This is the 75th, and final, in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. If you're putting off something you've been meaning to do, what are … Continue reading Do It Now
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Team U.S.A. – You’re the Finest
This is the 72nd in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. In just 200 years, your country, through freedom and hard work, has changed the … Continue reading Team U.S.A. – You’re the Finest
Clearing the Air and Festivus
This is the 68th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. There's nothing more awkward than a misunderstanding left unresolved. And nothing more unnecessary. It … Continue reading Clearing the Air and Festivus
Brighten Your Corner
This is the 64th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. Have you noticed the great difference between the people you meet? Some are … Continue reading Brighten Your Corner
Be Grateful for Life’s Small Pleasures, but Dream Big
This is the 59h in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. Most of us miss out on life's big prizes. The Pulitzer. The Nobel. Oscars. … Continue reading Be Grateful for Life’s Small Pleasures, but Dream Big
Hey, Kids
This is the 57h in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. Just before you go to sleep tonight, check this list: Did you get up … Continue reading Hey, Kids
Where Are You?
This is the 50th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. Your third grade teacher said you had a problem with math. You gave up … Continue reading Where Are You?
What Are We Doing to Ourselves?
This is the 46th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. Many books offer answers on how to live our lives. But, there's one book … Continue reading What Are We Doing to Ourselves?
The Two Penny Difference
This is the 42nd in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. If you earn a dollar and spend 99 cents, you're OK. But spend $1.01 … Continue reading The Two Penny Difference
Something to Cheer About
This is the 37th in a collection of newspaper ads written by Harry Gray, then CEO of United Technologies, that appeared in the Wall Street Journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s. Here is the text from that ad. If you sometimes think the front page and the evening TV news bring nothing … Continue reading Something to Cheer About






