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Crowdsourcing to Aid Nepal Quake Relief Efforts

May-26-15 By IdeaConnection
As with previous disasters that have struck different countries in recent times, the crowd is coming to the aid of those affected by the earthquake in Nepal.

Crowdsourcing is allowing digital volunteers to provide help from their laptops in a number of very important ways.  Some of the initiatives are being spearheaded by Nepalese to help their fellow citizens.

Crowdsourcing the Future of New Zealand’s Flag

May-05-15 By IdeaConnection
New Zealand is on the hunt for a new flag and is asking its citizens to help.

The New Zealand Flag Consideration Project is a crowdsourcing effort for the public to have a say in the flag's design. Although it has been changed before, this is the first time New Zealanders will have an input into its future.

Key Trends in Crowdsourcing

Apr-14-15 By IdeaConnection
The latest figures are out and big businesses are giving crowdsourcing the big thumbs up.  Between 2013 and 2014 the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector increased crowdsourcing investment by 48%, making it the most active crowdsourced sector of last year.

That's according to a new report, ‘The State of Crowdsourcing’ -  a study of Interbrand’s 100 best global brands in 2014 by crowdsourcing agency eYeka.

Crowdsourcing Cheese and Dairy Products

Apr-07-15 By IdeaConnection
Are you a connoisseur of cheese? A fan of fromage? Do you delight in dairy and shout louder for Gouda?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be interested in the Oregon-based farmers who are now taking a crowdsourcing approach to business.  They are inviting customers to get involved with product development and more.

Can the Crowd Help Improve Prostate Cancer Outcomes?

Mar-24-15 By IdeaConnection
Prostate cancer is one of the biggest killers of men in several countries according to the World Cancer Research Fund International.  And in recent years, incidence rates have increased dramatically.

To better predict survival, disease progression and treatment toxicity a new crowd-based project has been launched - The Prostate Cancer DREAM Challenge.

Crowdsourcing Help for Human Rights

Mar-17-15 By IdeaConnection
One of the many advantages of crowdsourcing is how it can bring together diverse individuals to solve problems and challenges for the common good.

Non-profit organization Advancing Human Rights has developed a project called Movements.org to help protect basic freedoms, particularly for those living in closed societies.

Crowdsourcing Domino’s Pizzas Earns Cash for Consumers

Feb-16-15 By IdeaConnection
Crowdsourcing is helping Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd to a bigger slice of profits in Australia and giving customers a taste of the action as well.  The Sydney-listed company has reported an increase in first-half profit and credits some of that to its Pizza Mogul innovation

Crowdsourcing Approach to Super Bowl Ads

Feb-02-15 By IdeaConnection
So, it’s congratulations to New England Patriots who beat the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl, played at the University of Phoenix Stadium.

But they weren’t the only winners at Sunday's sports fest. Big brands that turned to crowdsourcing to market their wares also came out on top.

Crowdsourcing Experiment to Solve the Mystery of Edwin Drood

Jan-26-15 By IdeaConnection
Could crowdsourcing solve one of the world's biggest literary mysteries?  Many Charles Dickens fans are certainly pinning their hopes on the crowd to discover what actually happened to Edwin Drood.

When the author of such classics as Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol died, he was midway through The Mystery of Edwin Drood.  With the novel laying unfished, its ending was therefore unknown. But now an innovative website going by the name of the Drood Inquiry hopes to determine the location and fate of the story's young protagonist.

Mark Zuckerberg Crowdsourced his New Year’s Resolution

Jan-05-15 By IdeaConnection
He may well be one of the world’s most successful innovators, with billions of dollars in the bank, but Mark Zuckerberg thinks there is still room for improvement.  So, toward the end of 2014, the Facebook Chairman, CEO and co-founder decided to crowdsource his New Year's resolution. Following the suggestions of 50,000 people, he's selected one.