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Ted Bates

American advertising executive

Theodore Lewis Bates (September 11, 1901 – May 30, 1972) was an American advertising executive who founded a worldwide advertising agency that bears his name: Ted Bates Inc.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1940Founded1

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Theodore Lewis Bates (September 11, 1901 – May 30, 1972) was an American advertising executive who founded a worldwide advertising agency that bears his name: Ted Bates Inc.2

The story

Founded by Ted Bates in 1940.1

Leadership

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Acquisitions

  1. 1986Acquired Scholz & Friends1

Timeline

  1. 1940Founded Founded1

Sources

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