Do you know the history of the Yo-Yo? Hearst had a major role in its wild popularity
The Yo-Yo: An ancient weapon that turned into an iconic children's toy. But how? What did it take to get the idea into the hands of millions of children?
The year was 1929 and the city was San Simeon, CA. Donald F. Duncan, an entrepreneur and business owner, snuck into the mansion of William Randolph Hearst.
In his pocket, he carried a dream, and that dream was a toy he believed would be the craze of millions, but he needed to get the word out. So, he made Hearst, who owned what would later become the largest media company in the nation, an offer he couldn't refuse.
Donald pitched his idea and Hearst game him blank space in his papers, gaps between stories and advertisements and allowed him to get the word out about his crazy contraption.
A deal was struck, and the rest is history. Duncan Yo-Yos became an iconic toy and Hearst paper subscriptions soared to new heights.
It just goes to show even a great idea needs the right spin, and Hearst isn't done introducing the world to the next big thing. Hearst Anyscreen is an essential part to successfully marketing to the right people in the right places.