columbia house
Back when we used to watch TV in real time, we’ve all flipped through channels and landed on one of those informercials with a long scrolling list of songs. They’re usually some sort of greatest hits compilation, an era-specific CD or the next edition of ‘Kidz Bop.’ All this jam for just one low payment! One such service, Columbia House, used to be one of the top sellers when it came to CD mail orders. Today, its parent company Filmed Entertainment Inc. has filed for bankruptcy after nearly two decades of declining revenue. Columbia House’s business model was precedent to the likes of today’s streaming services.…

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