Neil_Mcelroy's_1931_Brand_Man_Memo.pdf


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English: Product Management was initially started in a 1931 memo requesting additional employees focused on brand management by Procter & Gamble employee, Neil H. McElroy. McElroy needed “Brand Men” who would take on the role of managing products, advertising, and promotions, while tracking sales.
Date
Source 1931 Memo from Neil H. McElroy
Author Neil H. McElroy

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Memo requesting headcount to manage Procter & Gamble's Branded Products

1 January 1931