Some really smart people at Wharton just published research that supports something I’ve known intuitively for years — that is, that group dynamics squish innovation. In a paper titled, “Idea Generation and the Quality of the Best Idea,” Wharton operations and information management professors Christian Terwiesch and Karl Ulrich, along… more »
LEGO Leverages AR at In-Store Kiosks
April 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
LEGO is using augmented reality (AR) technology in some of their packaging to give customers ideas of the things they can build with the various kits. Created by augmented reality expert metaio, the LEGO boxes are designed to interface with kiosks in LEGO stores . How it works. Shoppers hold… more »
The Clever Little Bag — Puma’s New Take on the Shoe Box
April 16, 2010 by Leave a Comment
So simple. So classy. One wonders, why didn’t anyone think of it before? This week, Reuters reported sporting goods maker Puma will be switching over to eco-friendly packaging for its sneakers next year to reduce its carbon footprint. The new packaging, which will roll out in the second half of… more »
FantasyLand Now Playing…
April 9, 2010 by 1 Comment
Stephen Palgon’s “Fantasyland,” a documentary about fantasy sports players based on the book by Sam Walker, premiered in March on SnagFilms.com. “Fantasyland” follows Jed Latkin, an amateur fantasy baseball fan who earns the chance to compete in an expert league called Tout Wars during the 2008 baseball season. Financed and… more »
GMA’s Secrets of America’s Favorite Stores
April 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Good Morning America, a “breakfast show” appearing on the ABC network, has an interesting feature which lives a dual life — on television and online. The segment is titled “Secrets of America’s Favorite Stores.” In five minutes, you are given a peek at what makes the retailers they’ve selected successful. … more »
