Communication
Remembering author and early social media pioneer Shel Israel, and revisiting our 2005 interview for "Naked Conversations" about connection, trust, and openness – questions that still matter in today’s fast-changing digital world.
Alignment
Alignment matters more than balance. It’s not about splitting hours evenly, but making sure the hours count. Here’s why shifting from “balance” to “alignment” can help you create a life and work that truly fit together.
Measurement
Despite better frameworks, AVEs and vanity metrics still dominate communication measurement. Here's why that must change – and one practical step you can take today to start measuring what really matters.
Innovation
Comparing the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the new Z Flip 7 reveals just how far foldables have come in only a few years. With a larger edge-to-edge cover screen and powerful AI features, the Flip 7 takes Samsung’s foldable vision to the next level – in both usability and productivity.
Artificial Intelligence
In a time of rapid AI advancement, a Vatican voice calls on us to reflect on dignity, humanity, and what the Church calls “the wisdom of the heart.” I share insights from a compelling FIR interview with Monsignor Paul Tighe to remind us that our future must be shaped with and for people.
Social Networks
A calm, focused look at Sill Social – a discovery tool that highlights the most-shared links from your Mastodon and Bluesky feeds. A daily email and more, it’s a refreshing way to cut through digital noise and discover what really matters to people in your networks.
Generative AI
A planned day in London turned into unexpected chaos (with a happy ending), which led me to experiment with AI voice cloning. Using ElevenLabs, I created an audio version of myself telling the story – and the result surprised me. Could this be part of the future of how we share stories?
Artificial Intelligence
Led by Chile, Latin America is building its own chatbot, Latam-GPT, to reflect local languages, dialects and cultures. This regional AI model challenges the dominance of global tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, raising vital questions about language, representation and digital sovereignty.
Life Lessons
Creating an airtight AC installation in my garden studio took some imaginative thinking. An acrylic panel made all the difference – now it’s efficient, removable, and built to last.
Analysis and opinion at the intersection of communication, technology, and life's evolving priorities.
Embargoed press releases from strangers land in my inbox far too often, complete with demands to hold the news until a set time. But without a relationship, there’s no agreement. If you want your story treated with respect, build trust before you ask for favours.
As generative AI reshapes how we write, it’s also changing how we speak and interact. In echoing its tone, we risk losing something human – our quirks, our voices, and maybe even our individuality.
AVE and vanity metrics still haunt PR dashboards, despite years of critique. In this post, I reflect on the FIR Interview with Richard Bagnall and why a generational shift may be needed to change the narrative - starting with 22 reasons to say no to AVE.
After days of troubleshooting my portable AC setup, the right fix came from an unexpected source: my 8-year-old granddaughter. Her simple, no-fuss solution reminded me how often we overlook the obvious.
I've used the word "authenticity" often – perhaps too often. A provocative read by Jess Zafarris made me rethink what it really means. When everything sounds authentic, we stop noticing what actually is. It's time to be more intentional.
X may no longer be a good place to engage, but is it still worth listening in? I reflect on why I stopped using X, what's changed since, and whether communicators should reconsider their stance in 2025.
Pope Leo XIV is making AI ethics a core focus of his papacy. This post explores what that means for all of us – and why communicators have a strategic role to play in shaping the narrative around AI, regulation, and digital responsibility.
Bluesky’s critics may be missing the point. It’s more than just an app – it’s a decentralised ecosystem aiming to reshape social media. Here’s why the backlash might be looking in the wrong direction.
More than a decade after leaving IABC, I still care. A recent post on LinkedIn stirred memories and concern. If IABC doesn't live by the values it promotes, it risks losing more than members. It risks losing its purpose and relevance.
As deportation raids surge in the US, vulnerable communities are turning to mobile apps for safety and support. This post explores how these digital tools offer protection — and why similar responses haven’t emerged in the UK or EU.
I’ve walked past them countless times without seeing them – two old plaques on a wall. Then one day, I actually looked… and fell headfirst into six centuries of local history, hidden in plain sight.
There’s much to unpack in Mary Meeker’s new AI Trends report – and it’s not easy reading unless you’re deep into the subject. This post offers plain-English summaries of the eight core themes and a downloadable, business-friendly guide.
