Technology – Fitness – Innovation
Random Musings of a Techno-Fitness-Geek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72oaFiYCr3k Canada AM: Draw along e-book unmatchedThe CEO of Skyreader Media Kevin Gillis and the author of 'Pip the Penguin' Leslie McGuirk explain how a new interactive book app for children works.
Pip the Penguin is a new chapter for Skyreader Media. We are attracting top authors like Leslie due to our unique ability to create true interactive experiences for creative authors to engage readers without boundaries. This is a game-changing approach to storytelling,
The first interactive children’s ebook from international bestselling writer and illustrator Leslie McGuirk. Now with Skyreader’s Draw Along feature! With over 600,000 copies sold worldwide, Leslie McGuirk originally introduced the world to Pip the Penguin through a beloved series of board books. “The adventures of Pip the Penguin are among the stand-out new board books” – Pittsburgh Post Gazette... Continue Reading →
Exploding iPad and eBook sales create fertile ground for Skyreader’s ambition Toronto - Ottawa, May 8, 2012 - Her books have been featured on The Martha Stewart show, Town & Country Magazine and People.com. Now best-selling children’s author Leslie McGuirk is teaming up with Skyreader Media Inc. to bring Pip the Penguin to the iPad featuring Skyreader’s new Draw-Along interactivity built... Continue Reading →
The information in this graphic seems obvious, but it is amazing how many conversations I have with potential app developers that lead me to believe they think marketing is magic (and free). --- From Mashable, May 2, 2012, by Sam Laird ... 68% of respondents to a survey by the marketing company App Promo said their most successful app... Continue Reading →
DRAW ALONG PIP, the first interactive children’s ebook from international bestselling writer and illustrator Leslie McGuirk is coming soon in May 2012 from Ottawa based Skyreader Media. With over 600,000 copies sold worldwide, Leslie McGuirk originally introduced the world to Pip the Penguin through a beloved series of board books to rave reviews: “The adventures of... Continue Reading →
It is happening in both the video game market and the ebook market. The sales and distribution model is broken, new tools are being developed that allow the authors or developers to bring their product directly to the consumer. The publishers are doing everything they can to stop progress. The model is broken and must... Continue Reading →
I think this article is a very useful insight into user interface design of software and other items. To often I have been presented with a user interface to systems I am designing that are functionally complete but next to useless. To many clicks, to many screens, to much useless information presented and collected. When... Continue Reading →
Excerpt from the Ottawa Business Journal, March 6, 2012, ---- Skyreader Media Inc., Corporate Renaissance Group, March Networks, Solacom Technologies and Telesat Holdings Inc. among local firms recently signing new agreements. Skyreader Media Inc., which has a presence in Ottawa, has teamed up with the San Diego Zoo to produce three interactive e-books for children. Tentatively... Continue Reading →
