John ‘Jack’ Smith, Leo Burnett ad exec who worked on United’s ‘Friendly Skies’ campaign, dies at 87
- Posted on March 30, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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John ‘Jack’ Smith, Leo Burnett ad exec who worked on United’s ‘Friendly Skies’ campaign, dies at 87

The Hinsdale resident also wrote music and lyrics for ad campaigns, including McDonald’s and Kraft, and taught at University of Missouri.