Anthems, Pledges and Change (E)
Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin
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The National Anthem and the Consumer Electronics Show
Marvin Gaye was asked to sing the National Anthem, but Lionel Richie didn't resonate with people. Larry O'Brien felt a little off-put by Marvin Gaye's style of music and ordered his team to look for a backup. One way we can define a cultural touchstone is by the percentage of the three that are in the room. The Consumer Electronics Show filled with neophylliacs then the mass market.
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