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…
Have you heard of Bitcoin? It is a new kind of digital money that is being proclaimed as the first decentralized electronic currency in the world. Like the Internet, it’s not controlled by one organization or government entity. The open source project is said to be used by more than 100,000 people around the world…
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…
Companies today are facing many challenges in today’s economy which are impacting the way they are innovating. In this segment airing on CNN in markets across the country, Cheryl Perkins, founder of Innovationedge, discusses her experiences and insights on business methods, processes, and creating consumer experiences to remain competitive in the marketplace. [kml_flashembed movie=”http://31y.30b.mytemp.website/wp-content/uploads/mediakit/iebbvideo.swf” height=”240″…
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…
This week I’m in Shanghai, China, for the 2012 CoDev Asia Conference. The final session of Open Innovation Best Practices wrapped up yesterday, and I’m excited to announce it was both productive and inspiring. My company, Innovationedge, coordinated and sponsored the event along with The China Institute for Innovation and The Management Roundtable. As this…
