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"A major force in the American automobile scene through the 1950s, Packard made a mark on American advertising as well. The cars themselves seemed built for promotion--the red hexagon in the hubcap, the yoke grille, and the half-arrow belt-line molding acted as a logo of sorts, setting a new standard in visual continuity and branding. The company's image became so firmly established, in fact, that Packard eventually ran advertisements which pictured the cars but purposely omitted the name, instead asking readers to ""guess what name it bears."" This book traces Packard's advertising history from 1900 through 1958, based on original research that includes several first-hand interviews with the people who made it happen. Filled with reproductions of Packard ads (some in color), the book looks beyond the surface to examine how the advertisements reflect and interpret the company's management and business convictions, how they were influenced by business conditions and competitive pressure, and how they changed with the times."

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9781476667911

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an interesting history...a joy for automobile and advertising enthusiast alike...highly recommended - Choice any Classic Car enthusiast with even a slight interest in Packard will be drawn to this book. It is a delight, covering the subject unlike any past effort I have seen - Classic Car Club Bulletin who better than a car loving advertising executive to pen a book on the advertising history of the Packard Motor Car Company - Antique Automobile

an interesting history...a joy for automobile and advertising enthusiast alike...highly recommended - Choice any Classic Car enthusiast with even a slight interest in Packard will be drawn to this book. It is a delight, covering the subject unlike any past effort I have seen - Classic Car Club Bulletin who better than a car loving advertising executive to pen a book on the advertising history of the Packard Motor Car Company - Antique Automobile

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An auto enthusiast and advertising executive, Arthur W. Einstein, Jr., lives in Stuart, Florida.

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