Future tech will give you the benefits of city life anywhere | Julio Gil

Don't believe predictions that say the future is trending towards city living. Urbanization is actually reaching the end of its cycle, says logistics expert Julio Gil, and soon more people will be choosing to live (and work) in the countryside, thanks to rapid advances in augmented reality, autonomous delivery, off-the-grid energy and other technologies. Think outside city walls and consider the advantages of country living with this forward-thinking talk.

How to drive conversion using a value proposition-focused testing strategy in email marketing

Value proposition is the maximized, optimized force of the perceived value that you are offering to potential customers. Many marketers, however, leave it on the website and forget about it in email. We’re busy testing this subject line or that, without any real strategy in mind.
A peer example in this blog post will show examples of how to formulate a testing strategy for every element of email marketing, giving you an advantage over the competition and driving conversion.

Why people of different faiths are painting their houses of worship yellow | Nabila Alibhai

Divisions along religious lines are deepening, and we're doubting more and more how much we have in common. How can we stand boldly and visibly together? Inspired by an idea from her collaborator Yazmany Arboleda, place-maker Nabila Alibhai and her colleagues created "Colour in Faith," a social practice art project that unites people of different religions by getting them to paint each other's houses of worship yellow, in a show of solidarity.

The fascinating secret lives of giant clams | Mei Lin Neo

When you think about the deep blue sea, you might instantly think of whales or coral reefs. But spare a thought for giant clams, the world's largest living shellfish. These incredible creatures can live to 100, grow up to four and a half feet long and weigh as much as three baby elephants. In this charming talk, marine biologist Mei Lin Neo shares why she's obsessively trying to turn these legendary sea creatures into heroes of the oceans.

MY LATEST BOOK IS LIVE… THE AGE OF INFLUENCE: SELLING TO THE DIGITALLY CONNECTED CUSTOMER

What is influence, exactly? And what does having influence mean in today’s world? According to Merriam-Webster, influence is: The power to change or affect someone or something, or the power to cause changes without directly forcing them to happen. There is influence on a personal level, as well as influence from a business perspective. We ... Read more

The boost students need to overcome obstacles | Anindya Kundu

How can disadvantaged students succeed in school? For sociologist Anindya Kundu, grit and stick-to-itiveness aren't enough; students also need to develop their agency, or their capacity to overcome obstacles and navigate the system. He shares hopeful stories of students who have defied expectations in the face of personal, social and institutional challenges.

Surviving in Any Economy

Surviving in Any Economy
By Richard F. Libin, President, Automotive Profit Builders and author of just released book “Who Knew?” APB.cc, rlibin@apb.cc
One thing is certain: the economy is always changing. For business, this typically means highs and lows. A good leader, however, knows how to adjust their management style to motivate your team and increase performance. At APB, we identified 13 rules that will help managers guide their teams so that their business not only survives, but thrives, in any economy

How a video game might help us build better cities | Karoliina Korppoo

With more than half of the world population living in cities, one thing is undeniable: we are an urban species. Part game, part urban planning sketching tool, "Cities: Skylines" encourages people to use their creativity and self-expression to rethink the cities of tomorrow. Designer Karoliina Korppoo takes us on a tour through some extraordinary places users have created, from futuristic fantasy cities to remarkably realistic landscapes. What does your dream city look like?

A black man goes undercover in the alt-right | Theo E.J. Wilson

In an unmissable talk about race and politics in America, Theo E.J. Wilson tells the story of becoming Lucius25, white supremacist lurker, and the unexpected compassion and surprising perspective he found from engaging with people he disagrees with. He encourages us to let go of fear, embrace curiosity and have courageous conversations with people who think differently from us. "Conversations stop violence, conversations start countries and build bridges," he says.

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