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Question

Who among these is known as the 'Father of advertising'?

The correct answer is
David Ogilvy

Identifying the Father of Advertising

The title 'Father of Advertising' is widely attributed to David Ogilvy.

He was a renowned British advertising executive, often called the 'Father of Advertising', and is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of the advertising industry. His innovative approaches to advertising strategy, research, and creative development set new standards.

  • Walter Cronkite was a respected broadcast journalist.
  • Paul Samuelson was a Nobel Prize-winning economist.
  • Edward de Bono is known for his work on lateral thinking.
  • David Ogilvy founded the advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather and revolutionized advertising with his focus on research and compelling copy.

Therefore, David Ogilvy is recognized as the 'Father of Advertising'.

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Important Questions from Advertising

  1. Primary purpose of advertising is to

  2. Which of the following is not a feature of the advertising ?

  3. USP stands for____________.

  4. Identify the correct sequence of following stages in an advertising campaign:
    (A) Brief to the client
    (B) Promotion
    (C) Media Planning
    (D) Research
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  5. Identify the brand associated with this tagline-
    'JUST DO IT'
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