple brands, including Sperry, Saucony, and Hush Puppies. Prior experience includes roles at Haygarth from June 2019 to June 2021, where Ben contributed to the Kellogg's snacks team, writing for well-known products like Cheez-It and Pringles. Ben’s early career features a marketing internship at Windy City Wedding Dance, involving content creation and SEO, along with a foundational role at SpringHill Camps, providing support as a counselor. Ben holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising from The Illinois Institute of Art and completed studies at The Creative Circus.