Robert L. James
Robert L. James | |
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| Born | September 23, 1936 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 29, 2021 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | Colgate University Columbia University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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]
- ^ "Robert Leo James". The Newport Daily News. September 1, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ Hagerty, James R. (September 9, 2021). "Robert L. James Extended McCann's Global Reach". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "Execs' top ads lack commercial appeal". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. March 25, 1988. p. 24. Retrieved June 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Hsu, Tiffany (September 3, 2021). "Robert L. James, Globally Minded Ad Man, Dies at 84". The New York Times. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
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