Advertising Legends Karl Eller, Phil Geier, John Pepper and Liener Temerlin Named to 55th Advertising Hall of Fame
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WASHINGTON, DC, January 21, 2004 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF), administrator of the Advertising Hall of Fame, the industry's greatest honor for lifetime achievement in advertising, is proud to announce the election of four new industry legends:
- Karl Eller, former chairman and CEO, Clear Channel Outdoor, tenacious advertising executive who reshaped the business of outdoor advertising and transformed it into a business powerhouse.
- Philip H. Geier Jr., former chairman and CEO, The Interpublic Group of Companies, dedicated industry leader and activist who defined the modern advertising holding company, as well as promoted and fine-tuned the client-centric business model.
- John E. Pepper, former chairman and CEO, Procter & Gamble Company, influential leader of one of the world's leading advertisers, who consistently broke new ground in both marketing and product development for the consumer product goods company.
- Liener Temerlin, chairman emeritus, Temerlin McClain Advertising, innovative ad man who transformed the southwest into a leading agency center by bringing national and international accounts to the area, and tireless supporter of advertising education, pro-bono activities and ethical practices.
The recipients will be officially inducted into the prestigious Advertising Hall of Fame at an awards luncheon and ceremony Tuesday, March 16, at New York's historic Waldorf=Astoria hotel.
"True revolutionaries in the field, these giants all but created modern advertising as we know it," said AAF President and CEO Wally Snyder. "Their greatness and influence is still felt today, and their style is emulated by advertising professionals the world over."
The Advertising Hall of Fame began in 1948, and since then 166 individuals, including this year's honorees, have been elected to this illustrious group. They include such industry giants as Leo Burnett, Jay Chiat, Phil Dusenberry, Katharine Graham, John H. Johnson, David Ogilvy, William Paley, Harley Procter, John Wanamaker and Mary Wells Lawrence. This award is the most prestigious in the industry honoring those individuals who have set the standard for advertising executives.
The Council of Judges, chaired by Jim Stengel, global marketing officer, The Procter & Gamble Company and vice chaired by David Verklin, CEO of Carat North America, selected this year's recipients from among 13 candidates. See below for the entire list of the Council of Judges.
Editors Note: Photos and bios will be available at www.aaf.org or by contacting or .
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As the "Unifying Voice for Advertising," the American Advertising Federation (AAF), headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a Western Region office in Newport Beach, Calif., is the trade association that represents 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry. AAF's 130 corporate members are advertisers, agencies and media companies that comprise the nation's leading brands and corporations. AAF has a national network of 210 ad clubs and connects the industry with an academic base through its 210 college chapters. For more information, visit the AAF Web site at www.aaf.org.
2004 Advertising Hall of Fame Council of Judges
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair: James R. Stengel, global marketing officer, Procter & Gamble
Vice Chair: David Verklin, CEO, Carat North America
David Bell, chairman & CEO, Interpublic Group of Companies
Reginald Brack*, former chairman & CEO, Time Inc.
C.J. Fraleigh, executive director, advertising & corporate marketing, General Motors
Byron Lewis, chairman & CEO, UniWorld Group
Burt Manning*, chairman emeritus, J. Walter Thompson
Carla Michelotti, EVP & general counsel, Leo Burnett Worldwide
Ed Ney*, chairman emeritus, Young & Rubicam
Janet Robinson, president & general manager, The New York Times
COUNCIL OF JUDGES
Howard Bell*, president emeritus, AAF
Steve Blamer, president, Grey New York
Don Calhoon, EVP, merchandising and marketing, Wendy's International
Peggy Conlon, president & CEO, The Ad Council
John Costello, chief marketing officer, The Home Depot
Jerri DeVard, SVP, brand management & marketing communications, Verizon
Phil Dusenberry*, former chairman, BBDO North America
Daryl Evans, VP, advertising & marketing communications, Cingular Wireless
Judy Hu, general manager, global advertising & branding, GE
Eugene Kummel*, chairman emeritus, McCann-Erickson WorldGroup
Tim Love, vice chairman international, Saatchi & Saatchi
Jeffrey Lucas, president, sales, USA Cable Networks
Jill Manee, VP, publisher, The Ad Age Group
Don Melanson, managing director, The New York Times
Craig Moon, president & publisher, USA TODAY
William Pate, VP, advertising & public relations, BellSouth
* Hall of Fame member
