Monday, July 19. 2010
Broadcast Search: Dear Santa, I want a bluetooth enabled soft-tip dartboard...
Andrew McAfee's Enterprise 2.0: New Collaborative Tools for Your Organization's Toughest Challenges introduced me to the concept of a Broadcast Search. This is different than plain old search.
In broadcast search you put your question out to the world (or a subset of it) -- in hopes of having someone see/answer or connect you to the answer.
It's nothing new per se - Request for Comments/Quotes (RFC's and RFQ's have been around forever) -- it's just that collaborative tools enable it much easier than before. In most implementations it either uses a message-board type of model or micro-blogging.
I've recently become somewhat of a soft-tip dartboard junky -- I bought an Arachnid Cricket Pro 800 -- and as Arnold Palmer is oft quoted, "the more I practice, the luckier I get!"
The board comes from the same folks that make the Galaxy II that sit in many bars -- but at $3,500 I just don't see acquiring one anytime soon. The CP 800 is veritable bargain at about $250.
Surely there must be a middle option? The range between the "top of the bottom" at $250 and the top tier of $3,500 -- well, that just smells like opportunity to me!
At first I was thinking that Arachnid should have a $350-$550 priced board that puts a 4" touch lcd in the wall mount that runs the same games/os as the Galaxy II.
Make it IP enabled, add an option for a web-cam and you could play darts with anyone else in the world remotely!
Then it occurred to me. Don't make the board smarter -- move that all to the PC/MAC and make the board bluetooth enabled !! You skinny the board down to its true round shape, and then you have the PC handle the game play, the scoring and tournament play, web-cam and audio/mic enabled. This way the board gets cheaper and you sell software/upgrades -- annuity baby! And when I say "PC" I also mean your iPhone, Palm Pre, Android smartphone, or little netbook that sits idle most of the time.
Brilliant huh?
It doesn't exist as far as I know -- so I'm putting Web 2.0 to work. I'm broadcast searching for someone to get inspired to make us one!
Today's Big Idea: If something doesn't exist, invent it. To invent it faster, call it into existence using broadcast search.
It's a bit like being a magician when you think about it....invoke the words and watch it appear....
Who are you guys and what are you doing here distracting me? The Big Idea Blog is written by David Duccini & David Walbridge
In broadcast search you put your question out to the world (or a subset of it) -- in hopes of having someone see/answer or connect you to the answer.
It's nothing new per se - Request for Comments/Quotes (RFC's and RFQ's have been around forever) -- it's just that collaborative tools enable it much easier than before. In most implementations it either uses a message-board type of model or micro-blogging.
I've recently become somewhat of a soft-tip dartboard junky -- I bought an Arachnid Cricket Pro 800 -- and as Arnold Palmer is oft quoted, "the more I practice, the luckier I get!"
The board comes from the same folks that make the Galaxy II that sit in many bars -- but at $3,500 I just don't see acquiring one anytime soon. The CP 800 is veritable bargain at about $250.
Surely there must be a middle option? The range between the "top of the bottom" at $250 and the top tier of $3,500 -- well, that just smells like opportunity to me!
At first I was thinking that Arachnid should have a $350-$550 priced board that puts a 4" touch lcd in the wall mount that runs the same games/os as the Galaxy II.
Make it IP enabled, add an option for a web-cam and you could play darts with anyone else in the world remotely!
Then it occurred to me. Don't make the board smarter -- move that all to the PC/MAC and make the board bluetooth enabled !! You skinny the board down to its true round shape, and then you have the PC handle the game play, the scoring and tournament play, web-cam and audio/mic enabled. This way the board gets cheaper and you sell software/upgrades -- annuity baby! And when I say "PC" I also mean your iPhone, Palm Pre, Android smartphone, or little netbook that sits idle most of the time.
Brilliant huh?
It doesn't exist as far as I know -- so I'm putting Web 2.0 to work. I'm broadcast searching for someone to get inspired to make us one!
Today's Big Idea: If something doesn't exist, invent it. To invent it faster, call it into existence using broadcast search.
It's a bit like being a magician when you think about it....invoke the words and watch it appear....
Who are you guys and what are you doing here distracting me? The Big Idea Blog is written by David Duccini & David Walbridge
Monday, June 14. 2010
links we use...TED/ ok go! ( creating a viral video)
Ok Go, but also TED and creativity
Notable: use of top ten list (ten commandments) + creativity+ collaboration+ sticky. Also " what did we learn?"
It reminds me of the same process in producing a theatrical show...posing the right questions - what do we want? / what do we have? And adding or subtracting elements throughout the process...
A little big idea. Learn how others create and imagine...
Notable: use of top ten list (ten commandments) + creativity+ collaboration+ sticky. Also " what did we learn?"
It reminds me of the same process in producing a theatrical show...posing the right questions - what do we want? / what do we have? And adding or subtracting elements throughout the process...
A little big idea. Learn how others create and imagine...
Thursday, May 6. 2010
Naming things -- why "Naked Juice" is the perfect name...
As part of my freelance work I get to name things; products, services, companies, events, concepts and an occasional comedy troupe.
From a marketing success viewpoint, the right name is essential.
1. The name must be clear. As an example: www.procomedywriting.com What do you suppose they do? {The name should also be easy to spell and pronounce - no word of mouth if they can't say it. No SEO if they can't spell it.}
2. The name must be unique. No "Papsi" soda. Naming a juggling festival? I like MONDO.
3. Simple. Short. And it really helps if there is some benefit. "Apple" is unique, but no benefit. The Big Fun Show! makes a promise as to entertainment and size...
4. Ownable. Can you register it as a domain name? A service mark? A name does you no good if other people are using it. One of my creativity speeches is titled " One idea". But I can't get that URL, so I'm re-naming it before I present it.
Todays' big idea : claim your idea. Name it and own it.
PS Yes, we are available to discuss, present and consult on these ideas for your group or company. Give us a call.
Years ago, I picked this URL and registered it - not knowing that it was to become a blog. I though it might become my next company. Sometimes you jump then decide. See also, Improv.
The product Naked Juice is a line of organic, healthy juices. But I suspect you guessed that.
From a marketing success viewpoint, the right name is essential.
1. The name must be clear. As an example: www.procomedywriting.com What do you suppose they do? {The name should also be easy to spell and pronounce - no word of mouth if they can't say it. No SEO if they can't spell it.}
2. The name must be unique. No "Papsi" soda. Naming a juggling festival? I like MONDO.
3. Simple. Short. And it really helps if there is some benefit. "Apple" is unique, but no benefit. The Big Fun Show! makes a promise as to entertainment and size...
4. Ownable. Can you register it as a domain name? A service mark? A name does you no good if other people are using it. One of my creativity speeches is titled " One idea". But I can't get that URL, so I'm re-naming it before I present it.
Todays' big idea : claim your idea. Name it and own it.
PS Yes, we are available to discuss, present and consult on these ideas for your group or company. Give us a call.
Years ago, I picked this URL and registered it - not knowing that it was to become a blog. I though it might become my next company. Sometimes you jump then decide. See also, Improv.
The product Naked Juice is a line of organic, healthy juices. But I suspect you guessed that.
Sunday, February 21. 2010
Who we are not (the Rules ver 0.0)
Google us -- You'll get several results:
We are not the Veggie Tales people - Be afriad.
We are not, nor do we know Donny Deutsch. Though I see he has a book out. Might have to look at that...
It was James Ernests idea to make the Big Idea into a board game. (Though I do own a copy.)
Parti pris
Big Idea: Know who you are. (And aren't)
Wednesday, December 23. 2009
Your million dollar idea
When people hear I am in the idea business, they often tell me their 'million dollar idea.' You know, the one that will make them a cool million.
I think its good to have huge, game-changing, new to the world ideas. But, one million dollar idea isn't enough. Your idea may be un-workable due to current technology or already in process by a major corporation or...well anything. Instead I recommend to them (and you) to have lots of big ideas. Have so many that you can't get to all of them, so many that you run out of space. Then you'll be forced to work on the ones that are most profitable, quickest or fun. (A good metric, by the way.)
TBI: Have a million-dollar idea. Everyday.
I think its good to have huge, game-changing, new to the world ideas. But, one million dollar idea isn't enough. Your idea may be un-workable due to current technology or already in process by a major corporation or...well anything. Instead I recommend to them (and you) to have lots of big ideas. Have so many that you can't get to all of them, so many that you run out of space. Then you'll be forced to work on the ones that are most profitable, quickest or fun. (A good metric, by the way.)
TBI: Have a million-dollar idea. Everyday.
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