Benny Torres

A new class taught by Benny Torres, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising lecturer, was featured in “What Should I Take in the Spring? Upcoming New Courses” published in The Independent Florida Alligator on Oct. 28. In the article, six professors offer details on new classes available…

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications announced today the addition of 15 new full-time faculty members, an expansion of faculty ranks that is believed to be unprecedented in the field. Included among the new positions is the Michael and Linda Connelly Lecturer in Narrative Nonfiction. Both Connelly,…

Bienvenido "Benny" Torres, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising lecturer, was named the first chief idea officer of SRW.agency, an independent, full-service Chicago marketing agency with a penchant for growing natural health and wellness brands.

In 2007, Bienvenido “Benny” Torres — a gamer since age 5 — knew he wanted to work on the Nintendo advertising account, then being managed by Leo Burnett. At a Most Promising Minority Students professional development program, he marched up to the Leo Burnett recruiter and within five minutes she knew…