John Wanamaker. John (Nelson) Wanamaker (July 11, 1838 – December 12, 1922) was a much respected and admired United States merchant, religious leader, civic and political figure, considered the father of modern advertising. The best quotations and sayings about business with comments.
Any seeming deception in a statement is costly, not only in the expense of the advertising but in the detrimental effect produced upon the customer, who believes she has been misled.
People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness.
When a customer enters my store, forget me. He is king.
Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half.