Comments on: The Rise Of The Prosumer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:09:32 -0800 hourly 1 By: Pyjama Journalists | Beach & Bay's Real Estate Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-2768155 Pyjama Journalists | Beach & Bay's Real Estate Blog Wed, 27 May 2009 07:21:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-2768155 [...] are no longer divided into producer and consumer categories, instead a new term ‘prosumers’ has been coined in which we are both the creators and audience of [...] [...] are no longer divided into producer and consumer categories, instead a new term ‘prosumers’ has been coined in which we are both the creators and audience of [...]

]]> By: Collective Intellect, Inc. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-2670443 Collective Intellect, Inc. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:35:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-2670443 [...] years ago, TechCrunch highlighted the rise of the prosumer (and thus made it ok to remove the “quotation [...] [...] years ago, TechCrunch highlighted the rise of the prosumer (and thus made it ok to remove the “quotation [...]

]]> By: I’m Officially a Prosumer! : The Drama 2.0 Show http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-2584273 I’m Officially a Prosumer! : The Drama 2.0 Show Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:42:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-2584273 [...] at TechCrunch for quite some time, I’ve never felt comfortable calling myself a “prosumer” because I never had my own blog. Besides the fact that I procrastinated in setting up this [...] [...] at TechCrunch for quite some time, I’ve never felt comfortable calling myself a “prosumer” because I never had my own blog. Besides the fact that I procrastinated in setting up this [...]

]]> By: Greg http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-1/#comment-2536472 Greg Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:17:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-2536472 Arrogant? No, this is how language evolves. Like the word "decide" used to mean "to cut away from," eventually evolved into an abstract concept of cutting oneself away from options. So goes almost every other word in English that isn't of Anglo-Saxon origins. Freezing language is to freeze evolution of thought. Just ask the French. :) Arrogant? No, this is how language evolves. Like the word “decide” used to mean “to cut away from,” eventually evolved into an abstract concept of cutting oneself away from options. So goes almost every other word in English that isn’t of Anglo-Saxon origins. Freezing language is to freeze evolution of thought. Just ask the French. :)

]]> By: Greg http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-1/#comment-2536462 Greg Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:02:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-2536462 You're both right. Alvin Toeffler coined the phrase in his 1980 book, "The Third Wave," referring to consumers taking a more active role in the production of "mass customized" products, hence producer + consumer. Since then, however, the phrase has migrated toward professional + consumer by electronics manufacturers who needed a way to refer to their high-end consumer segment. Interestingly, so many of the products in this category (DSLRs, video cameras, audio, etc.) amount to "production" (of media) when they are used, that a true fusion of the two meanings has emerged in this product category. See http://prosumernation.com/about/ for more. You’re both right. Alvin Toeffler coined the phrase in his 1980 book, “The Third Wave,” referring to consumers taking a more active role in the production of “mass customized” products, hence producer + consumer. Since then, however, the phrase has migrated toward professional + consumer by electronics manufacturers who needed a way to refer to their high-end consumer segment. Interestingly, so many of the products in this category (DSLRs, video cameras, audio, etc.) amount to “production” (of media) when they are used, that a true fusion of the two meanings has emerged in this product category. See http://prosumer...tion.com/about/ for more.

]]> By: Oliver simon http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-2506444 Oliver simon Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:56:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-2506444 http://www.websnips.com http://www.websnips.com

]]> By: Crossover Nordic - Day 1 (part 2) « Jason DaPonte’s blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-2470268 Crossover Nordic - Day 1 (part 2) « Jason DaPonte’s blog Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:45:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-2470268 [...] vs. Producer’ or ‘prosumers‘ (interesting post and video on ‘The Rise of the Prosumer‘ on TechCrunch).  Media has to ‘produce platforms and inspiration (the [...] [...] vs. Producer’ or ‘prosumers‘ (interesting post and video on ‘The Rise of the Prosumer‘ on TechCrunch).  Media has to ‘produce platforms and inspiration (the [...]

]]> By: eContent2.0 « Social media, Web 2.0, daily digital life stuffs http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-2448849 eContent2.0 « Social media, Web 2.0, daily digital life stuffs Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:39:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-2448849 [...] urmator, preluat de pe techcrunch face referire la revolutia generata atat de progresul tehnologic, cat si de experienta de [...] [...] urmator, preluat de pe techcrunch face referire la revolutia generata atat de progresul tehnologic, cat si de experienta de [...]

]]> By: Brands will be social movements « http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-2051599 Brands will be social movements « Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:42:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-2051599 [...] for brands doesn’t sit well with the changing roles of people: They evolved from consumers to prosumers, journalists, thieves, producers, brand ambassadors. And they don’t buy stuff anymore, they vote [...] [...] for brands doesn’t sit well with the changing roles of people: They evolved from consumers to prosumers, journalists, thieves, producers, brand ambassadors. And they don’t buy stuff anymore, they vote [...]

]]> By: » TV is Dead.Fredericton Geek Speak » Blog Archive http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-1920556 » TV is Dead.Fredericton Geek Speak » Blog Archive Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:46:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1920556 [...] I think 2008 will be year of the “prosumer“. [...] [...] I think 2008 will be year of the “prosumer“. [...]

]]> By: Mike Moran is a Genius! Event Recap: Internet Strategy Forum Executive Summit | Amplify Your Search Marketing Knowledge - Amplify Interactive http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-1649139 Mike Moran is a Genius! Event Recap: Internet Strategy Forum Executive Summit | Amplify Your Search Marketing Knowledge - Amplify Interactive Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:38:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1649139 [...] buzz word: “prosumer” (new to me [...] [...] buzz word: “prosumer” (new to me [...]

]]> By: David Mackey http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-1476005 David Mackey Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:59:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1476005 Excellent video, though the timeline is a little aggressive. Excellent video, though the timeline is a little aggressive.

]]> By: Convictus http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-1464175 Convictus Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:46:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1464175 Suddenly I felt as if I was at a <a href="http://www.quixtar.com/" rel="nofollow">Quixtar</a> Rally. These guys (formerly Amway) have been pushing prosumer around for a while now too. Talk about your AA/Born Again/Used Car salesman revival camp, but the producer/consumer is what they have been talking about for several years (at least 7 when I joined). They tend to use it in the context of the direct selling minions producing (by selling?) and consuming their own brand (Quixtar's) growing their volume to upping their reward check. Either way they have some book on prosumerism that is part of the constant learning/selfhelp only 19.99 must have to grow your business now where I suspect the true profit of the company for the owners <a href="http://puryear.wwdb.biz/" rel="nofollow">Ron and Georgia Puryear</a> Whole thing is odd, but not exactly an mlm in that the bottom rung can make more than the rungs above them. Either way, this is a group of very brand oriented direct sellers utilizing the prosumer not in reference to the professional consumer. Suddenly I felt as if I was at a Quixtar Rally. These guys (formerly Amway) have been pushing prosumer around for a while now too. Talk about your AA/Born Again/Used Car salesman revival camp, but the producer/consumer is what they have been talking about for several years (at least 7 when I joined). They tend to use it in the context of the direct selling minions producing (by selling?) and consuming their own brand (Quixtar’s) growing their volume to upping their reward check. Either way they have some book on prosumerism that is part of the constant learning/selfhelp only 19.99 must have to grow your business now where I suspect the true profit of the company for the owners Ron and Georgia Puryear

Whole thing is odd, but not exactly an mlm in that the bottom rung can make more than the rungs above them. Either way, this is a group of very brand oriented direct sellers utilizing the prosumer not in reference to the professional consumer.

]]> By: Egonitron http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-1452292 Egonitron Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:57:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1452292 <strong>Prometeus - The Future of Media?...</strong> Here’s a very interesting video that attempts to predict the future of the internet, and media. The video is thought-provoking at least. While some of it seems unlikely (like Google buying Microsoft,) I’m not ruling anything out, and much o... Prometeus – The Future of Media?…

Here’s a very interesting video that attempts to predict the future of the internet, and media. The video is thought-provoking at least. While some of it seems unlikely (like Google buying Microsoft,) I’m not ruling anything out, and much o…

]]> By: Ted http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-1447401 Ted Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:07:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1447401 Duncan, the correct word should be "pubsumer" - the portmanteau of "publisher" and "consumer." It much more sense to use "publishers" to describe the web 2.0 users writing blogs, posting pictures, etc. Duncan, the correct word should be “pubsumer” – the portmanteau of “publisher” and “consumer.” It much more sense to use “publishers” to describe the web 2.0 users writing blogs, posting pictures, etc.

]]> By: Simon http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-1443693 Simon Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:53:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1443693 Hey Craig, your ownership of a domain name notwithstanding, your explanation of 'producer consumers' feels awkward. If you are implying that today's consumers do more research, and have a greater degree of influence over the development of the products they buy, then the term should really 'professional consumer'. Moreover, there is a disconnect between the real and online worlds that should be acknowledged. You can't cite cars as an example of the influence of prosumers, since they had nothing to do with the production. This thread is trying to show the role that consumers of media are playing in a web 2.0 world - that is they *are* playing a role in producing what they consume. I still think it's a missappropriation of the word. Hey Craig, your ownership of a domain name notwithstanding, your explanation of ‘producer consumers’ feels awkward. If you are implying that today’s consumers do more research, and have a greater degree of influence over the development of the products they buy, then the term should really ‘professional consumer’. Moreover, there is a disconnect between the real and online worlds that should be acknowledged. You can’t cite cars as an example of the influence of prosumers, since they had nothing to do with the production. This thread is trying to show the role that consumers of media are playing in a web 2.0 world – that is they *are* playing a role in producing what they consume. I still think it’s a missappropriation of the word.

]]> By: Craig Cockburn http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-2/#comment-1441430 Craig Cockburn Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:29:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1441430 As the owner of prosume.com, I beg to differ with some of the posters here. Prosumer means professional consumer especially with regard to hi end electronics goods. However there is a secondary meaning that has been growing in use since the late 90s and that is of the producer consumer or the consumer who doesnt just accept what they are given but who actively researches the market and seeks to influence the market. More recently with the rise of Web 2.0 and crowdsourcing we are seeing the new prosumerism - people don't just buy goods (accept what is given) they <em>prosume</em> them, and influence what is made. I blogged about this <a href="http://www.siliconglen.com/news/2006/04/web-20-i-prosume.html" rel="nofollow">over a year ago</a>. Particular examples of prosumerism would be <a href="http://www.crowdspirit.org/" rel="nofollow">Crowdspirit</a> which is seeking to democratise the manufacturing of electronic goods. Consider the model T. Any colour you like so long as it is black. Now when you buy a car there are countless modifications you can have. This customisation of new products and consumers driving product creation is prosumerism. As the owner of prosume.com, I beg to differ with some of the posters here. Prosumer means professional consumer especially with regard to hi end electronics goods.

However there is a secondary meaning that has been growing in use since the late 90s and that is of the producer consumer or the consumer who doesnt just accept what they are given but who actively researches the market and seeks to influence the market. More recently with the rise of Web 2.0 and crowdsourcing we are seeing the new prosumerism – people don’t just buy goods (accept what is given) they prosume them, and influence what is made. I blogged about this over a year ago. Particular examples of prosumerism would be Crowdspirit which is seeking to democratise the manufacturing of electronic goods.

Consider the model T. Any colour you like so long as it is black. Now when you buy a car there are countless modifications you can have. This customisation of new products and consumers driving product creation is prosumerism.

]]> By: David http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-1/#comment-1441004 David Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:37:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1441004 Alfred, is that truthy? Is Colbert behind this? Alfred, is that truthy? Is Colbert behind this?

]]> By: David http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-1/#comment-1441000 David Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:36:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1441000 Haha, this thread is awesome. I can't speak as eloquently as Whatever but his point is more or less how I feel. The term has been around forever and instead of matter-of-factly saying "the newcontext" just own up to the fact that maybe the 'publish' button was clicked a little too hastily. We're a forgiving bunch! :-) Haha, this thread is awesome. I can’t speak as eloquently as Whatever but his point is more or less how I feel. The term has been around forever and instead of matter-of-factly saying “the newcontext” just own up to the fact that maybe the ‘publish’ button was clicked a little too hastily. We’re a forgiving bunch! :-)

]]> By: Alfred http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-1/#comment-1440948 Alfred Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:10:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1440948 If you read the Wikipedia article you'll find out that the consumer+producer meaning came first and the consumer+professional meaning of prosumer came later. If you read the Wikipedia article you’ll find out that the consumer+producer meaning came first and the consumer+professional meaning of prosumer came later.

]]> By: Simon http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-1/#comment-1440254 Simon Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:58:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1440254 I echo many of the comments here. It is the height of arrogance to take an existing word with an existing meaning and try to co-opt it. I realize that it's tempting to wield one's influence in this way, to try to re-mint a term, but it's also irresponsible. We are all custodians of the language we speak and write and this sort of behaviour demonstrates an abuse of this trust. I echo many of the comments here. It is the height of arrogance to take an existing word with an existing meaning and try to co-opt it. I realize that it’s tempting to wield one’s influence in this way, to try to re-mint a term, but it’s also irresponsible. We are all custodians of the language we speak and write and this sort of behaviour demonstrates an abuse of this trust.

]]> By: Concrete Stain http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-1/#comment-1440131 Concrete Stain Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:06:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1440131 his voice / did add a little / - but it could use some clarification .. his pronounciation fo "Tyrannasourous" is as bad as my spelling of it - - RB his voice / did add a little /

– but it could use some clarification .. his pronounciation fo “Tyrannasourous” is as bad as my spelling of it –

- RB

]]> By: Building Ambisonia.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-1/#comment-1438548 Building Ambisonia.com Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:01:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1438548 <strong>Prosumer = Producer + Consumer...</strong> I think I’ve got something wrong with Ambisonia. Now that I think of it, it is pretty obvious. There should not be a gap between the person listening to the surround sounds and the person producing the surround sound. Ambisonia should not target ... Prosumer = Producer + Consumer…

I think I’ve got something wrong with Ambisonia. Now that I think of it, it is pretty obvious.
There should not be a gap between the person listening to the surround sounds and the person producing the surround sound. Ambisonia should not target …

]]> By: centrestage http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-1/#comment-1436017 centrestage Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:59:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1436017 <strong>Prometeus - Die mediale Revolution...</strong> ...... Prometeus – Die mediale Revolution…

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]]> By: lemon obrien http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/comment-page-1/#comment-1434456 lemon obrien Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:21:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/15/the-rise-of-the-prosumer/#comment-1434456 ++Drama 2.0 ++Drama 2.0

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