There is one more day left on @springernature.com Cyber Sale on “Digital Culture in the Platform Era.” It will be $17.99 until 11:59p November 30th. Get it now before the cost goes back up to $50. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Dear #NCA2025 Friends, @springernature.com has also added “Digital Culture in the Platform Era” to the NCA discounts for paperback. You can get it for around $50 with the code NCA25. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Those that still haven’t got “Digital Culture in the Platform Era” will be happy to know that @springernature.com has put it on one of their flash sales. It is currently $17.99. Get it before the price goes back to the $49.99. You can purchase it at: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Dear friends, those still looking to get a copy of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era" can buy a copy for 30% off. It's now $45 for the softcover and $34.99 for the ebook with the coupon code HAL30 from @springernature.com. Go to link.springer.com/book/10.1007... and check it out.

I decided to highlight my @ohionorthern.bsky.social #Spring2026 semester courses “Adaptive Media Production” focuses on applying the best technical and aesthetic practices to audio and video works based on identifying the audience, purpose, genre, and context for that given work.

Hey friends if you enjoyed my walkthrough my book over the past two weeks and you wanted to support my work, there are three things you can do…

Didn’t know this! Do you know how many years I pined for jstor access! Yes I am a giant nerd who pines for academe leave me alone with my papers and books

I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @springernature.com’s release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "The New Branded Self" helps define who we might be online in the next decade. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @SpringerNature release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "The Democratization of Fame" explains the role of authenticity in the era of artificiality. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @SpringerNature release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "Streaming as a Convergent Model for Modern Broadcasting" looks at how we can become "one-person television studios" thanks to the advances in platforms. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "Postings as Signs in the Collective Hallway" explains how we engage with the digital public sphere through what we share. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @springernature.com‘s release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "Building a Community Through Group Chats" focuses on small group communication practices online and how power and leaders are created in those spaces. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @SpringerNature release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "The Intimate Dynamics of Direct Messaging" shows how the average Internet user can learn the purposes behind these direct conversations. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "The Serenity, Creativity, and Spirituality of Inspirational Content" highlights the power of comedy and drama online. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

I’m going over a chapter/day to promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era." "The Serenity, Creativity, & Spirituality of Inspirational Content" explores how mindfulness & embracing the sacred helps us deal with doomscrolling online link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era,” I'm highlighting a chapter every day. "How Internet Celebrities Convince Their Audiences to Act" dives into the models of argumentation Internet users can develop online. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era,” I'm going over 1 chapter. "Amplifying Knowledge Through Informative Content Creation" focuses on descriptive, definitional, demonstrative, & explanatory communication online. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era" & @sxsw.com soon releasing #SxSW26 lineups, I'm going over 1 chapter/day. "The Expertise of Nanocelebrities" explains the role that academic credentials play in Internet communication. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era" & @sxsw.com is soon releasing the lineups for #SxSW26, I'm focusing on one chapter. "The Novelty of Platform Superstars" describes why Twitch streamers represent a community of practice. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era" & @sxsw.com #SxSW26 lineups, I'm posting about one chapter a day. "The Discourse of Opinion Leaders" goes over how to frame discussions and move audiences towards social change. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

To promote Springer's release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era," I'm highlighting key points from the book. "The Rise of the Internet Influencer" describes how fashion designers, authors, and political figures were the pre-Internet models for influencers. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

To promote @springernature.com release of "Digital Culture in the Platform Era," I'm highlighting some central concepts. "The Era of the Post-postmodern Celebrity" examines if Homer Simpson is the perfect example of the post-postmodern celebrity & what that means. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

Great news for those still looking for a copy of "Digital Culture," @springernature.com is releasing the MyCopy Softcover for $39. It is a great way to see why personality, content, and reach will be the focus of digital communication for the near future. Details at link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

My latest book “Digital Culture in the Platform Era” talk about the 6 personalities of celebrities. From traditional celebrities to memetic celebrities. Check it out at link.springer.com/book/10.1007.... Please share this, even if you can’t get it so @springernature.com knows people are interested.

With two months until release of my latest book, "Digital Culture in the Platform Era,” I still have people asking me what the easiest way is to get the book. The best way would be from your local bookshop. The second best is from @springernature.com: link.springer.com/book/9783031... .

I am officially updating Tilton’s Laws of the Academic Universe #38: The universe is held together by chicken wire, bubblegum, duct tape, WD40, spite, a good night’s rest, and a cup of tea. Please do not pick at any of these support structures.

Registration is now open for #MediaFest25! Join SPJ, @collegemedia.bsky.social and Associated Collegiate Press in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15-18, for a unique and inspiring journalism convention experience, bringing together professional and student journalists. mediafest25.com

To my @icacat.bsky.social friends that are at @icahdq.bsky.social #ICA2025, please stop by the Palgrave Macmillan/ @springernature.com booth (#202) to see getting a review/desk copy of my newest book “Digital Culture in a Platform Era.” #ICA25

Today is the day! The good, the bad, and the stigmatizing: Drug use in games at 6:30 in the Arachnid theater with @celestes-psych.bsky.social , @wanderingshrink.bsky.social , and @silnan.bsky.social . #PAXEast #PAXEast25

I am very happy to announce my latest book "Digital Culture in the Platform Era" will be released in September. The wonderful Holly Sue McCoy crafted the cover art for the book. Check it out at: link.springer.com/book/9783031...

A wonderful creative expression to celebrate #DavidBowieDay.

Last day of #NCA2024 and the Game Studies division has one more panel. Go to Sheraton Bayside B (4th fl.) to hear “Supporting a Greater Regard of Tabletop Gaming” at 9:30a.

The second day of #NCA2024 is filled with energy. Sadly had to miss the Game Studies meeting, but glad the meetings and panels are going great.

I am happy to say those that couldn’t attend my lecture on how I became the “meme dude” can see it on YouTube at youtu.be/xz9cxuQfmWs?...

Look like everyone is rushing back to this site. Did something happen?

Check out @ohionorthern's Total Eclipse feed with the brilliant Dr. Jason Pinkney (our professor of Astronomy) here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=My7e...

“However, the change to streaming has removed one of the oldest independent radio stations from the airwaves. The spectrum that radio broadcasts on is a limited resource. What a community chooses to keep on the air reflects that city’s voice.” www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

My latest article focuses on how to use content considerations, cultural markers, intellectual properties, and visual components to analyze the impact of memes. Check it out: shanetilton.com/the-four-ter...

I will be at the @geektherapeutics booth this weekend for @officialpax_ Unplugged to celebrate “Meme Life” Top Book honors. Stop by the booth to say hi.

Your two superpowers as an advisor: Accessibility and Dependability. #Atlanta23 #CMA #ACP

ABC: Always Be ‘Cruiting #Atlanta23 #CMA #ACP

I am happy to announce that “Meme Life” was awarded the 2023 Human Communication and Technology Outstanding Book Award. I’ve been a member of this division since joining NCA in 2005. This is a high honor to be recognized by a group that I care so much about. shop.geektherapeutics.com/products/mem...

Northern Review is very proud to have named FOUR Pinnacle finalists this year. Having won over 80 awards for collegiate journalism during the last ten years, we will move forward with as much passion for student media as ever and congratulate our peers for their impressive work.

If I’m a tenth as good as Ms. Minerva thinks I am, I would be okay with that.

Finished the first day of my 22nd year teaching in higher education. Seven years at OUZ, four years at OUL, one year at UK, sporadically at Muskingum, and starting my tenth year at Ohio Northern. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2QxlMDMJhov26C7bcmFEYI?si=oUho-UJYS5Wew6DV7qTZ4Q