It’s fun to say the perfect thing at the perfect time. Mic drop.
The problem is that then you have to bend over and pick up the microphone.
Conversations take more effort but tend to be worth it.
This article was originally published by Christopher Carey on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates follow Cities Today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or sign up for Cities Today News. Micromobility firm Lime has partnered with mapping provider what3words to help members of the public report mis-parked e-bikes and scooters more easily. The mapping company’s technology divides the earth’s surface into 57 trillion three-meter squares. A unique three-word address is assigned to each square, intended to identify exact locations that are not captured by conventional address systems,…
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You have just raised your first funding round and you have to spend a part of it on marketing. Defining the right marketing strategy, identifying the most effective tactical activities and communication channels is not easy, but the choices you make will have a crucial impact on the future of your startup. As a marketing professional with a hands-on experience in B2B and B2C, I have observed many startups that make a lot of marketing mistakes right from the start. While these companies were from various industries, ranging from ecommerce to digital health, they often share common pitfalls. Learning about…
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Apple is rolling out iOS 14.3 and WatchOS 7.2 updates today to users. Along with its Fitness+ service, Apple‘s introducing a new notification to indicate your cardio movement is low. To measure your cardio health, the Cupertino-based company is using a measure called VO2 max that indicates the maximum volume of oxygen the body can use while exercising. VO2 max is measured in milliliters of oxygen the body can use per kilogram per minute. This is an indicative score for endurance — so you’d want to get a higher score. According to Apple, for male users aged 30-39 average score should be…
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Fair warning: This is an opinion piece. I was one of the background people arguing on Twitter over the weekend. Last Friday I had the distinct privilege of engaging with a legend in the computer science world. Saying I’m a fan of their work is a massive understatement. In fact, if you were to Google this person’s name and then select the “news” tab, you wouldn’t have to scroll far to come across several articles I’ve written with reverent references to them. You know what they say: Never meet your heroes. Here’s the story: There’s an annual event in the…
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Pinterest settled a gender discrimination lawsuit filed against the company in August by former chief operating officer Fran?oise Brougher, agreeing to pay $20 million to Brougher, as well as to commit $2.5 million toward “advancing women and underrepresented communities in the technology industry.” The company disclosed the settlement in a Form 8-K filed Monday with…Read More
When I picked up my review unit of the Turbo Vado SL, Specialized‘s lightweight hybrid ebike, I remember marveling at how much it looked and felt like an ‘analog’ bike. I was in a bit of a hurry, so I sped my way back home, but I was impressed by how light the bike was, nimble while maneuvering through traffic, sprightly enough to easily hop a curb. It was when I got to my first hill that I realized I’d never even turned the bike on. Once properly motorized, riding the Vado SL felt like my legs had just gotten a…
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Facebook Gaming said Monday that creators on its platform have received over 5 billion Stars over the past year, netting them roughly $50 million. There are currently over 2,000 creators making more than $1,000 per month from Stars, Fan Subscriptions and ads. Facebook Gaming revealed the following updates with the aim of keeping the momentum…Read More
In a year when many businesses are struggling to survive due to the pandemic, entrepreneur Shazi Visram was plotting her next move. After founding Happy Family in 2003, which became the largest and fastest growing organic baby food brand in the U.S., and then selling it 10 years later to Danone for north of $250…Read More
Disney has awarded media buying and planning responsibilities in the U.S. for streaming service Hulu to Publicis’ Disney-dedicated Publicis Imagine. The media duties were awarded to Publicis Imagine without a review, a source with direct knowledge of the account confirmed to Adweek. Publicis deferred to the client for comment. Hulu has yet to respond. (We…Read More
