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Ramiro Agulla: The Creative Genius Who Revolutionized Argentine Advertising Leaves a Legacy

09/07/2026 15:18 - Sociales

A Farewell to a Creative Genius

July 9, 2026

The world of advertising and communication is in mourning, yet celebrating the immense legacy of Ramiro Agulla, who passed away today at 4:00 AM at the age of 62. According to sources cited by Infobae, his health condition deteriorated due to pneumonia that resulted in septic shock.

Born in Río Gallegos in 1964 (a city in the southernmost part of Argentina) and raised in Buenos Aires from a young age, Agulla became one of the most influential creatives of the 1990s and early 2000s, leaving an indelible mark on the Argentine cultural imagination.

The Duo That Defined an Era

Together with his lifelong partner, Carlos Baccetti, he founded the agency Agulla & Baccetti in 1994, which later partnered with the Lowe & Partners Worldwide Group. Their talent earned them international recognition, making their agency rank in the prestigious US-based Gunn Report as the 5th best in the world in 2007, 2008, and 2010, and the 2nd best in 2006 and 2009.

Baccetti bid farewell to his friend with a moving message on social media: “Feliz viaje hermano” (Happy travels, brother), accompanied by a photo from their youth and a message of eternal friendship.

Campaigns That Made History

Agulla's creativity transcended borders with unforgettable pieces. For context, these campaigns shaped the daily lives of millions of Argentines:

  • “La llama que llama” (Telecom/Personal - major Argentine telecom companies): A humorous campaign that became an icon of telephone communication in Argentina.
  • “El Oso” (Quilmes - Argentina's most traditional beer brand): A campaign that appealed to national identity with massive impact.
  • “Gueropa!” (Renault Clio MTV, 2001): Winner of a Gold Lion at the Cannes Lions festival in the Automobile category.

A Pioneer in Political Marketing

The duo also revolutionized modern political marketing in Argentina. They were behind the historic presidential campaign of Fernando de la Rúa in 1999, famous for the slogan “dicen que soy aburrido” (they say I'm boring), and created the spot “Vamos Menem” in 2003 for former president Carlos Menem. Their innovative vision led them to work with international figures such as Sebastián Piñera (Chile), Vicente Fox (Mexico), and John McCain (USA).

Agulla understood politics through emotion: “No importa lo que dicen los políticos, lo que importa es lo verosímil y persuadir” (It doesn't matter what politicians say, what matters is being believable and persuading), he used to say, reminding us that ideas don't enter homes; emotions do. His inspiring vision will continue to guide future generations of creatives.

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