Yet another example of how teens, not middle aged product development managers, are at the forefront of mobile app development. When will we, the industry, learn to acknowledge their contribution and start curating rather than innovating (like Google, Apple and Facebook are doing)? SMS, Facebook, BBM, mobile music anyone? From Wired.com >> Meet Max Weisel, [...]
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In this trend update we look at Ford’s model of Youthsourcing and how that can be applied to mobile companies.Under the stewardship of ex Scion COO Jim Farley, Ford has focused on redefining the marketing and product development of its Fiesta. By combining these two often disparate company functions Ford has created a robust Youthsourcing model that challenges traditional concepts of innovation and engagement.




