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“I've always been scared of advertising folk. I've met them at parties and I've been to their offices and I've always found them intimidatingly cool. At one company I visited, they held their meetings in a caravan that had somehow been installed in the place, a rather more exotic place to gather than the typical BBC glass box.”

Quote by Evan Davis

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Evan Davis is a distinguished economist recognized for his expertise in finance and economics, particularly within the context of the global economy. Born on April 8, 1962, he has made notable contributions to the understanding of the global economy and has been a prominent figure in the financial industry. more

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