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The Free Tempurpedic Bed Project

— April 4, 2007 — Unique
Everyone's seen those Tempurpedic bed commercials, right? The one about the bed made from NASA foam that's supposed to be the best bed you can sleep on and they offer a free sample and video? Well there's this dude in Athens, Ohio whose dream is own one of those beds. He's going to make one for free out of samples he obtains from the good people of the Internet. How can you help him achieve his dream? Well, you send away for the tempurpedic foam sample and video the company gives away for free, then when it arrives, write something cool on it and mail it to him. His address can be found here along with a link to the tempurpedic people. He's promised to post every piece of foam he receives that's written on, so make sure to put your mark on it before you send it out. People, please help out this dude, he's ballsy enough to come up with the idea and it's his dream, so make it happen!
Trend Themes
1. Online Sample Request - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform where users can request samples from various companies online, helping individuals access free products for personal projects.
2. Community-driven Collaborative Projects - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform that connects individuals with shared interests to collaborate on DIY projects, enabling them to support each other in achieving their dreams.
3. User-generated Content for Brands - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a platform where users can interact with brand products, such as writing or drawing on samples, fostering user engagement and brand loyalty.
Industry Implications
1. Online Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sample request features into online retail platforms to offer customers the ability to experience products before purchasing, improving customer satisfaction and conversion rates.
2. Social Networking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a social networking platform specifically designed for individuals with shared hobbies and interests, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive and user-focused marketing campaigns that involve user-generated content, fostering brand engagement and customer loyalty.
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