Martin, Patricia J. (1928–)

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Martin, Patricia J. (1928–)

American advertising executive. Born June 25, 1928, at Croton-on-Hudson, NY.

Served as editor at Warner-Hudnut, NY; served as director of marketing support at Parke-Davis division of Warner-Lambert (1959–85); with Joan Lipton, formed Martin and Lipton Advertising, Inc.; served as president of American Advertising Federation (AAF, 1969–71); was the 1st woman named chair of AAF (1981); received Matrix Award for women in communications (1982) and Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal for outstanding volunteer service with AAF (1997).

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