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FaceTime with the Content Guy:  Not So Gently Down The Stream

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I got an email the other day:

“Wondering if in an upcoming edition of MNB you could give us your thoughts and perceived business lessons on NFL’s decision to only stream the Chiefs – Dolphins playoff game ?  I have to imagine many feathers have been ruffled by that choice.”

I don’t often get requests, but this is a good one – and I think there are lessons about preparing for the future, the prioritizing (or not) of customers, and business arrogance.  So here goes.

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