US company, Skylab Apps, has created a white-labeled social engagement platform that has proven to shape and alter behaviors in people and communities, such as children’s sports, the coaching industry, and the Navy SEALS, by leaping beyond gamification with VRS (value...

Skylab Apps has created a white-labeled social engagement platform that has proven to shape and alter behaviors in people and communities, such as children’s sports, the coaching industry, and the Navy SEALS, by leaping beyond gamification with VRS (value...

 By Alfred J Nigl, Ph.D. and Dean Grey Although the future of using AI and Machine Learning in social media remains in doubt due to the global data privacy legislation, AI and Machine Learning are still being applied by social media businesses to help them understand,...

by Alfred J Nigl, Ph.D. and Dean Grey In a recent paper, the authors discussed how Skylab USA leverages the power of SDT to maximize engagement behavior across its various business units (or planets in the Skylab vernacular). In fact, the very high engagement levels...

Most apps are abandoned within the first 90 days; in fact, apps lose 80% of their users by that time and even more striking is the fact that 50% of all users who uninstall an app do so in the first 4-5 days. Another sobering statistic is that half of all apps are...

Alfred J Nigl, Ph.D. and Dean Grey Skylab is one of the world’s most robust, white-labeled social media engagement platforms and was created to leverage the principles of the science of engagement. Its scientific foundation seamlessly integrates and operationalizes...

Game theory principles and strategies have been applied by a variety of social media platforms as a method of increasing user engagement, satisfaction and motivation. This is often referred to as “gamification” or the application of game theory and gaming technology...

Leadership is one of the most discussed terms in any industry. It’s a key factor people strive to perfect in their daily lives as managers, directors, and executives at corporations. But what exactly makes a leader? I’ve had the privilege of surrounding myself with...

In 2018, brands and influencers should ask themselves: As we transition from the age of information to an age of engagement, brands and marketers are seeking the best ways to have their customers engage with them. It’s often difficult because every market is different...

Skylab USA one of the world’s most robust, white-labeled social media engagement platforms, created to leverage the principles of the science of engagement is collecting a wide variety of user data and information. Skylab data science department has adopted the...

A. Nigl Ph.D. and D. Grey Skylab (www.skylab.world) is one of the world’s most robust, white-labeled social media engagement platforms and was created to leverage the principles of the science of engagement. Its scientific foundation seamlessly integrates and...

With its official launch on the 22nd of March, CheerLife couldn’t be creating a larger impact in the cheerleading community as it is at the moment. For those of you that don’t know much about cheerleading, it is arguably one of the most grueling and technique focused...

It is one thing to have devoted fans that follow you across multiple platforms. It is another to have tribal leaders who direct a community. This is a very important distinction if your goal is to create sustained engagement. Getting fans to notice you is the first...

It is one thing to have devoted fans that follow you across multiple platforms. It is another to have tribal leaders who direct a community. This is a very important distinction if your goal is to create sustained engagement. Getting fans to notice you is the first...

What are the social media alternative options for “restricted” communities? When we were in high school, many of us understood firsthand what it was like to be socially unacceptable. We couldn’t hang with the popular kids, or the jocks, or even the “nerds.” For...

YouTube had become a revenue source for artists of varying stripes over the last few years, thanks to Google Ads, AdWords and other tools that have allowed artists to make some money on their creations – especially videos and music. But while YouTube has been...

Social media is a public forum on private platforms. That makes it a sticky point. After all, we all have that First Amendment right to speak our mind in the “public square,” but what if that “public square” is actually digital and is not a publicly owned piece of...

You have a brilliant idea. It’s all your idea. You are nurturing it, doing the market research, the feasibility, and you are the best person to describe the idea to investors and others who could help turn your idea into a financially successful reality. You love the...

Here is an in-depth look at how to win their hearts, get their attention and spend their hard earned cash on you! When it comes to the marketplace these days, millennials have a lot of leverage. Some would say that the millennial generation (those born between...

The Founder and CEO of Skylab Apps, Dean Grey, is the most gamified man on the planet. ​​The Man When it comes to entrepreneurship, especially in the tech world, the most important thing is being first to market. It doesn’t necessarily matter if you have the greatest...

Skylab is defining what the Science of Engagement is and why they are best engagement company in the world. Engagement is defined as the action of engaging or being engaged. The science of engagement is a new term being used in the tech sector. At Interact 2016, IAB...

Brands are in fierce competition to garner new customers, and ultimately, drive engagement throughout their massive communities. With the onslaught of short-attention-spanned-millennials becoming a majority buying force in the market, brands are looking for new ways...

The Science of Engagement and Gamification. Skylab Apps quest to build the World’s most gamified platform. Skylab founder Dean Grey documented over 100 interviews with experts and thought leaders from the military, gaming, and big business. Dean found out...

Most members of high-performing teams report that it’s fun and satisfying to work on collaborative teams because they are asked to contribute to their highest potential, and they learn a lot along the way and learn to “play above the line.” Here at Skylab App’s peak...

Gamification places emphasis on human motivation. Social Learning Theory posits that people learn from one another, via observation, imitation, and modeling.  The Skylab Apps platform has been built operating under the Social Learning theory that has often been called...

Learn how tech companies are changing the landscape and helping clients meet their missions by setting the right expectations and re-framing perceptions in business. “We don’t see things as they are. We see them as we are” ​Anaïs Nin   Perception is a major and old...

It’s not about being Busy “Unstoppable success even in the face of adversity is all about drawing on your resources and taking advantage of new opportunities.” Dean Grey At Skylab, we have a growing, but the tight-nit group of core members.  Its immensely important...