Jonathan Marks

Current

• Director at Critical Distance

Past

• Creative Director / Programme Director at Radio Netherlands
• Producer/Head English Dept at RNW (Radio Nederland Wereldomroep)

Education

• University of Durham

Recommended

9 people have recommended Jonathan

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Broadcast Media

Websites

• My Company
• My Blog
• My Portfolio

Jonathan Marks’s Summary

What do I do?

I do keynote presentations in the area of emerging media (founding member of the Dutch Professional Speakers Association), consultancy (at management level only), interim management of creative professionals, training and some TV/Radio/Web production.

I operate where broadcast, mobile and Web 3.0 overlap, examining how digital storytelling is taking a hold thanks to the emergence of new and relevant technology. I have been excited about completing a media lab in Benin that is testing out relevant technology in Africa, especially as we have been concentrating on energy efficient ways of operating community media in that region. But, most of all, I have met some incredibly inspiring people on my travels. I have a heritage in traditional broadcasting (1980-2003) working mainly in the international broadcasting sector. I produced and hosted Radio Netherlands' Media Network programme from 1981 to 2001 when it switched to a web-only production.

Where do I do all this?
I am based in the Netherlands, just outside Amsterdam, but travel the world. The money I save on attending vastly over-rated conferences, I use to jump on a plane to go and meet people at the front of what is happening.

How can I help you?
I'm working with small teams (either leading them or contributing to them) that work on new concepts and deliver pilot projects. I know how to use the relevant mix of traditional and new media to get an idea across to other parts of the world. Give me a call, send e-mail or visit the website at http://www.criticaldistance.nl . There is a free e-zine to explain more about what I do.

Jonathan Marks’s Specialties:

writing and scenario development skills, active HD TV and radio production knowledge, Programme format, development and marketing, consulting, moderating, speaking, keynotes, mobile, future search, media anthropology, system integration (broadcast), moderating workshops, inspiring teams, listening skills to share with others.

Additional Information

Jonathan Marks’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Blog
• My Portfolio

Jonathan Marks’s Interests:

speaking, presentations, new technology, gadgets, astronomy, walking, travelling, safari

Jonathan Marks’s Groups:

Association of International Broadcasting, European Broadcasting Union, Industriele Grote Club, Royal Overseas League, Broadcasters Without Borders., Rapid News London

•    Dutch Media Professionals member
•    PINC Movement member

Jonathan Marks’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
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