@JohnONolan I’m deeply suspicious of CMS as magic bullet arguments for reasons hinted at at the beginning of the piece. They can make life better or worse, sure. But they’re more likely to break a publication than make it.
Why getting your CMS decision making right can make - or break a business. omhb.eu/2MLMTzv
Mic uses ‘selfie-style’ video to engage audiences on Snapchat Discover journalism.co.uk/news/mic-celeb…
“sports luxe”? 🤔
After the rain… t.co/CJTkk3V5v… 
Poked at Mastadon for the first time in a while. Great idea, but the UX still needs work. I’m quite good at this stuff and still found it confusing.
@billbennettnz @onThePaepae But if this trend continues, when does it stop being a good source?
“Why I Quit Twitter, a List” by @fraying medium.com/@fraying/why-i… t.co/2hGc2JNyw… 
@bridiepjones Back when I was on a whispers print weekly, it meant “four days to do five days’ work”. I hated Bank Holidays.
4 of 5 stars to Landmarks by Robert Macfarlane goodreads.com/review/show/24…
The new issue of @tryghost’s Publisher Weekly is worth a look: Issue #12 publisher.ghost.org/issues/publish…
inessential: No Ill Effects:
Twitter from the outside now looks like a massive world-wide frenzy for no reason. It’s the illusion of something valuable. inessential.com/2018/08/17/ill…
Calm Technology knows it is useful – but also knows its place nextconf.eu/2018/08/calm-t…
I’m getting more verbose as I age. Set out to write 600 to 700 words. Currently sitting at 1,200.
@osulop I find it really telling that none of the major platforms have that as any kind of a default.
Do you what I like about smart speakers? They just sit quietly, waiting to be called upon, while mobile phones behave like noisy, annoying insecure devices, constantly demanding your attention. Grow the heck up, phone.
This needs watching omhb.eu/2Mku36q
Coffee and the latest issue of Standart. Perfect. standartmag.com
@MarcSettle My eldest is showing worrying signs of developing my coffee snob purist tastes.
Vox Media is licensing its CMS - but should publishers consider it?
Exploring the babychino options in town. This one, from Ginger & Dobschütz, got full marks from Hazel. t.co/cnrUFdbZH… 
@GarethMacdonald To be fair, it’s from about two months of open tabs.
Five articles on Facebook that it’s worth your time reading:
omhb.eu/2MMng1C t.co/uvSSMOBgM… 
@hood_vic Not bots this time - people who were actively avoiding suspensions or bans by recreating accounts. Basically, don’t worry about it, you’re better off without them.
Can a publisher turn its publishing technology from a cost to a revenue stream? Nice idea, but… omhb.eu/2MLMTzv