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Tech:NYC Builds Unified Voice for City’s Startups

Associations Now

A new organization dedicated to New York City’s technology scene—founded by the CEO of AOL and one of the city’s most prominent venture capitalists—hopes to expand the startup world’s influence locally. billion in 2013, being the two most notable exceptions.

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The Tide Is Turning on Mobile Devices in Schools

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Bans on mobile devices—often seen as a common tool for bullying or plain distraction in schools—are starting to fade out, with New York City reportedly looking at lifting the ban for its estimated 1.1 million students, according to The New York Times. I think the horse is pretty much out of the barn in general.

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Out of Bloom: Lessons from a Nonprofit’s Demise

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Part of the problem may be that the technology was ready before the public was. In April 2013, a number of New York City parents, including City Council candidate Jelani Mashariki, loudly pushed back against the program at a town hall. What happened?

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Debunking Five Myths About Google+

Association Adviser

Vic Gundotra, head of social at Google, reported in October 2013 that Google+ experienced a 58% increase in users between May and Oct 2013. Fact: Google+ hosts communities on business topics ranging from management to technology, small to international business, entrepreneurs to large organizations.

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Don’t Be Camera Shy: Making The Case for Instagram

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Now, the popular account, which features men reading while riding the subway in New York City, is partnering with nonprofit social enterprise First Book in an effort to raise $50,000 to provide new books for kids in low-income families. That kind of sustained engagement translates to brands, too. percent among top brands.

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Experiential Learning: Another Meetings Must

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After a few minutes of channel surfing, I got sucked into an episode of “ Shark Tank ” from October 2013. Another example of this type of experiential entertainment is the New York City-based production Sleep No More , which began in 2011. SPBT, on the other hand, transformed its exhibit hall into a learning village.

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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners

Association Adviser

What surprised us most in 2013? Year-round, 365-day engagement through technology and social media is one of the biggest trends she has observed. Reader Note: Learn more about the science of innovation by attending IAOIP’s Innova-Con annual meeting next month in New York City. Not using Innovation Science.