Studio6 by Neville Hobson

When Headlines Outpace the Heart

Recent stories about Pope Leo XIV – from a supposed “leaked letter” to his rejection of an AI-generated avatar pope – reveal how easily spectacle overtakes substance. In an age of distortion, discernment and the wisdom of the heart matter more than ever.

13 Oct 2025 4 min read

Wikipedia is holding its own – but AI poses major challenges

Euronews offers a timely look at how Wikipedia is confronting the rise of AI – from its quiet resilience against automation to the growing threat of low-quality “AI slop” that risks eroding the human-curated knowledge commons.

08 Oct 2025 1 min read

With AI, Corporate Communication is at an Inflection Point

A Stanford study shows that one in four corporate press releases and many UN statements are now AI-assisted. Generative tools are reshaping how organisations write and communicate – raising new questions about authenticity, intent, and trust.

06 Oct 2025 5 min read

What If You Redefined What Work Means to You?

Reflections on slowing down, realigning values, and finding clarity in work that fits who you are today, not just what you do. Based on a recent IABC session with communication consultants, these are emergent themes of purpose, and a new sense of what success really looks like.

03 Oct 2025 5 min read

How AI Must Serve People, Not Replace Them

What do organisations owe humanity in the age of AI? Not just efficiency, but long-term flourishing. AI can be a story of dignity, space, and tools that help people thrive – and when people thrive, so do their organisations.

01 Oct 2025 3 min read

Farewell to TypePad: A Blogging Pioneer Bows Out

TypePad shuts down after more than two decades as a pioneering blogging platform. For me, it was home from 2004, later an archive of my early posts. Its closure marks the end of an era – and a reminder of the importance of preserving our digital past.

29 Sep 2025 3 min read

When Your Message Gets Hijacked

Communication hijacking is more than brand parody – it’s the hostile takeover of campaigns and narratives, when your words are seized and twisted, all designed to erode trust and legitimacy. Here’s why it matters, and what to do about it.

24 Sep 2025 3 min read

Fixes, Refinements, and Lessons Learned in Ghost Theme Development

A week after rolling out my first Ghost theme customisation, I refined the site with fixes and improvements for a smoother reader experience. As a non-developer, I leaned on curiosity and ChatGPT-5 as my code guide, creating a clear workflow and versioning strategy along the way.

21 Sep 2025 2 min read

Digital 2026 Snapshot: What the New Baseline Means for Communicators

When Headlines Outpace the Heart

Wikipedia is holding its own – but AI poses major challenges

With AI, Corporate Communication is at an Inflection Point

What If You Redefined What Work Means to You?

How AI Must Serve People, Not Replace Them

Farewell to TypePad: A Blogging Pioneer Bows Out

When Your Message Gets Hijacked

Fixes, Refinements, and Lessons Learned in Ghost Theme Development

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Digital 2026 Snapshot: What the New Baseline Means for Communicators

When Headlines Outpace the Heart

Wikipedia is holding its own – but AI poses major challenges