Books that influenced me

Jo Commbs, managing director at OgilvyOne, shares the six book that have influenced her most.

Books that influenced me

Jo CoombsOgilvyOne

Coombs began her career at OgilvyOne as an account director in 1998. After four years, she left for roles at other agencies, including Wunderman and Y&R. She returned to OgilvyOne in 2007 as client services director, before becoming a business partner and then MD in May 2012.

OgilvyOne is a direct and digital marketing agency, with clients including Amex, BT, British Gas and British Airways.

1. Confessions of an advertising man

By David Ogilvy Published by Atheneum, 1963

I read several marketing books when I first started out in the industry, but...

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