James Holland

Launch Editor
james.holland@republicpublishing.co.uk
+44 (0) 7515 677 992

Here’s what I do
I’m responsible for launching new projects at Republic Publishing, encompassing everything from a brand new website to a redesign of an existing property, editorial supply or video creation.

We launch websites and create content for some of the best-known brands on the planet, and while you might not always see our name front and centre, we want to make sure you’re hooked from the first click, and keep coming back for more.

Previously, I was Editor of Republic’s technology news site Electricpig.co.uk, building the site from scratch, to a peak of almost 1 million unique users a month within three years. Since then, I’ve overseen the design and build of HumansInvent.com, editing it from launch, and created innovative video packages for Best Buy and more.

Stuff you need to know!

Biggest creative hero:
Steve Jobs. He wasn’t an engineer, designer, businessman or marketeer, but still created some of the most astounding products, technologies and experiences the world has ever seen. He changed the way we live many times over

Most indispensable tool:

My iPhone. It’s wormed its way into every part of my life, and now I can’t imagine being without it

One thing that everyone should know how to make:

A good cup of tea. It should be on the national curriculum

Favourite possession:
My photos. They’re irreplaceable and invaluable

Dream Project:
Working on the web means the possibilities are rarely limited, and Republic never delivers the same product twice, since everything is bespoke. With that in mind, the simple answer is: the next one

Something unusual about myself:

A royal bodyguard stopped me chopping the Duke of Edinburgh’s finger off

What did you want to be when you grew up:

A dentist, then an astronaut and then an architect

Dogs or cats:

Sausage dogs, called Steve

Pizza toppings:

Anything but fish. Fish should stay in the sea

Made up word:
Grandulise – To toot your own horn, speak highly of yourself and in the process, annoy everyone else

Something you want to do before you die:

Go into space. Probably after I’ve won the lottery