Forest Erickson is a talented visual storyteller and video specialist with a diverse educational background and a wealth of experience in creating and producing award-winning content. He studied at Santa Monica High School before pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature/Letters at Point Loma Nazarene University. He went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film/Cinema/Video Studies at the University of Southern California and also completed an Advanced Copywriting course at The Book Shop School for Ads. He even studied abroad at the University of Oxford for a semester.

Forest has an impressive track record in creating, producing, writing, and directing compelling video content. He has worked for companies such as Hulu, Wrigley Media Group, Whole Foods Market, AOL, Spot Runner, and multiple freelance opportunities where he has showcased and nurtured his numerous skills. His accolades include 1 Clio Key Art Gold, 3 Clio Key Art Silver, 2 Clio Key Art Bronze, 5 Promax Gold, 1 Promax Silver, 3 Promax Bronze, and 1 ADDY Award Gold and 2 ADDY Award Bronze.

As SVP of Content & Creative Services at Wrigley Media Group, Forest spearheads strategy, writing, managing vendors, crafting decks, mentoring teams, connecting departments, pitching concepts, championing diversity, wooing clients, analyzing data, directing talent, smelling roses, and nitpicking the sight, sound & motion until it’s perfect.