Robert L. James Explained
Robert L. James (September 23, 1936 – August 29, 2021) was an American businessman.
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.
Notes and References
- Web site: Robert Leo James. The Newport Daily News. September 1, 2021. June 13, 2024.
- Web site: Robert L. James Extended McCann’s Global Reach. The Wall Street Journal. James R.. Hagerty. September 9, 2021. June 13, 2024.
- News: Execs' top ads lack commercial appeal. The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. March 25, 1988. June 13, 2024. 24. Newspapers.com.
- News: Ad agency poll: Dancing raisins lose out to Pepsi and Michael Fox. Oakland Tribune. Oakland, California. March 28, 1988. June 13, 2024. 23. Newspapers.com.
- News: Madison Avenue execs like P&G's new tactics. The Modesto Bee. Modesto, California. April 27, 1992. June 13, 2024. 21. Newspapers.com.
- Web site: Robert L. James, Globally Minded Ad Man, Dies at 84. The New York Times. Tiffany. Hsu. September 3, 2021. June 13, 2024.
