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The Grateful Dead broke almost every rule in the music industry book. They encouraged their fans to record shows and trade tapes; they built a mailing list and sold concert tickets directly to fans; and they built a their business model on live concerts, not album sales. By cultivating a dedicated, active community, collaborating with their audience to co-create the Deadhead lifestyle, and giving away “freemium” content, the Dead pioneered many social media and inbound marketing concepts.

Each Wednesday, The Cardinal Nation’s Brian Walton is joined by analyst Kyle Reis for a discussion of St. Louis Cardinals news, with a focus on player development and the minor leagues.