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Edwin Land

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Inventor of instant photography, co-founder of Polaroid

52 records in all

  • Principles 10
  • Episodes 22
  • Quotes 20
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Episodes

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  • The Polaroid Collection Strategy

    Land built giant studio cameras and allowed famous photographers to use them for free in exchange for some of the resulting prints. This creative barter system led to the creation of a world-class art collection featuring thousands of photos.

    LessonProviding unique tools to creators in exchange for their work can build a powerful brand asset and community.

  • 1991Life

    Destruction of Personal Papers

    Land disliked the idea of a cult of personality and preferred to be remembered only for his scientific work. After his death, his family followed his wishes by having an associate shred his personal papers, a task that took three years.

    LessonFocus on leaving a legacy of tangible work rather than cultivating a public image.

  • Celebrity Creative Direction

    폴라로이드는 브랜드의 새로운 얼굴로 레이디 가가를 크리에이티브 디렉터로 임명했어요. 하지만 몇 년 후 회사는 더 이상 그녀와 협업하지 않는다고 밝혔어요.

    LessonCelebrity partnerships can provide a temporary marketing boost, but they may not lead to long-term strategic alignment.

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