Silent concert

12-9-2011

The concept of a silent disco is widely spread nowadays. Last week was the birth of a new concept, the silent concert. Rowwen Hèze played in a forrest, the audience could hear their songs through headphones and the animals didn’t hear the music.

Second Wash & Coffee in Amsterdam

12-9-2011

The second Wash & Coffee in the world is opened in Amsterdam. It is an initiative from Persil and Bosch and opened in München before. In a wash & coffee there is the possibillity to wash, study, lunch and use internet.

Book a babysitter and theatre together

12-9-2011

The problem of finding a babysitter often withholds parents to go to the theater. The Theater Bellevue in Amsterdam came with a solution for this group. Parents can visit a show while a babysitter from Babysitter Central Kriterion looks after the young one(s). The service cost 7 euro per hour and is only for inhabitants of Amsterdam, an extra fee is charged for houses outside of the city ring, at IJburg and in Amsterdam-Noord.

Foursquare + Monopoly = Foursquaropoly

9-9-2011

Foursquare, some use it active others don’t see the use of it. Students from Miami are creating ‘Foursquaropoly’, Monopoly in real life. The (fictive) prices of the buildings rise if more people check in. We are curious about promotion possibilities for restaurants and hotels.

Build temporary walls

9-9-2011

Do you also encounter that you receive reservations and the guests prefer some privacy? Molonews came with the solution, special walls of kraft paper that you can easily place in your restaurant. The walls connect with magnets and are made of sustainable material.

Realtime reviews at TomTom device

9-9-2011

Nowadays many people use car navigation systems. TomTom has incorperated Expedia, Tripadvisor, Yelp and Twitter in new systems. The user will be able to check hotel availability, see restaurant reviews or tweet their arrival time.

El Bulli as inspiration

8-9-2011

The world-famous Spanish restaurant El Bulli has released a movie about their success. Ah highly recommended tip for all the entrepreneurs and food lovers to be inspired by one of the best chefs of the world. Watch the trailer!

Loyalty 2.0

8-9-2011

With this smartphone app you can collect points by scanning QR codes at the participating companies. A modern way of creating loyalty. The earned points can be exchanged for nice rewards. Watch the movie at the website.

Witness the Chickness

8-9-2011

Beer is a typical men’s drink. But this beer ‘Witness the Chickness’ of brewer Shazz Lewis, developed this beer only for women. The packaging, the looks and the taste is specially designed for women.

Remy Martin accessoiries

7-9-2011

An unique way of emphasizing the Remy Martin aromas. The new Seduction Series of Remy Martin are ment as accessories during special events. The aromas of Remy Martin are thus used in a completely new expierience.

F&B management by your fridge

7-9-2011

We all know it is important, intense control on the expiration date. LG just came with the fridge that controls it for you! No constant date checks on your F&B anymore, your fridge does it for you. So at the end, it minimizes your waste.

Foodzy eating patern app

7-9-2011

Nowadays everybody is busy watching what they eat, many try to remember or to write it down. Foodzy introduced an app for Android and iPhone that can easily track and control your eating habits.

Say something nice

7-9-2011

With all that misery in the world, sometimes we really need some fun. The simple idea to put a table with a megaphone in the middle of the streets brings some joy into the streets. Just say hello to your friends or family or just to let the street hear your talents.

Recovering from heartbreak

6-9-2011

The German organization Die Liebeskummerer is focusing on people that suffer from heartbreak. They organize holidays for groups from six to eight persons where they can recover from their their heartbreak, in which they are supported by a team of psychologists and coaches.

Detoxing of our online lifes

6-9-2011

In our daily lives we cannot live without internet and other online tools. The Marriott’s Renaissance Pittsburg hotel offers her guests a ‘detox’ package, whereby all mobile devices needs to handed over to the reception upon arrival. The rooms feature no television or telephone, but instead, books are available at the rooms.

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