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"Jerry made it cool"
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The aesthetic flip that unlocked the market: Jerry turned IEMs from clinic gear into artist gear—something you wanted in photos and on stage. That “cool” factor accelerated buy-in, gave early adopters social proof, and set up the clash with Santucci’s “make it safe” ethos. Culture moved first; standards had to catch up.
Brian Geller
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Ultimate Ears
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"Jerry made it cool"
Speaker: Brian Geller
About: Jerry Harvey
From: Ultimate Ears
Arc: belonging · Signal: 0.90
Context: The aesthetic flip that unlocked the market: Jerry turned IEMs from clinic gear into artist gear—something you wanted in photos and on stage. That “cool” factor accelerated buy-in, gave early adopters social proof, and set up the clash with Santucci’s “make it safe” ethos. Culture moved first; standards had to catch up.
This isn’t a story about gear.
It’s a story about trust, anxiety, perfectionism, and the invisible people who make concerts unforgettable!
