Industry veterans may have blind spots when it comes to understanding millennial humor which can lead to underestimating the appeal of certain products. The greeting card industry plays a central role in mail delivery with almost 60% of greeting cards being delivered by mail. The industry worked towards the creation of the forever stamp and advocates for affordable mail through constant communication with government officials.
In a special episode of The Economics of Everyday Things, host Zachary Crockett explains what millennials do to show they care, how corrugated cardboard keeps your food warm, and why every city has a billboard for a guy who calls himself “The Hammer.”
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