Famous Advertisers in History: David Ogilvy

Jessica Swanda
Jul 27, 2017 · 6 min read
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If you’re in advertising, you’ve no doubt heard the name David Ogilvy, the “Father of Advertising.” Some people believe he was the inspiration for the character Don Draper from the TV hit Madmen.

Regardless, his ads in the 50’s and 60’s made quite a splash, because they were remarkably different from the day’s normal ads. Even today’s advertisers can look back and admire the creativity of…

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Jessica Swanda

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Freelance writer. Travels the USA full time with her husband. Writes about travel, faith, books, and business. More about me: https://proofisinthewriting.com/

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