Jarrett Hothan

Jarrett Hothan is a Lead Writer at Demo Duck, a video production company based in Chicago, where he merges his copywriting expertise with a passion for animation and live-action video production. The company caters to a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to budding startups. In his role, Jarrett leads brainstorming sessions, crafts compelling pitches, and authors dynamic scripts.

Before his tenure at Demo Duck, Jarrett served on Cramer-Krasselt's PR team, overseeing the planning and implementation of marketing initiatives for various clients such as Cedar Fair and Vitamix. He also played a pivotal role in managing C-K's external and internal agency communications. Notably, Jarrett showcased his musical talents as the bassist for C-K's cover band, The Angry PiCKles, who clinched victory at the 'Battle for Hope' charity battle of the bands for two consecutive years.

Drawing from a rich background as a music journalist, editor, and radio host, Jarrett Hothan is an alum of the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication. His academic journey includes pursuing a BS in English, Journalism, and Mass Communication at the University of Iowa, and furthering his knowledge at the Chicago 4A's Institute for Advanced Advertising Studies. Leveraging his profound storytelling skills, Jarrett constantly seeks innovative approaches across traditional, digital, and social media platforms to breathe life into narratives and strategies.