“The headline is the 'ticket on the meat.'”

— David Ogilvy

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About David Ogilvy

Advertising Executive • British

David Ogilvy was a British advertising tycoon, widely hailed as the 'Father of Advertising.' After working as a chef, researcher, and farmer, he founded the advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather. His philosophy emphasized...

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