Robert L. James

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

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

Life and career

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

  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.
  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.
  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.
  6. 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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