Blabcake Messenger

Blabcake Messenger brings the text messaging experience to a new level. Literally, a new world of expressions is now available in the messaging world. These sensors on iOS and Android smart devices, create an opportunity to bring a lot of real world interaction into the digital messaging space.

Emoticons evolved to gave writers the opportunity to express an emotion, and gave readers the opportunity to better understand the tone of the written communication that they have received. Blabcake Messenger takes that idea and extends it further. Sending a text saying “let’s get drinks tonight” doesn’t give as positive of a feeling as sending a text that has blown kisses from blowing on the phone. The value needs to be considered from the perspective of the person who uses Blabcake Messenger, as well as the person who receives the “felt gesture.”

With Blabcake Messenger, users can throw ninja stars by shaking their phone, and show their love by placing the phone to their hearts. These are just a few of the endless possibilities that Blabcake brings to the world of texting. With Blabcake Messenger, you can do things to others that were not possible before in messaging. Examples include: hugging someone by hugging phone, kissing someone by blowing a kiss at the phone.

Much of the push to visual communication (Snapchat, Tumblr, emoji) is driven by the simple fact that most people actually don’t have much to say. Keep in mind that this is true whether we’re talking in person or on the web. Most of real-world communication is conveyed via body language and facial expressions.

You can high-five a friend a thousand miles away. Kiss someone goodnight from another room. Have you ever had the uncontrollable urge to turn someone into a cupcake? Now you can, and use your imagination without restraint. Throw ninja stars, blow bubbles and even rock out on the guitar. Blabcake transforms your smart-phone into an extension of your body and lets you speak when words aren’t enough.

Blabcake Messenger has hundreds of accessories for your berry in the Blabcake Shop and 23 different animated moods to choose from; you can always be who you are and say what you feel. Texting only lets you send a message, but with Blabcake, the possibilities for fun are endless. It’s time to step-up to the next-generation of digital messaging, Blabcake Messenger – words you can “feel!” Visit the Blabcake Messenger site, today!

A large, empty text box can leave the impression that any comment has to be insightful and constructive. The result  has grown the popularity of like buttons, seemingly a more appropriate way to express simple emotions like, ” Good job!” or “I agree with this.” While more aligned with person-to-person communication, Blabcake messages act as a kind of midpoint between a “like button” and a longer comment, allowing users to add more emotional weight to what they say or feel.

You can find the app here

http://blabcake.com/home

App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blabcake-messenger/id809118479?ls=1&mt=8

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.walkingthumbs.bcapp

The History of British Television

Infographic: The History of British Television

No invention has impacted human life as much as the television. While the Japanese hold a reputation or being the most technically advanced country on the planet and certainly lead the way with regards to television innovations, it’s the British who deserve most of the credit. Long before smart phones, tablets and even home computers, British-born inventor John Logie Baird created the world’s first mechanical television in 1925. While he wasn’t the first to propose the idea, he was the first to create moving greyscale image – which had a scan rate of a mere 12.5 pictures per second. During subsequent years he significantly advanced the technology and even managed to transmit a long-distance signal from London to Edinburgh (438 miles) through a telephone line in 1927.

But early history aside, the real history of television began decades later in the 1950s when it started to become a feature of the everyday home. During this time there were an abundance of innovations regarding analogue and digital technology, which paved the way for trends that are still present in the industry today.

1950s and 1960s

One of the first British television broadcasts was the current affairs programme Panorama, which is still one of the BBC’s most prized possessions. The 50s and 60s also brought us Blue Peter and the Apollo 11 moon landings. One of the most innovative shows of the time was Coronation Street, which is often credited as the first mainstream soap opera. It started in 1960 and was originally scheduled for only 13 episodes; however, even today it remains to be one of the most popular shows in the UK.

1970s and 1980s

During the 70s and 80s Hollywood started making its way to television screens. Movies were no longer reserved for the cinema and British terrestrial channels started to create single drams and mini serials. During the latter half of the 70s the video recorder was invented, which at the time was one of the most noteworthy innovations in the industry. In the early 80s the largest ever broadcast was aired – the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

1990s and 2000s

The late 90s had the biggest technical innovation in the industry since the video recorder; the broadcasting of digital widescreen. In just over a decade this would phase out the old analogue models for good. In the 00s two of the most iconic television sitcoms ever created were launched, The Office and The Inbetweeners, which would go on to be remade in countries all over the world. This solidified Britain’s position at the forefront of creative broadcasting.

2010s and Beyond

Major changes occurred in the 2010s to the way we watch television. With the creation of online viewing platforms such as Netflix and Love Film, the whole industry moved portable. Now smart phones, tablets and laptop computers can access all of the latest television shows and movies anywhere in the world. This major change also caused a shift in the creative process. Many new television shows and movies are now “download only”, which has helped independent production companies find distribution and exposed the world to even more material.

ADS Digital have compiled a detailed infographic covering the history of British television programming since the 1950s. From the timeline we can see just how much the British television industry has influenced the world.

Crowdfunding Your Book with Dr. Letitia Wright

The biggest problems confronting authors seeking to become a traditional “published” author, is completing a flawless manuscript of your book. The next problem is the enormous amount of money required to secure a publisher. If you have the money, you will still need a literary agent.

To get a literary agent you have to write a query letter and a proposal. A query letter to an agent or publisher has one primary purpose: to convince the recipient to look at your book, so you have a chance of selling it. Think of it as a sales tool, a query letter is a sales letter selling your book.

Writing a successful query letter involves analyzing your manuscript and writing a compelling synopsis. A synopsis is not a step-by-step description of what happens, but the emotions that accompany the actions, the anticipation, fear, hope, excitement, and disappointment at each turn of events. Of course, written in a compelling, “sales-like” manner.

Next, your proposal letter should be the result of research that identifies an audience for your manuscript. Again not a step-by-step description of demographic labels, a compelling argument matching the essence of your book to the needs of a targeted segment of your probable audience. Unless your book is about “analytics” this is a rough road to travel.

Once you have secured an agent, you need to evaluate what you need the publisher to do that will propel your book to the best-seller lists. Often this means you have to develop a social marketing campaign to support your work. In addition to the social marketing campaign, you need a media marketing campaign. This is a way to get your book in the hands of reviewers whose favorable reviews may land you personal interviews.

This emotional roller coaster can draw out for months and years after you have finished your flawless manuscript. Even though your idea and concept is uniquely yours, it’s just as probable that you will receive a notification during the process, stating the book idea or concept has already been self-published.

The commonly accepted process for becoming a published author is a myth unless you are an already established author. Very similar to the concept of “market economics,” the flow of success seldom happens in an organic manner. Successful books, publications and other media are grown like “genetically-modified vegetables.” A market for your product is crafted by experts who are fully aware of the reading public’s appetites.

So, really the biggest problems with becoming a published author is in our thinking. The gift of the author is what they write. We live in an over-saturated information society which has severely disturbed the natural flow of successful book selling. The art of delivering your gift to the public, requires a completely different skill set than that of a talented author. Crowdfunding Your book is the way to go.

In short, you’ve already written your book, open your thinking to an exciting new approach to publishing your book. Register today to claim your free gift or join as a private group. Reserve your seat at the “Project Best$eller!” webinar event now!

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