Dialup Disconnect: AOL’s Long Goodbye
Remember the screech of dial-up and “You’ve got mail”? AOL wasn’t just an internet service, it was a whole vibe. While nostalgia and loyal fans kept it around way longer than anyone expected, AOL struggled to adapt.
In this episode, we look at the dialup disconnect: AOL’s long goodbye. As AOL shuts down its dialup services on September 30th, 25 we will dive into what AOL got right, where it got stuck, and what every leader and team can do to avoid a very long goodbye.
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Introduction
03:19 - How is AOL Still in Business?
07:13 - 1. Nostalgia can Serve—but it can’t Sustain
11:12 - 2. Serving the overlooked can Maintain—but it can’t Multiply
15:24 - 3. Surviving isn’t Thriving
22:28 - What are You Building?
22:55 - Discussion and Close