Earnest Elmo Calkins | |
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 Calkings in April 1905 | |
| Born | March 15, 1868 Geneseo, Illinois |
| Died | October 4, 1964 (aged 96) New York City, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Advertising executive |
| Known for | Early innovator and one of the pioneers of modern advertising. |
Earnest Elmo Calkins (March 15, 1868 – October 4, 1964)[1] was a deaf American advertising executive who pioneered the use of art in advertising, of fictional characters, the soft sell, and the idea of "consumer engineering". He co-founded the influential Calkins & Holden advertising agency. His work was recognized with many awards during his lifetime and was called the "Dean of Advertising Men" and "arguably the single most important figure in early twentieth century graphic design."