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Western Union pivot story

Telegraphs became money movement.

Western Union logo

Telegrams -> money transfers

Before

Telegraph communications.

to

After

Money transfer services.

The pivot story

As communication technology changed, Western Union's network and trust shifted from messages to moving money.

Why it worked

It reused a broad network and brand trust for a new kind of urgent transaction.

Known for

Money transfer

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