Kodak moment

noun

Etymology

* (sentimental moment): Slogan of an Eastman Kodak Company advertising campaign, 1980s. * (business): In reference to the Eastman Kodak Company's decline when film photography was overtaken by digital photography, 2010s.

Definitions

1
A sentimental or charming moment worthy of capturing in a photograph.
- ‘Don’t you ever stop? This is not going to be a Kodak moment, I promise you. It’s not going to be hugs and tears. There’s no place for a swelling violins sound track.’
- Instead she held his hand and they walked together. I looked at both of them and I knew that it was a Kodak moment. I was so proud of my daughter.
- These Islamic headcutters in headscarves are so warped, they consider beheadings nothing more than a Kodak moment to share with friends, followers, and foes alike.
2
The situation in which a business fails to foresee changes within its industry and drops…
The situation in which a business fails to foresee changes within its industry and drops from a market-dominant position to being a minor player or declares bankruptcy.
- Platinum sector faces its Kodak moment in fuel cell technology [title]
- Every large company or brand or product must adapt to be relevant. Every company is right now afraid of having a Kodak Moment.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA