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2026-07-24

The print was the product

The Boardroom Tapes
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The print was the product

In 1996, Polaroid had a problem that looked, at first, like a good problem to have.

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Episode guide

This episode explores “The print was the product” in a measured, conversational, analytical, with restrained dry wit style. It is presented as a solo narration, and the source list lets you revisit the original material.

Sources

  • Harvard Business School, Polaroid Corporation: Digital Imaging Technology in 1997
  • Polaroid Corporation 1996 Annual Report, CEO letter
  • Polaroid Corporation 1996 Annual Report, Financial Highlights
  • What was Polaroid thinking?
  • Polaroid Girds for New Era in Instant Photography
  • How Polaroid's deep faith in research helped lead to its downfall
  • Out of focus
  • Polaroid Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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