Caroline R. Jones
| Caroline R. Jones | |
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| Born | February 15, 1942 |
| Died | June 28, 2001 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Advertising executive |
| Organization |
J. Walter Thompson, BBDO, Zebra Associates, Mingo-Jones, Caroline Jones Advertising |
Caroline Robinson Jones (February 15, 1942 - June 28, 2001) was among the first female African-American advertising figures.
Life
After graduating from University of Michigan, Jones went on to work for advertising agencies such as J. Walter Thompson and BBDO. Jones later went on to found agencies that specialized in minority advertising, making her among the first to do so. She helped found Caroline Jones Advertising, Zebra Associates, and Mingo-Jones,[1] these were among the first agencies to be created by primarily African American executives and also among the first to focus on minority advertising. [2] Clients of Caroline Jones Advertising included American Express, the National Urban League,[1] and Miller High Life.[3] In 1979, her agency developed the slogan "We Do Chicken Right!" for Kentucky Fried Chicken (now KFC).[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Caroline R. Jones: Trailblazing adwoman". O Say Can You See?. National Museum of American History. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ↑ Elliott, Stuart. "Caroline Jones, 59, Founder Of Black-Run Ad Companies". The New York Times. The New York Times. Retrieved 10/11/13. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ Jones, Caroline Robinson. Caroline R. Jones Collection.