J. Walter Thompson Company. New York Office. Research Department records, 1923-1986 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
J. Walter Thompson Company. New York Office
Abstract:
The J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT), founded in 1864, is one of the oldest and largest enduring advertising agencies in the United States. The Research Department was responsible for undertaking market research projects and disseminating research information, primarily for JWT's New York Office. The Research Department Records contain market research reports and other studies conducted for JWT. Includes some reports outsourced to a research firm, ASI Market Research, Inc. Research reports include television commercial studies; consumer opinion polls; product-specific studies; and market demographic reports including small town/rural markets; newspaper and magazine circulation; and African American consumer behavior. Clients represented include Chesebrough-Pond's, Coca-Cola, Kodak, Ford, Kellogg's, Kraft, and Rustenburg Platinum Mines. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Extent:
6.94 Linear Feet
5205 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00735

Background

Scope and content:

The Research Department Records contain market research reports and other studies conducted for JWT. Includes some reports outsourced to a research firm, ASI Market Research, Inc. Research reports include television commercial studies; consumer opinion polls; product-specific studies; and market demographic reports including small town/rural markets; newspaper and magazine circulation; and African-American consumer behavior. Clients represented include Chesebrough-Pond's, Coca-Cola, Kodak, Ford, Kellogg's, Kraft, and Rustenburg Platinum Mines.

Biographical / historical:

The J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT), founded in 1864, is one of the oldest and largest enduring advertising agencies in the United States. The Research Department was responsible for undertaking market research projects and disseminating research information, primarily for JWT's New York Office.

Acquisition information:
The J. Walter Thompson Company. New York Office. Research Department Records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as gifts in 1987 and 1993.
Processing information:

Processed by Jessica Wood, December 2009

Encoded by Jessica Wood, December 2009

Accessions 790814A, 820210, 821118, 830516, 860611B, 870206B, 93-057 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

Arrangement:

The collection has been arranged into three series: the Account Files Series, the Reports Series, and the Oversize Materials Series. The Account Files Series contains market research reports and other studies conducted for specific JWT clients. The Reports Series contains reports and market research presentations not associated with a specific client. The Oversize Materials Series includes client-specific reports removed from the Account Files Series.

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[Identification of item], J. Walter Thompson Company. New York Office. Research Department Records, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.