Leaders Magazine (April, May, June 2010)
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SourceEcreative (May 11, 2010)
by Anthony Vagnoni
Now devoting his time to philanthropic efforts, Phil Geier talks about the ad biz, the history of McCann and what went into his new book, “Survive to Thrive.” FULL STORY
Hermes Magazine (April 27, 2010)
Columbia Business School
In a new book, Board of Overseers member Philip Geier ’58, former chairman and CEO of the Interpublic Group, offers lessons learned from working with such clients as Coca-Cola, L’Oréal and Nestle. FULL STORY
American Management Association -- Edgewise Podcast (March 19, 2010)
Phil Geier on the Creation of Advertising: How modern advertising was created and how it can sustain businesses today.
Chief Executive Magazine (March/April 2010)
by Jennifer Pellet
Shoot Magazine (February 12, 2010)
by Robert Goldrich
Advertising Age (March 15, 2010)
by Rance Crain
Advertising Age (December 7, 2009)
by Rupal Parekh
Phil Geier's Tips for Survival
The man who pioneered the holding-company concept, Philip H. Geier Jr., grew up in Cleveland during the Great Depression. The oldest of six boys, he earned the nickname "Deals" as a youth because of his business acumen. He got his first taste of adland while dating Joan Bennett (who would go on to marry Ted Kennedy), whose father was in the business. FULL STORY