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What Makes Lyft Different

Higher Logic

And technology is often blamed for this trend. In 2015, Lyft launched their “ Driving You Happy ” campaign that focused on community. Rather than letting technology distance people from each other, Lyft emphasizes the power of technology to bring people together and “reconnect communities.” Take that concept further.

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Investing in Yourself: Professional Development for Community Managers

Higher Logic

Rachel has spent the last 20 years helping organizations implement emerging technologies to advance their business strategies. In the SOCM 2015 a significant majority of best-in-class communities provide one or more types of professional development opportunities to their community teams. We've all been there. You go to an event.

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Mobile Industry Knee-Deep in Efforts to Solve 911 Problems

Associations Now

Last week, CTIA announced the third stage of efforts by 911 Location Technologies Test Bed LLC , an independent research firm started by the association with the goal of working out the not-insignificant kinks with the system. The challenging problem of detecting 911 calls inside buildings has dogged the telecom industry for decades.

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Conference Circuit: Women’s Wellness

Associations Now

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists opens its 2015 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting this weekend. San Francisco will be the place to be this weekend for the 11,000 headed to the 2015 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting. Conference: 2015 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.

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Google Brings Nonprofit Funding to the Polls

Associations Now

The organization aims to use technology to tackle problems ranging from renewable energy to crisis response. The Google Impact Challenge is awarding funding to local organizations in San Francisco, France, Japan, Australia, Brazil, India, and the United Kingdom. — Google.org (@Googleorg) May 29, 2015.

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As iPhone Thefts Drop, “Kill Switch” Pressure Rises for Wireless Industry

Associations Now

The industry, through its trade group, CTIA: The Wireless Association, has dragged its feet on the technology in the past, but there’s growing evidence that the strategy works. Meanwhile, thefts of Samsung phones increased significantly over the same period. (The Phone Makers Step up. Microsoft’s vice president of U.S.

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Tech Summit Helps Players Plan for Career After the NBA

Associations Now

The union will host its inaugural NBPA Technology Summit next week, bringing past and present players together in San Francisco to learn more about the industry. Participants include Jawbone, the maker of wearable technology gadgets, and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. “A in a statement.