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[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

He wasn't perceived as valuable until certain traits were made apparent.

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What were the Montgomery Wards employee's traits that others found valuable?

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

It wasn't until he wrote the story, essentially. He provided them further revenue. Although he was already a copywriter.

https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/snapshot/rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer

https://www.npr.org/2015/12/25/461005670/the-history-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer