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MobCaster, while currently in development, aims to allow users to choose the most popular shows which in turn are more likely to get funded. Essentially, if MobCaster is successful, they will...
By sourcing unique products, oBaz seeks to bring visibility to lesser-known brands. Recent deals include a high-quality guitar stand for $125 (Retail: $200) and a gaming iPad accessory for $56...
This is an example of how Social Media is revolutionizing weather forecasting, something I'll be writing about in WeatherWise magazine's Jan-Feb. 2012 issue, and it's not at all...
Night Shift Brewing is the most recent brewery to creatively use crowdfunding to raise capital and advance its brand. SOURCE LINK to full article:...
An exciting feature of Brightidea's program is a newly launched event series,“Bloom Out Loud”.Simply put, it’s the Bloom process,done out loud and in-person to showcase the impact the Bloom...
The idea of crowdfunding is definitely beginning to take shape. Websites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo have started the trend with no equity involved and the latest jobs act has opened up the...
In a world changing so quickly, new models for work will and must emerge. Growing labor forces in India and China, democratic expansions that allows more individual choice, lower friction in work moving across the globe in milliseconds instead of months, and more interconnected people and problems -- all drive the need for more than just subtle shifts in collaboration and creation. The cutting edge -- where technology like "the cloud" and virtual goods themselves are invented, constructed, and consumed -- must be a leader in this change.
As the social media landscape continues to shift – technological developments, innovative new tools – trends in crowdsourcing will change, too. No matter what the future holds with regard to...
At Powershift 2011, 350.org's Bill McKibben gave a fiery speech about the climate movement, and outlines thoughts on 350.org's campaigns for 2011.
The development process offered by WMD shifts the focus back to creating great games that your target audience wants to play, whilst still offering the chance to get proper funding for...
Collaborative Translation Company Lingotek To Announce Contest Winner at World’s Largest Crowdsourcing Conference
Lingotek, a leading provider of collaborative translation solutions, is offering crowdsourcing fans the chance to win a prize in a contest held just before this year’s CrowdConf2011, the world’s first and largest conference on the future of distributed work. The contest, presented by Lingotek, will award the prize to the contestant with the best essay related to the importance of translation in global business.
The winner of the contest will be awarded access to Lingotek’s award-winning Collaborative Translation Platform—Hosted Version for one year as well as two tickets to the world’s largest crowdsourcing conference, CrowdConf2011 (approximate retail value of $36,100). The contest runs from October 6-21, please go to and click on the Contests page. If the contestant “likes” Lingotek on Facebook, enters the required information and shares their best essay related to the importance of language translation for business, the contestant will be entered into the contest. Entries will be judged by Lingotek President and CEO Rob Vandenberg, Crowdflower CEO Woody Hobbs, Crowdflower Founder and Executive Chairman Lukas Biewald and Daily Crowdsource Founder David Bratvold, the judges will present the award on October 25th and recognize the winner on stage at CrowdConf2011. See Official Rules for further information.
“CrowdConf2011 gathers leaders in a field that is fundamentally changing the way work is done around the globe,” said Rob Vandenberg, President and CEO of Lingotek. “Lingotek is one of the technologies on the cutting edge of this shift. We’re proud to be part of this world-changing discussion, as well as award the prize of Lingotek’s crowd-oriented benefits to a lucky winner.”
Crowdsourcing is becoming a major shift in the business world, with little of any significant criticism or drawback. There is little reason not for anyone, group or individual, who thinks that...
Cemex structures their “innovation lesson” into 5 steps for all their employees! 1. The Challenge. They open the innovation with a “challenge” to all employees. This challenge is simply a...
It is commonly accepted that the "wisdom of the crowd" outperforms even the crowd's smartest member. The key to successful co-creation and crowd sourcing is making the result a...
Crowdsourcing needn’t be a multi-million dollar formal process. At its heart are 4 easy steps: 1. Ask for Input. Many brands never think to ask what their community wants. 2. Listen...
Crowdsourcing has now also reached the advertising sector. Platforms like Jovoto are used to post pitches - enabling creative professionals around the world to contribute. Find out more:...
President Obama called crowdfund investing “game-changing” when he signed the JOBS Act into law. It creates a financial vehicle for community financing Americans can use to invest in businesses...
Here are the top reasons why Crowdfunding is HOT in Canada: 1. Technology Advancements and Social Media.The advancements in technology, networks, security and online communications combined...
Most international experts and IT analysts believe that there will be tectonic shifts in technologies and developed economies in the coming years. Not only the technology industry will be...
Some ad agencies are adapting open innovation fairly well. Take Doritos, a Frito-Lay brand. They increased the innovation pipeline (the next important shift) by inviting thousands of fans to...
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