The Dish Acquisition That Couldn't Save It
Dish Network bought Blockbuster in 2011, hoping to revive it as a streaming competitor. However, the brand was already too damaged to recover.
“Resurrecting a business without fixing its core problems is pointless.”
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Blockbuster was once an unstoppable giant—until it wasn’t. Built to Fail by Alan Payne reveals how arrogance, bad leadership, and resistance to change led to its downfall. This book isn’t just about a failed business—it’s a cautionary tale for any company that ignores innovation and customer needs.
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