Maxwell Dane
American businessman
About Maxwell Dane
Lived 1906 – 2004 (aged 98). Maxwell Dane was an American advertising person, known for Doyle Dane Bernbach.
Maxwell "Mac" Dane (June 7, 1906 – August 8, 2004) was an American advertising executive and co-founder of the Doyle Dane Bernbach agency, known as DDB, that was established in Manhattan in 1949. For advertising against U.S. presidential candidate Barry Goldwater in 1964, he became one of the original twenty people mentioned on Nixon's Enemies List.
Early life Dane was born to a Jewish family in Cincinnati, Ohio. He spoke Yiddish in his home.
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Who was Maxwell Dane?
American businessman
When was Maxwell Dane born?
Maxwell Dane was born on 7 June 1906 in Cincinnati.
When did Maxwell Dane die?
Maxwell Dane died on 8 August 2004.
What was Maxwell Dane's occupation?
Maxwell Dane was an advertising person.
What was Maxwell Dane known for?
Maxwell Dane was known for Doyle Dane Bernbach.
What nationality was Maxwell Dane?
Maxwell Dane was American.
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