Nicholas Holmes

Founder, Clippings.me – I dig journalism, SaaS, marketing and technology

United Kingdom

Entrepreneurial media technologist and former journalist, dedicated to developing the news industry for the better. Experienced founder and sales professional, board member and occasional advisor. Formerly Google, Accenture.

Also a copywriter and freelance contributor to publications including the Independent, The Next Web, OnStartups, the National (Abu Dhabi), the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) and MSN Travel.

I created Clippings.me - contact [email protected] if you need any help!

Portfolio

Clippings.me Blog Posts

Clippings.me
We are Charlie.

Today, we'd planned to hit publish on the launch post for the new Clippings.me blog. After watching the events that unfolded in Paris today, I've decided to write something different instead.

Travel

AFP Relaxnews/HerWorld
11/30/2011
Europe's top Christmas markets

This time of year brings a host of traditional Christmas markets. Here, a look at some of the biggest, brightest and best to visit before the season is out.

The National
10/23/2011
Vilnius: Baltic Escape

Macabre museums and blackly comedic theme parks are as much a feature of a visit to this former Soviet state as its impressive historical landmarks, finds Nicholas Holmes.

The Independent
09/18/2011
Electric rental cars in the Alps

Alpmobil is keeping it green in the Swiss mountains, renting electric cars to tourists. Nicholas Holmes reports.

South China Morning Post
09/10/2011
Munich - Full of Surprises!

Think Munich and thoughts stagger to its annual beer festival. But as Nicholas Holmes discovers, the German city has many secrets.

MSN
08/16/2011
Ridiculously Bling Private Planes

You think first class have it cushy with their dainty cutlery and comfy chairs? Let us introduce you to a different league of air travel, where one plane houses a 'mini-concert hall' and the seatbelts of another are plated in gold...

Technology

The Next Web
05/20/2012
Silicon Alps

Ah, Switzerland. The land of chocolate, cow-bells, skiing and prices that make you want to cry...