William Bernbach

William Bernbach
Bernbach in 1964
Born(1911-08-13)August 13, 1911
New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 2, 1982(1982-10-02) (aged 71)
New York City, U.S.
Other namesBill
Alma materNew York University (B.A., English, 1932)
Occupation(s)Advertising and Public Relations
Known forAgency founder DDB
SpouseEvelyn Carbone
Children2 sons

William Bernbach (August 13, 1911 – October 2, 1982) was an American advertising creative director. He was one of the three founders in 1949 of the international advertising agency Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB). He directed many of the firm's breakthrough ad campaigns and had a lasting impact on the creative team structures now commonly used by ad agencies.