Lester Wunderman
American marketing executive (1920–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lester Wunderman (June 22, 1920 – January 9, 2019) was an American advertising executive widely considered the creator of modern-day direct marketing. His innovations included the magazine subscription card, the toll-free 1-800 number, loyalty rewards programs, and many more. He identified, named, and defined the term "direct marketing" in a 1967 speech at MIT, and was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Born | June 22, 1920 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
Died | January 9, 2019(2019-01-09) (aged 98) New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Advertising executive |
Known for | Creator of direct marketing |
Spouse(s) | Liljan Darcourt (divorced) Suzanne Oksman Cott |
Children | 2 with Darcourt 3 stepsons |
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