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David Ogilvy
1911-06-23 - 1999-07-21
David Ogilvy, the 'Father of Advertising,' built Ogilvy & Mather into a global ad powerhouse. Known for legendary campaigns and brutally honest business wisdom.
Completeness:
8/10
Confidence:
9/10
The Overview
Deceased (1911-1999)
Where are we at ?Age 37 to 88 (51 years)
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First Major Success
Age 37
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Companies
2
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Peak Net Worth
Estimated $10-20 million
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Industries
2
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People Employed
Tens of thousands globally (Ogilvy & Mather became a worldwide agency)
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Education
Dropout
Christ Church, Oxford
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Key Partner
George Gallup
Mentor
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Known For
Ogilvy & Mather
'Confessions of an Advertising Man' (book), Hathaway Shirt Man campaign
The Timeline
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Connections, Finances & Insights
George Gallup
Mentor
Taught Ogilvy the power of research and data. This is the guy who made Ogilvy believe in testing everything.
Timeframe: 1935-1938
Data quality: 8/10 completeness, 9/10 confidence
Based on 7 sources • Last updated: 2024-06-10