10 Quotes from Shark Tank’s Sharks Every Entrepreneur Should Know

by Mary Faller

The hit reality television show “Shark Tank”, which premiered in 2009, has been bringing entertainment to America by showcasing entrepreneurs hoping for the chance to bring their dreams to fruition. These hopefuls present their “big ideas” to the sharks – successful business people that took their own dreams and turned them into highly rewarding empires. Entrepreneurs present their ideas to these sharks in the hopes that one will invest in their idea or product, thus making their dreams a reality. 

Innovation and the Winter Olympic Games

by Mary Faller

The Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 7 through February 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. The Olympic Games have been around since the late 1800s in Athens, Greece. Each year the summer and winter Olympics showcase the talents of thousands of athletes from all over the world. It is a joining of cultures and athletic competition that never fails to excite viewers from all walks of life. The Olympics have come a long way since their introduction centuries ago. So how has innovation changed the way athletes perform and viewers watch the sports within these exciting games?

The Best and The Worst: Super Bowl 2014 Product Commercials

by Mary Faller

The Super Bowl is one of the most watched broadcasts in television and one of the main reasons, aside from the big game, is for the commercials. Businesses spend about $4 million on a 30-second spot. If they succeed in their marketing strategy, that particular commercial could be the buzz of the Internet and indeed the world. If they do not, their brand name could suffer negative buzz. We are always on the lookout for the best in innovative product marketing and advertising, so we made a list of what we thought were the best and worst of Super Bowl XLVIII.

First, let’s take a look at the best commercials:

1. Budweiser “Puppy Love” Budweiser has been a major contributor to the commercials of past Super Bowls and with each passing year, the commercials evolve and improve. This commercial was memorable because it struck a heart chord with the adorable puppy that didn’t want to leave his best friend (the Clydesdale horse). The Clydesdale horses are a signature icon and this commercial brought heart to the major company.

Must See Tradeshows for New Product Innovation in 2014

by Mary Faller

The 2014 tradeshow schedule has been released for the world of innovative invention ideas, business owners, investors, and inventors. Specialized tradeshows for sporting goods, construction equipment, automotive, hospitality, pets, and many more categories will be held all over the United States this year. These tradeshows allow inventors and businesspeople alike to collaborate at one location, drawing attention to innovative ideas as well as exposure to potential partnerships. 

CES 2014: An Overview of Innovative New Products Introduced at This Year's International Tradeshow

by Mary Faller

           

Consumer Electronics Association's annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), took place January 7-10 in Las Vegas, NV with over 3,200 exhibitors that introduced about 20,000 innovative technological breakthroughs. According to an article in the Business Wire, Karen Chupka, Senior VP of CES said, “Technology of the future was widespread at the 2014 CES where executives from every major industry came to see, touch, interact and do business at the world’s intersection for innovation. Amazing new products emerged in the areas of wireless, apps, automotive, digital health and fitness, 3D printing, startup tech and so much more. It was an incredible event that brought the global tech community together and successfully celebrated and showcased the amazing innovation that is a hallmark of our industry.” This year’s tradeshow offered a buffet of delectable technological innovations that are sure to spark interest in a wide variety of consumers.

Wearable Tech

Some of the most innovative technological advances introduced at CES were wearable technologies. Intel showcased their new Intel Edison technology through a device that helps monitor the health of an infant. The "smart onesie" works to transmit the baby’s breathing and other vital information to a connected coffee cup. The coffee cup then reflects the child’s condition on a small digital display. Intel Edison is a newly announced computing system inside a Scan Disc (SD) card that also has Wi-Fi connectivity.

10 of the Most Innovative Inventions in 2013

by Mary Faller

Individuals all over the world will ring in 2014 with traditions, customs, and new beginnings. Inventions of years past will aid in preparing delightful food items, illuminate the sky in celebration, and transport individuals safely to their destinations (among other things). Invention ideas generate growth in the economy and help its members in a number of positive ways. Inventions such as the car, modern medicine, the microwave, even “as seen on TV” inventions that seem silly have changed the way people live their daily lives. Inventions improve the way we think, perform, and complete daily tasks. 

Xbox one, Wii U, PS4: Who will be the champion in the gaming world?

by Mary Faller

The holiday season brings joy to families, presents underneath the Christmas tree, and sales to stores all over the country. Black Friday has been a tradition for many families over the years as new and improved gadgets, toys, and electronics are introduced at discounted prices. 

Each year consumers head into the shopping trenches to pick up the trending item of the season. This year, it has been a debate as to which gaming console would be the top 
contender in the fight to win over the electronics market.