Harnessing Open Data: 4 Resources To Get You Started
abernard102@gmail.com 2013-03-06
Summary:
"Some of my best ideas, data, and information come from very unexpected sources. Sure, I can do a simple search on a topic, or look at Google Trends to see what people are interested in right now. But how do I help create something that really stands apart from all the other information available on the Internet? How do I add real value? I am always looking for new ways to accomplish this. I’ve found open data, corporate and government information made available to the public primarily for academic use, to be especially helpful in the ideation, brainstorming, and research phases of the content creation process. The open data movement has simplified the process of finding accurate information. NYC OpenData, for example, has made a wealth of data generated by various New York City agencies and other NYC organizations available to the public as part of this initiative. Deloitte compiled a ton of open data uses for government, businesses, and citizens in this June 2012 report. Do you want to find out how you can leverage open data for your content marketing efforts? Here is a handful of websites and resources to get you started. 1. Contracting And Organizations Research Institute (CORI) ...