Today in history

Ah, March 17th! While a lot of people link this day to overflowing cups of green beer and awkward attempts at Irish jig dancing, not many remember the legend of St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland. Now, you might be thinking, “What does this have to do with the digital creative economy?” Well, buckle up, because we’re about to turn snakes into followers and legends into marketing strategies!

So, like, on this day (March 13) way back in 1879, Albert Einstein was born—yeah, that genius with the wild hair, always sticking his tongue out, and the dude who came up with the famous Theory of Relativity. Oh, and it’s also Pi Day (3.14) today. Is that just a coincidence or is the universe just messing with us? And why should you even care about this? Stick around, and I’ll break it down for you real quick! 😜🌌

So, like, on this day (March 13th), but back in 1989, the genius Tim Berners-Lee dropped the proposal for what would become the World Wide Web (WWW).

On March 11, 1997, the game “Final Fantasy VII” dropped in Japan for PC, totally changing the game in the video game industry. Originally released for PlayStation in 1997, it was one of the first to make cinematic storytelling a thing in gaming, using CGI, an epic soundtrack, and deep character development to tell a super engaging story.

Imagine a world where no one answers the phone, but everyone responds with a meme within seconds. Now imagine all of this starting with a simple “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.” 📌 What can we learn from the first phone call? 🎯 1. Revolution starts with small steps Bell didn’t invent […]

On February 28, 1983, MASH ended its 11-year TV journey with the most-watched series finale in history at the time. What started as a war satire became a cultural phenomenon, offering valuable lessons for content creators. 📌 What did MASH do that you can apply in the digital world? 3 Lessons from MASH for Creators […]

On February 27, 1996, the world was introduced to Pokémon – and it was never the same again. What started as a Game Boy game became a global phenomenon, dominating video games, animation, movies, toys, TCG, and even augmented reality apps (Pokémon GO). 📌 But what’s the secret behind the franchise’s success? 3 Lessons from […]

3 Lessons from 20th Century Fox for Creators and Entrepreneurs 🎬 1. Content Is King, but Distribution Is Queen Fox mastered global film distribution long before the internet. Today, creators must think in multi-platform terms: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, streaming… If your content is great but doesn’t reach the right audience, it might as well not […]

On February 25, 1964, Cassius Clay defeated Sonny Liston and became the heavyweight world champion. But if you think Ali was just a boxer, think again: he was one of the first to turn his personality into a media product. Ali didn’t just win fights – he sold stories. He understood better than most the […]

On February 24, 1955, Steve Jobs was born—the man who turned a gray, boxy computer into a status symbol and, in the process, redefined the concept of design, innovation, and digital creativity. But what can we learn from Jobs beyond “wear a black turtleneck and speak slowly”? 3 Lessons from Steve Jobs for Digital Creators […]