Masters in Business Interview With Derek Thompson: Masters in Business (Audio)
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Mar 24, 2017 
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Collector Shapes Art Canon
- Gustave Kaibad collected undervalued Impressionist paintings that later became the canon after his bequest.
- This shaped art history by defining the core group seen as key Impressionists.
Rock Around the Clock Fluke Hit
- "Rock Around the Clock" was a flop on initial release in 1954 but became a historic hit after appearing in a 1955 movie.
- The same song with unchanged content had vastly different success due to distribution in a film.
Viral Hits Need Broadcast Moments
- Most online content spreads through broadcast moments rather than pure viral one-to-one sharing.
- "Dark broadcasts" are hidden broadcast sources fueling what seems like organic viral spread.