ShareJeff Dutton
Director, Creative Services
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Chances are, if you’ve flipped through the local channels in the last quarter-century, you’ve seen Jeff Dutton’s work. Jeff joined Bohlsen Group as director, creative services, after 25 years in television.
Daily, Jeff lends strategic counsel on client accounts, serves as the lead on American Senior Communities and works on initiatives that help Bohlsen Group grow.
Jeff has won many awards for his work in the TV world – two national awards in NBC affiliate competitions, and multiple regional Emmys, Indianapolis Ad Club ADDYs, Indiana Broadcasters Associations awards and national PROMAX awards.
Jeff came from WTHR-TV in Indianapolis after 17 years as marketing and creative services director. He oversaw the station’s marketing, promotion, public relations, community outreach, social media, design and creative services efforts, with a staff of eight and many subcontractors. During his tenure, the TV station had record-breaking ratings and revenue generation.
In the eight years prior to WTHR, Jeff was a writer/producer at WISH-TV in Indianapolis and WSOC-TV in Charlotte, N.C. He also worked at WTHR as a promotion coordinator.
Jeff graduated cum laude in 1985 from Butler University with a bachelor of science degree in radio/TV with concentrations in journalism and English. He then joined Melvin Simon & Associates, where he wrote and produced advertising materials for Simon Properties around the country, including shopping centers, the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
Jeff resides in nearby Columbus, Ind., with his artist wife and young daughter. He likes to kick back and enjoy his family, good food and a good laugh.