Two more weeks, and we’re excited to bring you Forging Collaborative Capabilities and Relationships to Accelerate Innovation, happening Feb. 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla (at Aventine) in La Jolla, Calif. Over the past decade, CoDev conferences have been a driving force in leading a cross-industry exchange on the evolution of open innovation practices….
I’ve traveled quite a few miles in my career and no matter how much I traverse the globe, I keep learning about how to do it better. Travel begins with preparation, and although it is taking years I’m still learning and reinforcing to myself that packing light is important. There is always the urge to…
There is no doubt that innovation is vital to a strong, healthy community, whether you live and work in a small town or large metropolis. I recently had the opportunity in my own community here in northeast Wisconsin to make a case for innovation, along with other industry experts. In that report, I said that…
I don’t know about you, but as we enter a New Year, I like to look back at the significant events and milestones of the past year that challenged us to grow beyond our comfort zone and propel us forward. Certainly the economic climate impacted every company, large and small. And while some felt the…
How handy would this be for last-minute Christmas shopping? QThru, a mobile-enabled technology that lets shoppers skip the checkout lanes, is new on the market this month. The Seattle-based maker launched its mobile point-of-sale platform, allowing consumers to shop, scan and check out using their smartphones. Right now you won’t find it anywhere outside…
I recently returned from China after chairing the 2012 CoDev Asia Conference on Open Innovation, held in Shanghai. CoDev North America is an event that we have had in the U.S. for a number of years, and this was the first year of having the event in, and for, Asia. Regardless of where it is…
Have you heard of psychoacoustics? It’s a big word for a form of therapy that promises mood-altering results. And get this: A company called Digipill is offering this therapy as swallowable, downloadable drugs, through transient electronics that dissolve in the body. These digital drugs are already helping humans to alter their health with technology. Digipill…
A Brazil-based fast food chain is serving up dinner in edible packaging. The marketing campaign for Bob’s fast food chain is taking a bite out of litter and waste, while making a splash in the Food and Beverage industry. Advertising agency NBS helped the restaurant franchise come up with this interesting and Eco-friendly way…
Last week we talked about ongoing shifts in the beverage industry, and this week I would like to follow up with a discussion of the associated category of trends in food products and consumption. Just as with beverages, consumers want healthier products for themselves and their families. They are looking to manufacturers to provide better-for-you…
The holiday season is a great time to talk about food and drink! Over the last few years the global beverage industry not only continues to grow, but has been undergoing transformation. The industry is evolving, driven by consumers who are looking for healthy, organic options in juices, teas, sodas and functional drinks. At the…
