In Taiwan, for two days, people whose name was “salmon” (and five of their friends) got all-you-can-eat sushi. Offered by a sushi restaurant chain, the promotion created “salmon chaos.” Because you just needed an identity card that included “gui yu” (the…
January 2021 Friday’s e-links: The Story of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
First among our January e-links, this feel good Flamin’ Hot Cheetos story is about a janitor, a CEO, and the American Dream.
How Vinyl and Streaming Are Similar
Changes in recorded music sales were fueled by new formats that started with vinyl and eventually became streaming.
How the Tesla (Factory) Is Like the Model T (Factory)
Separated by 100 years, mass producing Teslas and mass producing Model T Fords reflect the innovation that makes an invention available.
Why a Paper Towel Is Like a Toyota
Pre-coronavirus manufacturing efficiencies were beneficial until a pandemic spike in demand led to paper towel shortages.
How a $350 Meal Became $35 Takeout
A Chicago restaurant’s pandemic takeout plan transformed the limitations of the lockdown rules into a creative opportunity.
Why Purell is More Than a Hand Sanitizer
A classic story about entrepreneurs, Purell history displays how a wife and her husband satisfied a need before it existed.