Jonathan Marks
starts new production company
As from September 1st 2003, international broadcaster Jonathan Marks (44) is to exchange his current post as Radio Netherlands Creative Director for a career in charge of his own media company, Critical Distance BV. Jonathan will combine strategic consultancy with project management and productions.
"I follow both the commercial and public service media in many countries", says Jonathan, " particularly in Asia, Latin America and Africa. I've been asked to apply that knowledge to develop new formats involving TV, radio and the Internet. It will be good to resume production, since I love the passion involved with good programming."
Jonathan Marks was born in the UK, but has spent most of his working life "abroad", 22 of those years in The Netherlands. After working in Austria and Britain, Marks settled in Hilversum area and quickly built new audiences for Radio Netherlands' English language service. Marks has held several functions at Radio Netherlands, including eight years as Programme Director.
"I was originally hired to turn a media programme into a science show. But I ended up developing both concepts into long-running radio series that brought in excellent reactions from all over the world. But setting up satellite television and new media projects have been the most challenging work. I've been fortunate to have the best colleagues in the business, which is why I stayed so long".
Marks is a frequent and impassioned speaker at media conferences, notably the European Broadcasting Union and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association. "As a media detective, I know that some of the best ideas for reaching people are coming out of the developing world. I enjoy acting as a catalyst to make new projects really happen."
If you'd like more information about what I'm up to, e-mail to jonathan.marks@inter.NL.net or check out the main website at www.jonathanmarks.com
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