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Friday
Jul012011

Celebrating an Advertising Legend: The Best of David Ogilvy

By Tom Wanek, Wizard of Ads Partner

David OgilvyLast week marked the 100th birthday of David Ogilvy, legendary advertising executive.

Nicknamed “The Father of Advertising,” Time called Ogilvy “the most sought-after wizard in today’s advertising industry.”

It’s no secret that I’m a big, BIG fan of David Ogilvy, and have been heavily influenced by his words and wisdom.

So to celebrate his 100th birthday, l want to share my favorite David Ogilvy quotes. Together, let’s learn from the original “Mad Man” and “Wizard of Ads.” Enjoy!

“I do not regard advertising as entertainment or an art form, but as a medium of information. When I write an advertisement, I don’t want you to tell me that you find it ‘creative.’ I want you to find it so interesting you buy the product.”

“You aren’t advertising to a standing army; you are advertising to a moving parade.”

Continue reading The Best of David Ogilvy.

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