Thomas Barta: Ogilvy’s rebrand reveals an ad industry in confusion

David Ogilvy’s Ogilvy on Advertising is still among the world’s most respected marketing books. When I started out as a brand manager, Ogilvy & Mather’s office leader gave it to me in a little ceremony when I met with the agency. As he handed it over I was told: “We want to be your closest ally. But we aren’t here to make fancy advertising – we are here to help you sell.” When I opened the book, a bookmark fell out, reading: “We sell or else &n