Albert Lasker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Albert Lasker

American businessman

Date of Birth: 01-May-1880

Place of Birth: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Date of Death: 30-May-1952

Profession: entrepreneur

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Albert Davis Lasker (May 1, 1880 – May 30, 1952) was an American businessman who played a major role in shaping modern advertising.
He was raised in Galveston, Texas, where his father was the president of several banks.
Moving to Chicago, he became a partner in the advertising firm of Lord & Thomas.
He created and produced many successful ad campaigns.
He made new use of radio, changing popular culture and appealing to consumers' psychology.
A Republican, he designed new ways to advertise election campaigns, especially the Warren Harding campaign of 1920, and became a philanthropist.