AMV BBDO's David Abbott Dies at Age 75

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David Abbott, one of the most highly respected figures in modern British advertising, died Saturday at the age of 75. 

Known for his grace in writing as well as in professional character, Abbott was a founder of London’s Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO which created famous, award-winning campaigns for clients like Volvo, The Economist, Sainsbury’s, Ikea, Chivas Regal, Yellow Pages and the RSPCA. He retired as chairman and creative director in November 1998 from the boutique he helped launch in 1978, which went on to become the U.K.’s

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