Monroe Green
Monroe Green | |
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Born | c. 1904 South Amboy, New Jersey |
Died | December 7, 1996 (age 92) |
Nationality | American |
Education | B.A. University of Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Advertising director of The New York Times |
Spouse(s) | Ruth Gast (died 1979) Jean Green |
Children | 2 |
Monroe Green (c. 1904 – December 7, 1996) was an American businessman and long-time advertising director of The New York Times.
Biography
Green was born in
In 1942, he joined The New York Times as advertising director where he doubled the newspaper's advertising revenues, expanded internationally, and propelled The Times Magazine to the top position in fashion advertising.[1] Under his tenure, he grew advertising revenues to be three times the revenues from the sale of newspapers.[1] In 1968, Green retired.[1]
Personal life
Green was married twice. His first wife, Ruth Gast, died in 1979.[1] He was survived by his wife, Jean Green; and two children: George Green and Nancy Green Sherman Friedman.[1][3] Green died at his home on December 7, 1996, in Palm Beach, Florida.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Thomas, Robert McG. Jr. (December 8, 1996). "Monroe Green, 92, Times Advertising Director". The New York Times.
- ^ "Modern Jewish History: Advertising". Jewish Virtual Library. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
- ^ "Val Friedman Weds Nancy Green". The New York Times. July 5, 1975.