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Robert L. James

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Robert L. James
Born(1936-09-23)September 23, 1936
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 2021(2021-08-29) (aged 84)
Alma materColgate University
Columbia University
OccupationBusinessman

Robert L. James (September 23, 1936 – August 29, 2021) was an American businessman.

Life and career[edit]

James was born in New York City.[1] He attended Colgate University, graduating in 1958. He also attended Columbia University, earning his M.B.A. degree in 1961.[2]

James was chairman and chief executive of McCann-Erickson Worldwide[3][4][5] during the 1980s/1990s.

James died[6] on August 29, 2021, at the age of 84.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Robert Leo James". The Newport Daily News. September 1, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Hagerty, James R. (September 9, 2021). "Robert L. James Extended McCann's Global Reach". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  3. ^ "Execs' top ads lack commercial appeal". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. March 25, 1988. p. 24. Retrieved June 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ^ "Ad agency poll: Dancing raisins lose out to Pepsi and Michael Fox". Oakland Tribune. Oakland, California. March 28, 1988. p. 23. Retrieved June 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  5. ^ "Madison Avenue execs like P&G's new tactics". The Modesto Bee. Modesto, California. April 27, 1992. p. 21. Retrieved June 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  6. ^ Hsu, Tiffany (September 3, 2021). "Robert L. James, Globally Minded Ad Man, Dies at 84". The New York Times. Retrieved June 13, 2024.