The Olympic Games

Name/Title

The Olympic Games

Secondary Title

A Quarter-Century Relationship

Description

An essay by Harold Burson, co-founder of Burson-Marsteller, on the history of the company’s relationship with the Olympics

Context

In this essay, Burson outlines the history of Burson-Marsteller’s relationship with the Olympics, a connection he describes as “almost an accident.” The company represented the 1984 Olympics, others included M&M Mars, Coca-Cola, Westinghouse and Flying Tigers.

Category

Public Relations

Publication Details

Author

Harold Burson

Publisher

Burson-Marsteller

Date Published

Jan 14, 2004

Copyright

Copyright Holder

Harold Burson

Copyright Date

2004

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