Adman Sends Holiday Cards From Beyond the Grave

Bob McCully, who died in August, continues his tradition

Inspiration meets innovation at Brandweek, the ultimate marketing experience. Join industry luminaries, rising talent and strategic experts in Phoenix, Arizona this September 23–26 to assess challenges, develop solutions and create new pathways for growth. Register early to save.

Some folks say the holiday spirit is dead. And in the case of Bob McCully, a former ad executive at Ketchum in Pittsburgh who died in August at age 88, they've got a point. Every year McCully was known for sending humorous Christmas cards en masse. And this year, despite expectations to the contrary, was no different. Last week, 400 people received season's greetings from the deceased that began, "Please don't call. I've moved to a quiet neighborhood."

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in