David Mackenzie Ogilvy was a pioneering advertising executive born in 1911 in England.
After studying at Oxford, he worked in Paris as a hotel cook before selling stoves door-to-door in England.
His sales manual for Aga Cookers gained recognition.
In 1938, Ogilvy moved to the United States and worked for George Gallup's Audience Research Institute, which greatly influenced his approach to advertising.
Known for emphasizing meticulous research and adherence to reality, Ogilvy became a legendary figure in the advertising world, founding his own agency and shaping modern marketing practices.
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