09/07/2026 15:18 - Sociales
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.
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.
Agulla's creativity transcended borders with unforgettable pieces. For context, these campaigns shaped the daily lives of millions of Argentines:
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.
Alfredo S. Quiroga