A Scientific Guide To Maximizing Your Impact On Twitter, Facebook, And Other Digital Media | Fast Company

Posted on October 3, 2013 by infophile

When is the best time to tweet on Twitter, post on Facebook, and email newsletters to reach the most people? Let’s find out…I’ve collected research and stats on Twitter, Facebook, email and blogging to help you find the best time to communicate with others in each format.

Read: A Scientific Guide To Maximizing Your Impact On Twitter, Facebook, And Other Digital Media | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

BBM for iOS and Android Hands-On: The Best Blackberry Thing In Years? | Gizmodo

Posted on September 19, 2013 by infophile

Even as Blackberry has fallen from grace over the last few years, its proprietary messaging service BBM has remained a solid, well-designed product. A few months back, the company announced plans to bring the product to iOS and Android. We were excited then, and after spending a few minutes with the final build of both apps, we’re thinking this could be Blackberry’s foothold into a new future.

Read: BBM for iOS and Android Hands-On: The Best Blackberry Thing In Years? | Gizmodo.

The Magic Behind Stop-Motion Animation Revealed [VIDEO] | Mashable

Posted on September 16, 2013 by infophile

The art of stop-motion animation has left viewers in awe for decades. Yet, such a simple pleasure requires a lot of planning for perfect execution.

As part of the PBS Digital Studios series Off Book, a few highly skilled stop-motion artists reveal a little bit of the magic behind their creations.

via The Magic Behind Stop-Motion Animation Revealed [VIDEO] | Mashable

Power Tumbl’ng: Why Tumblr Is a Great Way to Reach Teen Patrons | The Digital Shift

Posted on September 12, 2013 by infophile

Should libraries and librarians use Tumblr? Is it wise to wade into this alluring sea of wacky photos, pop-culture commentary, and gifs—snippets of moving images—in order to virtually chat about best book lists, library events, title recommendations, and our favorite quotes?

Yes, and here’s why. The key to a useful social network is to strategically use communication tools, understand each network’s reach, and guarantee ease of use for all involved. Tumblr can be a successful way to connect to new and diverse audiences, provided you understand who you’ll be attracting to your site and how to use Tumblr to your advantage.

The post includes 8 tips for successful tumbling.

See the full story: Power Tumbl’ng: Why Tumblr Is a Great Way to Reach Teen Patrons | The Digital Shift.