http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:30:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/fostering-a-love-for-learning-through-game-mechanics.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:55:52 +0000 PSFK spoke about the Future Of Gaming with the founder of DimensionU, an interactive online gaming platform and learning resource intended to help students in grades K-12 hone their math and literacy skills.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/game-leverages-collective-purchasing-power-to-influence-businesses-environmental-practices-future-of-gaming.html Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:50:16 +0000 Greensquare is a Gaming For Good submission that empowers gamers with crowdsourced data to help them make informed purchasing decisions.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/coke-stumbles-with-white-can-switches-back-to-red.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:10:15 +0000 Coca Cola consumers confused the promotional cans for Diet Coke. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/online-holiday-shopping-nearly-11-bn-in-2011-headlines.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:14:43 +0000 So far, the growth rate for e-commerce has risen by 14%, according to new comScore data.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/tablets-create-shift-in-american-consumer-base-headlines.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:11:02 +0000 20% of mobile commerce comes from users using iPads and similar devices, and experts expect the numbers to increase dramatically in the next 4 years.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/coca-cola-nexus-interactive-arts-unveil-worlds-largest-digital-waterfall.html Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:35:23 +0000 The iconic soft drink company inspires refreshing multidimensional creativity by building the world's largest interactive installation in Ecuador. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/adidas-set-to-launch-1-shoe-in-india.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:18:21 +0000 The popular shoe and sports apparel company sees a self-funding distribution network in the high-volume market. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/iphone-app-lets-you-know-which-green-labels-are-actually-meaningful.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:02:54 +0000 The Eco-Labels app informs shoppers on verified eco-friendly products.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/pay-for-online-items-by-tapping-your-phone-near-a-laptop.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:09:17 +0000 MasterCard is working with Intel to provide a streamlined checkout process of online consumers. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/ed-cotton-what%e2%80%99s-the-mindset-of-the-american-shopper.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:43:10 +0000 Consumers are opting to share more and spend less in these economic hard times.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/the-de-coupling-of-confidence-and-spending-headlines.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:15:17 +0000 A long-standing economic assumption is being challenged.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/sony-buys-out-ericsson-for-1-5-billion-headlines.html Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:30:07 +0000 The deal will enable better integration between smartphones and other devices and benefit the music label, Playstation, and movie studio.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/track-price-changes-of-restaurant-menus.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:56:36 +0000 Website run by a well-known food critic lets you know when restaurant menu prices increase. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/text-any-local-business-with-a-handy-new-app.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:04:04 +0000 TalkTo can connect the user to any local business for queries, information or reservations.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/car-shop-from-your-couch-with-text-messaging.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:58:20 +0000 Automaker Ford will allow customers to receive promotional information about specific car models on their phones. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/responsible-creativity-culture-video.html Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:59:01 +0000 A panel discussion at the 2011 PSFK Conference in NYC on how sustainability is being embraced in society, small businesses and industries.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/cheaper-iphone-4-to-compete-in-emerging-markets-headlines.html Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:00:09 +0000 Apple vies for a spot in the low-end market by launching a cheaper iPhone 4 at around the same time as the release of the iPhone 5 in late September.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/china-shopping-like-its-not-maos-business-headlines.html Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:36:24 +0000 Middle class Chinese are working hard but also shopping like never before and it's playing a significant part in strengthening China's economy.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/pay-by-saying-your-name-with-the-square-card-case-app.html Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:35:12 +0000 Square Card Case allows you to start a tab at participating merchant stores and pay by just stating your name at checkout. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/want-to-learn-marketing-follow-a-food-truck-headlines.html Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:15:18 +0000 Food trucks are becoming a cultural phenomenon. They draw long line ups that include students and businessmen and some have a cult status Twitter following. Grant McCracken explains what they're doing right.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/china-is-the-biggest-market-for-pcs-headlines.html Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:44:43 +0000 China has succeeded the United States as the biggest market for personal computers.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/magazine-for-plus-size-fashion-hits-the-stands-at-tesco-headlines.html Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:33:00 +0000 'Beautiful,' a magazine for plus-size fashion debuted earlier with trial issues available online and at Evans plus-size clothing stores. Now the fall issue is hitting the stands at Tesco with a print run of up to 50,000.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/springwise-coffee-so-custom-you-can-even-name-your-blend.html Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:55:45 +0000 EightPointNine is a UK-based coffee service that will create a blend of coffee to suit your flavor preferences.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/grant-mccracken-lincoln-still-a-luxury-car-despite-mediocre-design.html Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:00:23 +0000 Grant McCracken comes to the realization that the design of Lincoln cars is anything but evolutionary.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/digital-mirrors-for-sampling-makeup.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:04:00 +0000 Japanese beauty retailer Shiseido is using technology to enhance the cosmetics department of its Tokyo store. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/virtual-fitting-room-uses-augmented-reality-for-trying-on-outfits.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:03:33 +0000 Fashion retailer Topshop has created a virtual fitting area for the new “dress up” collection debuting in its Moscow, Russia store.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/mirror-lets-kids-try-on-virtual-outfits.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:01:56 +0000 Tomorrowland, a section of Disneyland in California, features an augmented reality mirror that acts as an entertaining and novel way to shop for children’s clothes.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/future-of-retail-instant-try-it-on.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:00:08 +0000 Retailers are beginning to offer electronic mirrors and displays that superimpose products such as clothing and jewelry onto the bodies of shoppers. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/1-63m-investment-gives-thinknear-the-legs-to-run.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:06:08 +0000 ThinkNear launches its geo-targeting service to help businesses bring customers in when they most need them, like during off-hours.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/nokia-losing-wealthy-chinese-customers-to-apple-headlines.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:56:41 +0000 Nokia once controlled more than half of the upper middle class market in China. In less than three years, it has dropped to 10 percent.]]>