David Ogilvy: Biography, Facts and Career
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David Mackenzie Ogilvy (; 23 June 1911 – 21 July 1999) was a British advertising tycoon and founder of Ogilvy & Mather. Trained at the Gallup research organisation, he created highly successful advertising campaigns for brands such as Rolls-Royce, Dove soap, and Hathaway shirts, which he attributed to meticulous research into consumer habits. His advertising career has led him to be known as the "Father of Advertising."
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- Full name: David Ogilvy
- Born: 1911-06-23
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q198743
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Who is David Ogilvy?
David Mackenzie Ogilvy (; 23 June 1911 – 21 July 1999) was a British advertising tycoon and founder of Ogilvy & Mather.
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David Ogilvy is United Kingdom.
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David Ogilvy was born on 1911-06-23.
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