J. Walter Thompson Company. Hispania records, 1980-1985 and undated
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Summary
- Creator:
- J. Walter Thompson Company. Hispania and John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
- Abstract:
- Division of the J. Walter Thompson Company, specializing in marketing communications and advertising to the North American Hispanic market. Founded in 1980, its clients and operations were folded into Mendoza Dillon & Associates upon WPP's acquisition of that agency in 1988. Collection spans the years 1980-1985 and includes correspondence, marketing research, advertising strategy reports and other items. Companies represented include Bumble Bee, Burger King, Ford, Kraft, Sears, Ward Candy (Chunky bar) and William Underwood. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
- Extent:
- 3 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.11007
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection spans the years 1980-1985 and includes correspondence, marketing research, advertising strategy reports and other items. Companies represented include Bumble Bee, Burger King, Ford, Kraft, Sears, Ward Candy (Chunky bar) and William Underwood. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
- Acquisition information:
- The J. Walter Thompson Company. Hispania Records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 1987.
- Processing information:
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Processed by: Jessica Del Villar, Mar. 2015
- Arrangement:
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Arranged alphabetically.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Subjects
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- Subjects:
- Advertising agencies -- United States -- History
Demographic surveys
Demographic surveys -- United States
Marketing research
Hispanic American consumers
Marketing research -- United States
Advertising agencies
Advertising agencies -- United States - Names:
- J. Walter Thompson Company
J. Walter Thompson Company. Hispania
Burger King Corporation
Ford Motor Company
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Bumble Bee Seafoods, Inc
Kraft Foods Company
William Underwood Company
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