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Bookmark or Share- Tom Burrell - WikipediaThomas J. "Tom" Burrell [1] (born March 18, 1939) [2] founder and chairman emeritus of Burrell Communications, became one of the first African Americans in the field of advertising. [3]
- Tom Burrell | Encyclopedia.comA major figure in American marketing and advertising, Thomas Burrell heads a leading marketing communications firm that provides advertising, public relations, consumer promotions, and direct marketing services for many top American companies.
- How An African-American Ad Man Changed The Face Of ... - NPRIn the 1960s, Tom Burrell became the first black man in Chicago advertising. In this "Planet Money" report, we hear how he changed the way people think about ads, and how...
- How Tom Burrell Convinced Corporations That "Black People Are ...In 1961, Tom Burrell became the first African American to work in a Chicago advertising agency—in the mailroom. Within a decade, he had started his own agency, which became a pioneer of targeted advertising, incorporating black culture and positive images of black people into commercials.
- Thomas J. Burrell's Biography - The HistoryMakersAs a shy boy growing up on Chicago's South Side, the dynamic advertising mogul Tom Burrell never imagined he would attain the power and prestige he has today. At age 18, he was admitted to Chicago's Roosevelt University.
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