American advertising executive
David Deutsch (c. 1929 – June 13, 2013) was an American advertising executive and artist. He founded
Deutsch Inc., in 1969. He served as the agency's CEO from 1969 until 1989, when he handed control of the company to his son,
Donny Deutsch.
[1][2]Biography
Deutsch was a veteran within the
Ogilvy & Mather, where he held the position of creative director for four years.
[1][2]In 1969, Deutsch established his own agency,
Advertising Age, Deutsch spoke of the importance he placed on hard work: "After I show [a prospective client] my work, I can say, truthfully, that I'm talking to him as the man who will do the work...I tell him I'm dependent on him and that I'm more apt to do more for him because of it. And then I go out and work long hours to make sure I keep my promises."
[1] His son,
Donny Deutsch, joined the company in 1983.
In 1989, Deutsch turned control of his agency over to his son, Donny. Donny Deutsch renamed the agency Deutsch Inc., its present name.Interpublic Group in 2000.
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David Deutsch remained in advertising for four years after giving up day-to-day control over David Deutsch Associates. He retired from the ad industry in 1993.fine arts.
[1] He opened numerous solo art exhibitions and shows in Florida and New York.
[1] His artwork earned awards from juries at shows held in several museums, including the Cornell Fine Arts Museum and the
Boca Raton Museum of Art, as well art galleries such as the Ora Sorensen Gallery, Noho Gallery, Wally Findlay Galleries International Inc., Carlynn Gallery, and the Verdian Gallery.
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Personal life
David Deutsch died of natural causes on June 13, 2013, at the age of 84.[1] He was survived by his wife, Francine, and two children, Donny Deutsch and Amy Deutsch.[2] His funeral was held at Riverside Memorial Chapel in Manhattan.[2]
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