Joy Golden (June 13, 1930 – August 29, 2015; born Joy Rena Man[1]) was an advertising executive. She was well known for creating the radio spots for The Laughing Cow cheese.[2] She was among the first generation of women in advertising.[1][3]

Golden was born in Manhattan and raised in Forest Hills, Queens, New York. In 1952, she graduated at the University of Connecticut with an English degree; that same year, she married Stanley L. Golden who was a tax lawyer.[1]

Golden died at age 85 in Manhattan on August 29, 2015. Her cause of death was complications from pneumonia.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Joy Golden, Advertising Executive Who Found Her Inner Comedian, Dies at 85". The New York Times. 5 September 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  2. ^ Slefo, George (2 September 2015). "Advertising Trailblazer Joy Golden Dies at 85". Advertising Age. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Meet Joy Golden: The Real Peggy Olsen". Jezebel.com. Retrieved September 8, 2015.