JUNE 1, 1991

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• Headline: Mind Games in Bookstore Murder Mystery. Impact: This little gem set off a chain reaction in the literary world where authors began to think that controversial marketing strategies were the way to go. Fast forward a few decades, and you have influencers staging fake crimes for clicks. Who knew a mind game with a murderer would lead to the birth of the 'true crime' genre dominating our streaming services?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'there's no such thing as bad publicity' was likely coined after a dozen authors realized they could sell books by associating with the dark and sinister? Just wait until reality TV figures it out!.
• Headline: Hollywood Lawyer Becomes Pathe Studio President. Impact: Charles R. Meeker's ascension to studio president marked the beginning of a new era in Hollywood where lawyers would eventually outnumber creative types. This paved the way for a future where more money was spent on legal fees than on actual film production, giving rise to the infamous Hollywood hustle.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more predictable than a Hollywood lawyer getting a big promotion is the inevitable legal battle over the next big blockbuster. Because who doesn’t love a good courtroom drama, am I right?.