Vale David Walden. Scott Whybin pays tribute

6 October 2015
 

David Walden, former Campaign Palace ad man died over the weekend. Walden, who was known by many as Devo, also spent many years at Saatchi & Saatchi and Whybin/TBWA. Walden is credited as the brains behind the ‘Goldstein’ campaign for the ASB. 

Scott Whybin, chairman and regional ECD of Whybin/TBWA had this to say in tribute:

"Devo was the best suit The Campaign Palace ever had. I loved him. It's the reason I opened the New Zealand office, just for the rare chance to work with him yet again.

He was an inspiration at Whybin TBWA. He had largesse. He lit up a room.

And he was the best at the game. In fact, the bigger the problem, the bigger the white horse Devo rode in on.

I loved him and I always will. He was my mate.

Hold all tickets Heaven. Stand by, Devo's on his way and God you won't know what's hit you.

And please have some Bluff oysters for him with a fine New Zealand wine. Heaven will be a better place for it.

Rest in Peace my Friend."

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