Charles J. O'Malley facts for kids
Charles Joseph O'Malley (1867–1955) was an Irish businessman and newspaper reporter. He was also a publisher and later started his own advertising company.
O'Malley was born in Newport, County Mayo, Ireland. When he was 16 years old, in 1883, he moved to the United States.
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Early Career in Newspapers
When O'Malley first arrived in America, he began working as a newspaper reporter. He reported for newspapers in different cities, including Michigan, Chicago, and Denver. This gave him a lot of experience in the world of news.
Becoming a Publisher
After working as a reporter, O'Malley moved into a new role. He became the publisher of a special kind of magazine called a "trade journal" in New York City. A trade journal is like a newspaper or magazine that focuses on news and information for a specific industry or business.
Starting His Own Business
In 1905, O'Malley moved to Boston to work for a company called Bennett publications. After a few years, he decided to start his own business.
O'Malley Advertising & Selling Company
In 1912, Charles O'Malley opened his own company called the O'Malley Advertising & Selling Company. This was an advertising agency. An advertising agency helps other businesses create and share advertisements to sell their products or services. O'Malley became a very successful businessman.
Later Life
In 1939, O'Malley wrote a book about his own life. This type of book is called a memoir. His memoir was titled It Was News To Me. Charles Joseph O'Malley passed away in 1955.
