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#11 CrowdSprout Defies the Doom

When I saw this, I thought—how encouraging is it to still be mentioned by the leader in business ideas?  Well, there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done to make CrowdSprout grow, but it feels good to be recognized! Thanks Trendwatching.com

Here’s their take from http://trendwatching.com/briefing/

“By now, virtually everyone has chimed in on how innovation is the only way out of the recession. So instead of adding more theory, let’s have a look at actual B2C innovations from recession-defying entrepreneurs and brands around the world.”

These cash-strapped times are perfectly suited to entrepreneurs with a soft spot for group buying and ‘intention economy’ concepts. For some of our earlier thoughts and examples, reread our CROWD CLOUT briefing. Recent spottings include the following:

• Parenting / Retail | CrowdSprout lets groups of parents interested in purchasing the same item (think high chairs or cradles or diaper bags) band together to get a better price by bidding, and committing to making the purchase only if enough other buyers join. Whether it’s to buy a stroller or a soccer team, crowd clout is becoming a force for vendors to contend with. More »

“INNOVATION JUBILATION | There will never be a shortage of smart new ventures, brands, goods and services that deliver on consumers’ wants and needs. And if those wants and needs currently revolve around practicality, efficiency and responsibility, and less about traditional luxury, splurging and upgrading, then that’s what brands should deliver on. Which seems doable, judging from the dozens of recent innovations we’ve rounded up for this briefing, courtesy of our sister-site.” Springwise.