Kay Kamen

Kay Kamen
Born
Herman Samuel Kominetzky

(1892-01-27)January 27, 1892
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedOctober 28, 1949(1949-10-28) (aged 57)
São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
OccupationMerchandising executive
Known forWork with The Walt Disney Company
Promoting Mickey Mouse

Herman "Kay" Kamen (born Herman Samuel Kominetzky;[1] January 27, 1892 – October 28, 1949)[2] was an American merchandising executive, noted primarily for his work with the Walt Disney Company. He promoted Mickey Mouse – the most popular cartoon character of the early 1930s.[3]

  1. ^ Thompson, Derek (7 February 2017). Hit Makers: How Things Become Popular. Penguin Books Limited. ISBN 9780241216057.
  2. ^ "Disney Legends: Kay Kamen". D23.
  3. ^ "Selling Mickey: The Rise of Disney Marketing". Retrieved 25 May 2019.