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.
Social Networks
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.
Communication
The Vatican’s continued investment in social media for Pope Leo XIV signals a smart strategic move to stay visible, credible, and relevant in a digitally connected world – and raises the question of how far this engagement could evolve across emerging platforms.
Social Media
An article in Creative Boom caught my attention with a headline that seemed almost perfectly crafted for social media outrage or bemusement: a UK town introduces a ‘Creative Tax’ on freelancers working from local cafés. The story had it all – remote work tensions, quirky local government overreach, and a clear
Social Media
In early January, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced a major shift in Meta’s content moderation policy, starting in the United States with significantly scaling back efforts to combat misinformation and harmful content. At the time, I said this decision raises profound concerns about the direction of social platforms. It
Social Networks
Bluesky continues to impress as the social network’s user count reaches 30 million. This marks a significant leap from the platform’s already notable growth when I last wrote about Bluesky in November 2024. Then, it hit 20 million users following the US election, up from 7 million just
Communication
On 7 January, Mark Zuckerberg announced sweeping changes to content moderation and fact-checking across Meta’s platforms – Facebook, Instagram and Threads – sparking widespread reaction and debate about the future of online discourse and the role of social networks in shaping global conversations. This overhaul is just one part of a
Communication
After 20 years on LinkedIn, I decided it was time for a complete refresh and to create a profile that better reflects who I am today and where I’m heading, professionally and personally. How often do you update or change your LinkedIn profile? Probably when you change your job