ABOUT BEN WATSON
His expertise includes developing press releases that result in earned media, crafting crisis communication strategies, media monitoring, and creating content for SEO and reputation management. Ben also has extensive experience in entertainment and event production.
Ben’s communications career has been marked by a series of high-impact experiences across the media landscape, beginning with his time as a public affairs soldier with the 103rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment and the 111th Press Camp. With a foundation in military public affairs, he launched a career delivering communications solutions for a wide range of organizations, including universities, the private sector, and nonprofits. He developed the first in-house marketing agency at Brigham Young University, where he provided marketing solutions for organizations across the entire campus ecosystem, including the BYU Store, BYU Dining Services, academic programs, museums, performing arts, and more. He also delivered Department of Homeland Security emergency communications during a federally-declared natural disaster, produced a feature-length documentary, and provided media relations for live productions featuring performers such as No. 1 Billboard Artists, American Idol stars, and Disney actors. Additionally, he managed public affairs for an Adjutant General’s multi-state tour of Army units preparing for deployment and rendered reputation management communications support for a member of the U.S. President’s Cabinet.
Over the years, his creative works and press releases have been featured in regional and national publications, including NBC Nightly News, Inside Edition, KSL, The Deseret News, Yahoo News, and many more local TV, radio, and news outlets.
As a public affairs soldier, Ben graduated with honors from the Defense Information School. He was also the Honor Graduate from the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Camp Parks, CA, and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal twice.
Organizations he has developed communications solutions for include 7k Metals, Zermatt Resort, Melaleuca, Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Apollos University, Madison Education Group, Veritas Chronicles, and more. He has taught communications courses at four universities and gave a guest presentation at BYU-Hawaii on the power of press releases.
He holds a B.A. in Communications from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the University of Utah’s Eccles School of Business.
“As a film producer, I have made it one of my goals to search for future leaders and entrepreneurs who have an interest in media and entertainment. I have followed Mr. Watson and have been impressed with his demeanor and dedication to purpose.”
Jerry Molen
Academy Award Winning Film Producer
Schindler’s List
Jurassic Park
Minority Report
The Little Rascals
Rain Man
“It’s been a pleasure knowing Ben Watson over almost two decades. Our paths have crossed both in Washington D.C. and during my time at KSL in Utah. What really stood out to me was his knack for media relations. Throughout the years, Ben hasn’t just shown incredible skill in his field, but also a depth of character. He’s someone with genuine integrity, compassion, and a dedication to excellence that never waivers.”
Lee Lonsberry
Chief of Staff
Congressman Owens
Director of Communications
Sen. Mike Lee (2021-2023)
Director of Communications
Rep. Rob Bishop (2015-2019)
“As the National Finance Director for the 2024 Kennedy Presidential Campaign, I worked closely with Ben on high-level projects, including the production of major fundraising events in the intermountain west. Ben was invited by Rep. Dennis Kucinich to assist the campaign soon after it launched. Through his networking and relationship-building skills, Ben connected the campaign with key influencers in his region, which helped establish inroads in the intermountain west. Whether it was working side by side with Ben in Philadelphia when Mr. Kennedy announced his run as an independent or at key fundraising events in Jackson, Wyoming and Salt Lake City, Utah, Ben has demonstrated a knack for getting things done, communicating effectively, utilizing his creativity, and representing the campaign well.”
Jared Chrimman
National Finance Director
Kennedy 2024 Presidential Campaign
