79. School Photos
02/03/25 • 19 min
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Picture day is an annual tradition for American families — and, for the companies that take the photos, a lucrative one. Zachary Crockett smiles for the camera.
- SOURCES:
- Ken Murphy, C.E.O. of Lifetouch
- Jeremy McColm, senior manager of photography at Lifetouch
- RESOURCES:
- "The money and stress and failed hairdos of school picture day," by Kaitlyn Tiffany (Vox, 2019)
- "The School Photo Industry Is a Master Class in Drama," by David Gauvey Herbert (New York Times, 2019)
- "With Lifetouch Acquisition, Shutterfly Claims Leadership In Picture Memories Market," by Pamela Danziger (Forbes, 2018)
- "Exclusive School Photography Agreement" (Vernon Public School District, 2019)
- EXTRAS:
- "Money Schools Earn From Student Portraits Varies Widely," by Scott MacFarlane, Rick Yarborough, and Jeff Piper (NBC News Washington, 2016)
Picture day is an annual tradition for American families — and, for the companies that take the photos, a lucrative one. Zachary Crockett smiles for the camera.
- SOURCES:
- Ken Murphy, C.E.O. of Lifetouch
- Jeremy McColm, senior manager of photography at Lifetouch
- RESOURCES:
- "The money and stress and failed hairdos of school picture day," by Kaitlyn Tiffany (Vox, 2019)
- "The School Photo Industry Is a Master Class in Drama," by David Gauvey Herbert (New York Times, 2019)
- "With Lifetouch Acquisition, Shutterfly Claims Leadership In Picture Memories Market," by Pamela Danziger (Forbes, 2018)
- "Exclusive School Photography Agreement" (Vernon Public School District, 2019)
- EXTRAS:
- "Money Schools Earn From Student Portraits Varies Widely," by Scott MacFarlane, Rick Yarborough, and Jeff Piper (NBC News Washington, 2016)
Previous Episode
78. Porta-Potties
They're not always the nicest places to go — but for their owners, portable toilets are a lucrative revenue stream. Zachary Crockett lifts the lid.
- SOURCES:
- Ron Inman, vice president of Honey Bucket
- Veronica Crosier, executive director of Portable Sanitation Association International
- RESOURCES:
- "Providing Toilets for 39,000 Runners," by John Branch (New York Times, 2008)
- "Platinum Equity-owned United Site Services weighs $4B sale – Reuters," by Pam Rosacia (S&P Global, 2021)
- "Renting Portable Units," by Portable Sanitation Association International
- PolyJohn History
- EXTRAS:
- "The Porta-Potty King of New York City Faces a Threat to His Throne," by David Gauvey Herbert (Intelligencer, 2019)
Next Episode
80. Going-Out-of-Business Sales
Behind that 70% off sign, there’s a liquidation consultant trying to maximize retailer profits. Zachary Crockett seeks a deal.
- SOURCES:
- Bradley Snyder, executive managing director at Tiger Group.
- Zac Rogers, associate professor of supply chain management at Colorado State University
- RESOURCES:
- "What Went Wrong: The Demise of Toys R Us," by Angie Basiouny (Knowledge at Wharton, 2018)
- "Retail apocalypse 2024: All the once-popular stores and restaurants that shuttered locations this year," by Sarah Bregel (Forbes, 2024)
- "BBB Tip: Avoid bogus bargains at going out of business sales" by Better Business Bureau (2024)
- "There’s a science and art to running a going-out-of-business sale. (And business is booming.)" by Courtney Reagan (CNBC, 2018)
- EXTRAS:
- "I don't wanna grow up: The first day of the end of our childhoods," by Mike Higdon (Reno Gazette-Journal, 2018)
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