@PSFK » ideas http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:30:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 PSFK CONFERENCE NYC Is March 30 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/psfk-new-york-city-2012.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:57:14 +0000 conference-website-525_thumbWe have been working to bring you the most inspirational event yet. ]]> Save The Date: PSFK CONFERENCE NYC 2012 http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/save-the-date-psfk-conference-2012.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:05:22 +0000 conference-nyc_thumbWe are pleased to announce the schedule for our next all day inspiration event]]> Independent? Creative? Why You Need To Know About Coworking http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/independent-creative-why-you-need-to-know-about-coworking.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:24 +0000 3rd-Ward-Holiday-FairAt places like 3rd Ward in Brooklyn, entrepreneurs, artists, and writers can share space and ideas to further their careers.]]> A Canon For The Visual Storyteller–The Origin Of The Infographic [Pics] http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/a-canon-for-the-visual-storyteller-the-origin-of-the-infographic-pics.html Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:04:57 +0000 A new book gives readers a historical look at how we convey words and data with images.]]> Carsten Höller’s Whimsical Experiences at The New Museum http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/carsten-holler-triggers-whimsical-experiences-at-the-new-museum.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:35:17 +0000 PSFK Visits Carsten Höller: Experience at the New MuseumPSFK takes a tour of the latest installation of the German artist's work, and takes a ride down a giant slide.]]> Yves Behar: Connecting To Consumers Through Ideas [Video] http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/yves-behar-connecting-to-consumers-through-ideas-video.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:15:07 +0000 yves-525The founder of fuseproject inspired audiences at the recent PSFK CONFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO.]]> Ed Cotton: The Rapid Prototyping Of Business http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/ed-cotton-the-rapid-prototyping-of-business.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:25:37 +0000 ed-cotton-236x190The internet and start-up workshops are turning the focus of business towards creating workable prototypes and sharing new ideas.]]> PSFK’s PurpleList Expert Network: We Try & Try Again http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/psfks-purplelist-expert-network-we-try-try-again.html Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:40:37 +0000 PurpleList Experts In IndiaWe invite PSFK readers to join our community of experts and knowledge sharers. ]]> Seth Godin: Don’t Control Ideas [Headlines] http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/seth-godin-dont-control-ideas.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:39:50 +0000 Good Ideas Salon With Seth Godin-2"Ideas are going to continue to become more valuable, which means that the urge to control and patrol them is going to get greater... Locking down ideas makes them worth less."]]> Ikea’s Best Living Rooms For 2012 [Headlines] http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/ikeas-best-living-rooms-for-2012-headlines.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:26:10 +0000 ikea-living-room-design-ideas-2012 (1)Freshome highlights the best living room ideas from the IKEA catalog for 2012.]]> Crowdsourcing An Answer For The Well-Being Of America’s Children http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/crowdsourcing-an-answer-for-the-well-being-of-americas-children.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:00:29 +0000 movement-children-crowdsourcingThe National Movement for America's Children delves into crowdsourcing to gather ideas on how to ensure equal opportunities for healthy growth and development for children. ]]> Hugh MacLeod: Is Everything Marketing? [Headlines] http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/hugh-macleod-is-everything-marketing-headlines.html Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:13:19 +0000 Everything_Is_Marketing"This has been doing the rounds for the last decade or so: the idea that marketing is not just some appendage to be bolted on externally, but something more central and baked-in. But of course, you can take that idea too far... " ]]> For Advertising Creatives You Either Cannes Or You Cannt http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/for-advertising-creatives-you-either-cannes-or-you-cannt.html Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:22:50 +0000 canntforadcreatives-1This East London festival provides creatives an exciting alternative to the yearly agency awards in France.]]> The Truth Behind Innovation http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/whose-idea-is-it-anyways-gladwell-evaluates-the-truth-behind-innovation.html Wed, 25 May 2011 14:24:28 +0000 The Myth of Stolen Ideas Truth About InnovationIn a New Yorker piece, Malcolm Gladwell analyzes the history of Xerox PARC, Apple and the invention of the personal computer as a point of discussion around the nature of creativity & innovation.]]> In Defense Of Hard: Over-Simplification In Society And Growing Through Challenge http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/in-defense-of-hard-over-simplification-in-society-and-growing-through-challenge.html Fri, 13 May 2011 16:47:42 +0000 In Defense Of HardDesign technologist P.J. Onori examines the simple and the complex, and explains that if you expect more of your audience, you will end up with both a better audience and a better product.]]> Chris Harrison: Judging Creative Ideas – Practical Help For Marketers http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/chris-harrison-judging-creative-ideas-practical-help-for-marketers.html Tue, 10 May 2011 15:13:57 +0000 Chris Harrison- Judging Creative Ideas - Practical Help For MarketersJudging creative ideas requires imagination, leadership and trust. And the process needs to be taken more seriously. So, here are some thoughts on how to improve your chances of a successful outcome.]]> Chris Harrison: Managing Expectations About Creativity http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/chris-harrison-managing-expectations-about-creativity.html Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:59:55 +0000 Chris Harrison- Managing Expectations About CreativityTime is of the essence these days. But there has to be adequate time dedicated to the complexity of the task. A promotional radio spot can be conceptualised and made in a day. But an idea that will persuade consumers to eat twice as much chicken each week will take longer. ]]> Chris Harrison: Inspiring Great Ideas – The Hardest Job In Marketing http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/chris-harrison-inspiring-great-ideas-the-hardest-job-in-marketing.html Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:42:02 +0000 Chris Harrison- Inspiring great ideas- The hardest job in marketingMost professional marketers know that simple, engaging and memorable advertising ideas work best. But most are unable to produce them in collaboration with an Ad Agency. Which is odd because Ad Agencies exist specifically to have ideas. ]]> This Week In Brand Strategy & Marketing http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/this-week-in-brand-strategy-marketing-17.html Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:21:34 +0000 This Week in Brand Strategy & Marketing-23-NEW-15PSFK curates some of the brand strategy, digital and creative advertising news that caught our attention this week.]]> Are We Becoming Inspiration Fetishists? http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/are-we-becoming-inspiration-fetishists.html Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:47:03 +0000 Are We Becoming Inspiration FetishistsStephan Boublil at The Apartment challenges us to focus less on the philosophical aspects of inspiration - and more on just creating.]]> TED: Don’t Insist On English! http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/ted-don%e2%80%99t-insist-on-english.html Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:50:11 +0000 Is the world’s focus on English preventing the spread of great ideas in other languagesIs the world’s focus on English preventing the spread of great ideas in other languages?]]> Grant McCracken: Build Your Own Culturematic. (I Did.) http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/grant-mccracken-lady-gaga-and-glenn-beck-struggle-to-establish-a-parent-child-dynamic.html Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:56:20 +0000 Grant McCracken- Build your own Culturematic. (I Did.)The Culturematic machine could be used for making culture, specifically, casting movies and TV shows. Formally, it can be used for exploring our culture.]]> PSFK Conference Speaker Interview: Justin Gignac http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/psfk-conference-speaker-interview-justin-gignac.html Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:07:41 +0000 Justin GignacArtist and entrepreneur Justin Gignac speaks about the idea envy, the themes in his work, and his rewarding spin on QR codes.]]> Idea Tourism http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/idea-tourism.html Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:46:46 +0000 "Only when we try the idea on for size and actually use it do we understand it." Seth Godin]]> Google’s New Venture: Magazines http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/googles-new-venture-magazines.html Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:33:02 +0000 Google Think QuarterlyA new quarterly magazine published by Google UK and Ireland takes the ongoing discussion of data to a higher plane.]]> Ed Cotton: Great Ideas Now: A How To Guide http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/ed-cotton-great-ideas-now-a-how-to-guide.html Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:55:54 +0000 Ed Cotton- Great Ideas Now- A How To GuideWhen it comes to benchmarking greatness in the world of communication, it's never been tougher. The old formula of making a better 30 second spot than 99.5% of the output, doesn't suffice any more.]]> From Ideas To Execution http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/from-ideas-to-execution.html Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:26:37 +0000 Inc. offers some constructive actions for entrepreneurs to execute their great ideas.]]> PSFK CONFERENCE NYC 2011 : Tickets Now On Sale http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/psfk-conference-nyc-2011-tickets-now-on-sale.html Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:45:29 +0000 psfk-conference_full.gif

Team PSFK invite you all to our April 8th flagship event.

]]> On The Value Of Ideas Vs. Execution http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/on-the-value-of-ideas-vs-execution.html Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:30:56 +0000 Inspiration and perspective from Silicon Valley for innovators and entrepreneurs in areas and industries outside of technology. ]]> This Week In Brand Strategy & Marketing http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/this-week-in-brand-strategy-marketing-6.html Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:04:45 +0000 year in ideas 2010PSFK curates some of the brand strategy, digital and creative advertising news and ideas that caught our attention this week.]]>