| Website | https://www.nevillehobson.io |
| Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/nevillehobson.xyz |
| Threads | https://www.threads.net/@nevillehobson |
| Podcast | https://www.firpodcastnetwork.com/for-immediate-release/ |
Great to read about Mastodon's continuing intent - " #mastodon has taken the strategic decision not to accept venture capital investments for growth, but rather restructure to a European non-profit organisation" - and growth plans 👏🏼
Ghost is now federated! 🌍🚀
With its new social web beta, Ghost(Pro) integrates with Mastodon, Flipboard, WordPress & more via ActivityPub. Others can now follow your Ghost blog, and engage with you - and vice versa - across the fediverse. No more walled gardens!
This is a big shift for independent creators & communicators. I’ve shared my first take: https://bit.ly/4iY3f6O
Are you trying it out?
The Internet is evolving, and Ghost is at the forefront of an exciting new shift. On 17 March, the content management and blogging platform announced the public beta of its social web – a ground-breaking move that allows creators and publishers on the paid Ghost(Pro) platform to seamlessly connect and
This wistful portrayal is a nudge to keep working towards that work-life balance, even if it takes small, incremental steps. Perhaps it means finding time to nurture a garden, rearranging the workspace to bring in a touch of creativity, or simply allowing myself to step away from the desks and computers from time to time and enjoy the life my wife and I have moved here to embrace.
🎉 Over the past week, I’ve welcomed many new followers on Bluesky — thanks to them for connecting! But I’ve noticed many new accounts are blank: no posts, no bio, just following lots of people.
If you’re new, try posting “Hello, Bluesky!” to show you’re there and ready to engage. It's more likely to get you a follow or follow back than a blank profile.
I’ve written about this on my blog ⬇️ How do you approach making those first connections?
https://www.nevillehobson.com/2024/11/27/why-a-simple-hello-bluesky-makes-a-difference/
Bluesky has crossed over 20 million users, and its growth shows no signs of slowing down. In my latest blog post, I examine Bluesky’s rise, the challenges it faces, and how it compares to other platforms like Threads and X.
Is this the next big shift in social networking? Or just a fleeting moment? Here's my take ⬇️
#bluesky #threads #socialmedia #xodus
https://www.nevillehobson.com/2024/11/22/blueskys-boom-are-we-watching-the-next-big-shift/
There’s something about Bluesky that just clicks. The interface is familiar but better. The conversations feel real. And the absence of trolls and spam? Absolute bliss. For me, it’s like stepping back into a version of social media that I actually enjoyed -- a place where discovering new voices and ideas felt effortless.
This year, my wife and I moved to Somerset, we downsized, and I've created a garden studio that’s transforming how I work and live.
Curious about the process or thinking of building your own? In my latest blog post, I've shared why I've built one, the journey so far, lessons learned, and practical tips that might help if you're considering this idea.
#gardenstudio #worklifebalance
https://www.nevillehobson.com/2024/11/19/a-new-chapter-garden-studio/
In FIR podcast episode 433, @SLHoltz and I explore critical comms trends.
We discuss:
• Reddit's crisis comms potential
• 2024 blogging survey insights
• Ethical concerns in celebrity news coverage
• Workplace connection challenges
• AI's expanding role across industries
• The implications for communicators of the State of AI Report 2024
One key takeaway: Communicators should prepare to guide stakeholders through AI complexities. Tune in for more!
The topics we discussed span the evolving roles of social media platforms in crisis communication, to ethical concerns in journalism, and the challenges of workplace connectivity in the post-pandemic era. In this post, I've added concise summaries of what we see as actionable takeaways for communicators.
How can communicators help leaders be authentic on social networks like LinkedIn? In my latest blog post, I share insights on this and highlight episode 432 of the For Immediate Release podcast, where @shelholtz and I dive into this timely topic.
Read and listen ⬇️ #authenticity #communication #firpodcast
https://www.nevillehobson.com/2024/10/21/helping-executives-shine-on-social-networks/
