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James Jordan

1930 – 2004

American ad-man and sloganeer

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About James Jordan

Lived 1930 – 2004 (aged 73). James Jordan was a businessperson.

James J. Jordan Jr. (August 3, 1930 – February 4, 2004) was an American ad-man and sloganeer.

Early life and education Jordan was born in White Plains, New York. As Creative Director at BBDO, he oversaw major campaigns for Pepsi, Burger King ("Have it Your Way"), Pillsbury and Campbell Soup. In 1976, he left BBDO to start his own agency, James Jordan, Inc. He later merged his agency with Case & Krone to form Jordan, Case and McGrath, a full-service agency that grew during the 1980s to $500 million in billings. (JCM eventually became JMC&T--Jordan, McGrath, Case & Taylor.) Other slogans penned by Jordan include the following: "Delta is ready when you are." "You're not fully clean unless your Zest-fully clean!" "Soup so Chunky, you'll be tempted to use a fork. But use a spoon--you'll want to get every drop." "If they could just stay little 'til their Carter's wear out." "Quaker Oats. It's the right thing to do."

Personal life He died of a heart attack while snorkeling in the Virgin Islands, aged 73. He was married to Mary Helen Cronin for 46 years, and had seven children. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren.

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Amherst College

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Jordan?

American ad-man and sloganeer

When was James Jordan born?

James Jordan was born on 3 August 1930.

When did James Jordan die?

James Jordan died on 4 February 2004.

What was James Jordan's occupation?

James Jordan was a businessperson.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Jordan

· Wikidata: Q6136974

· DBpedia: James Jordan (publicist)

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