Dive summary:
- David Deutsch, founder of agency now known as Deutsch, died Thursday of natural causes at the age of 84.
- Deutsch launched David Deutsch Associates in 1969; the agency soon became well known for its work with flagship client Oneida and for developing sophisticated creative for brands like Crouch & Fitzgerald and Letts of London diaries.
- Deutsch’s son, Donny, joined the agency in 1983, and Deutsch retired in 1993 to pursue a career as an artist.
From the article:
"’We are incredibly saddened by the passing of David Deutsch,’ said Linda Sawyer, the North American chief executive of Deutsch. ‘He was a remarkable man with a tremendous talent and a big, caring heart. As the founder of Deutsch, we proudly stand on David's shoulders each and every day. We share Donny and his family’s grief.’"
