ITG Innovation Blog
How To Write Winning Concepts
Writing concepts can be difficult, requiring the right elements, formula and language. So what’s the best practice when it comes to concept writing?
The Art and Science of Concept Writing
Concept writing is both formulaic AND an art form—but finding the right balance between the two can be difficult. Here's the art and science of concept writing.
Top 16 Reasons Why Great Ideas Become Bad Concepts
There are times during innovation when exciting ideas fail to make it off the ground, usually because they are turned into poor concepts. Don't let this happen to you. Here are 16 reasons why your great idea may have failed to take off.
One Benefit To Rule Them All
Ideas To Go alumna Katie Konrath explains how and why product descriptions benefit from just one benefit.
The Role of Focus Groups in Innovation
There is a time for focus groups in innovation and concept development. But when it comes to idea generation, you may need to look for more proactive consumers.
Quiz: Insights vs Reverse Benefits
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on consumer insights. It is easy to frame insights as reverse benefits but they don't set concepts up for success.
For Ideation Success, Decide 5 Things Before You Start
Set yourself up for success by deciding these 5 things before starting your ideation session.
Reasons To Refine Your Concepts With Creative Consumers® Associates
Just because your concepts aren't passing during BASES doesn't mean they're dead. Concept optimization and refinement is designed to specifically make your concepts better. Don't let a great idea be bogged down by a poor concept: here are 5 reasons to optimize it with the voice of your customer.