Mark Jones
Internet, technology and business speaker
Mark is passionate about inspiring people to harness the power of social media, internet technologies and online communities.
Mark Jones is a technology strategist and journalist who is able to present on his areas of expertise in a relevant and engaging manner. He is a respected subject matter authority on technology, internet and social media trends, having worked in the media and technology industry for more than a decade. Mark is a former IT Editor of The Australian Financial Review, and managing editor of the Financial Review’s MIS Magazine – Australia’s leading magazine for CIOs and senior technology executives. Since launching Filtered Media in April 2007, Mark has helped some of Australia’s biggest companies develop enterprise technology and digital media strategies. He speaks regularly at industry events, and hosts workshops for corporate clients. He has delivered keynotes, moderated panels and acted as MC at conferences in Australia and the United States before a wide range of audiences. Clients say they hire Mark for his deep understanding of technology, future trends, IT powerbrokers, and why new technologies will impact the bottom line.
Mark’s journalism career has included three years at respected IT industry magazine InfoWorld where he was Executive News Editor and where he interviewed industry leaders including Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer; Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy; Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak; Dell founder and CEO Michael Dell; and Salesforce.com founder and CEO Marc Benioff. Mark is now producer and host of The Scoop, a popular business technology podcast and vodcast published by The Australian Financial Review’s MISaustralia.com. He also conducts video interviews with national and international business leaders for the AFR’s multimedia portal tv.afr.com.
Keynote topics list
- Social media 101 – Finding the business advantage.
- High-speed broadband – National Broadband Network strategies and opportunities.
- Corporate social media – How to build a long-term strategy.
- Understand the Digital Generation – Rethinking work and education.
- The future of media.
Workshop topics list
Mark is able to facilitate workshops and discussion groups. Some topics might include:
- How to write for blogs and forums online – a masterclass from a senior journalist
- Trends in social media and the Internet – how they affect our business
- Open conversations – understanding the new online customer relationship
- Winners and losers – lessons learned from digital economy case studies
What they say
“Mark Jones is an engaging speaker who connected immediately with an audience of experienced communication professionals at our recent event. He has built a vast repertoire of knowledge and expertise of the social media space through extensive professional and personal experience. Mark was able to tap into this 'hands on' experience to deliver a meaningful presentation and shared information that attendees will be able to put into practical use. The event concluded with a lively question and answer session - a testament to Mark's ability to capture an audience's attention and interest.”
Alison Brown, Communications Manager, IBM Australia“Your presentation and workshop was very lively and interesting. You gave us a good insight into the world of digital media, practical tools for reconnecting with customers and idea on the application of social media. Overall I thought it was an excellent morning which was well received by our group.”
The Executive Connection“Mark Jones facilitated one of our most popular sessions at ad:tech this year. With his industry knowledge, professional character and sense of humor, he was able to keep the Social Networking session moving forward, interesting and most importantly entertaining. If you're looking for a speaker, moderator or host for your next event, Mark is exceptional at listening to the brief and delivering an engaging presentation."
Beth Etling, former producer, ad:tech & iMedia Australia
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