Algorithms and recommendations

Broadband Internet access may have done more to disrupt the recording industry then any other, though I suppose print journalism is not far behind. I find that it pays to listen to music lovers when it comes to their thoughts on web-based tools as they tend to try them all and have definite and informed opinions.

Several folks who commented on my "Pandora, Pop Culture and Philanthropy" post fall into this category so I want to draw your attention to this note, on three types of recommendation structures:

Expert SocialManaged

Words to the wise for the data discussion and those considering building recommendation engines or models to guide donors.

Tags: philanthropy, socialcapitalmarkets, data, philanthropiccapitalmarkets