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Lewis dropped out of high school to enlist in the U. S. Army during [[World War II]]. After his discharge he completed high school and enrolled at [[Miles College]]. He founded the [[Jesse J. Lewis and Associates]] marketing firm in [[1954]]. After selling the successful business to his son [[Jesse Lewis, Jr|Jesse, Jr]], he planned the launch of a national entertainment magazine called ''[[Showtime]]'', which he sold before getting it off the ground. | Lewis dropped out of high school to enlist in the U. S. Army during [[World War II]]. After his discharge he completed high school and enrolled at [[Miles College]]. He founded the [[Jesse J. Lewis and Associates]] marketing firm in [[1954]]. After selling the successful business to his son [[Jesse Lewis, Jr|Jesse, Jr]], he planned the launch of a national entertainment magazine called ''[[Showtime]]'', which he sold before getting it off the ground. | ||
In [[1964]] Lewis founded the weekly ''Birmingham Times'' with a long-term advertising commitment from [[Bruno's]] supermarkets. Despite criticism for the paper's right-leaning editorials (Lewis endorsed [[George Wallace]] for Governor and both Presidents Bush), it was successful. Lewis sold it to his son [[James Lewis (publisher)|James]] in [[ | In [[1964]] Lewis founded the weekly ''Birmingham Times'' with a long-term advertising commitment from [[Bruno's]] supermarkets. Despite criticism for the paper's right-leaning editorials (Lewis endorsed [[George Wallace]] for Governor and both Presidents Bush), it was successful. Lewis sold it to his son [[James Lewis (publisher)|James]] in [[19798]]<!--or 1975 or 1995?-->. | ||
In [[1995]], Lewis founded a new consulting firm, the [[Lewis Group]]. He currently is under contract as a consultant for the [[BJCC]]. | In [[1995]], Lewis founded a new consulting firm, the [[Lewis Group]]. He currently is under contract as a consultant for the [[BJCC]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:23, 8 April 2013
Jesse J. Lewis, Sr (born January 3, 1925 in Tuscaloosa) is the founder of the Birmingham Times and a political and public relations consultant.
Lewis dropped out of high school to enlist in the U. S. Army during World War II. After his discharge he completed high school and enrolled at Miles College. He founded the Jesse J. Lewis and Associates marketing firm in 1954. After selling the successful business to his son Jesse, Jr, he planned the launch of a national entertainment magazine called Showtime, which he sold before getting it off the ground.
In 1964 Lewis founded the weekly Birmingham Times with a long-term advertising commitment from Bruno's supermarkets. Despite criticism for the paper's right-leaning editorials (Lewis endorsed George Wallace for Governor and both Presidents Bush), it was successful. Lewis sold it to his son James in 19798.
In 1995, Lewis founded a new consulting firm, the Lewis Group. He currently is under contract as a consultant for the BJCC.
References
- Stewart, Virginia (February 9, 2001) "Jesse J. Lewis still an entrepreneur." Birmingham Business Journal
- Archibald, John (September 25, 2009) "BJCC's 'communicator' -- $250 an hour." The Birmingham News