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Advertising

 
Background
Advertising professionals create persuasive campaigns that promote products, services, or ideas to target audiences. They work on developing creative concepts, writing copy, designing visuals, and planning where and how advertisements will be seen—across TV, social media, billboards, and other platforms. Their goal is to grab people's attention and convince them to buy something or take action.
Publications
AdweekCampaign
Books
Hey Whipple Squeeze ThisOgilvy on AdvertisingThe Advertising Concept Book
Movies
Mad MenMadvertising
Key Figures
David OgilvyPeggy OlsonWes MarionCindy Gallop
Classification
SIC Code7389, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference659.1, 70.5For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Advertising ExecutiveAd ProfessionalAdvertising SpecialistAdman
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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