Mark Bowness, originally from the Wirral, Cheshire, UK, has been involved in various creative and entrepreneurial projects from a young age. Very early on his life Mark decided that he wanted to work in the creative sector and was writing to anyone and everyone in the media world who would listen. At one point there was not a production company in the Country who had not received a letter from Mark!
After developing a motivational youth organisation both in the UK and Africa, launching magazines and publishing a book life took an interesting turn for Mark, as he got divorced at the age of 26. After a turbulent few months Mark harnessed his believe that you ‘live life, once’ and as a result tribewanted.com was borne and in doing gained worldwide media attention launching Mark firmly into the creative sector.
After creating and launching Tribewanted.com in 2006, Mark Bowness then went on to launch thenerve.tv and as a result of both he has been featured in media around the world and is quickly developing a name for himself in the creative and entrepreneurial spheres.
Mark Bowness’ work has already resulted in:
Personal achievements:
- Channel 4 4Talent Award and being labelled by Channel 4 as a “future creative hero”. Over seven hundred nominations were put forward for these awards with only 20 walking away with this prestigious award.
- Observer Courvoisier Future 500 Finalist 2007.
- Social entrepreneur award from Make Your Mark, 2007.
- Mark being requested by TV Production companies, entrepreneurs, social networks, businesses and charities for Mark to consult on their latest projects, concepts and developments in order to ensure success.
Tribewanted achievements:
- Winner Best Social Network, Broadcast Digital Media Awards June 2008.
- Digital and Design Industry Awards, Winner Grand Prix and Most Innovative Project.
- Nominated: Virgin Responsible Tourism Awards.
Whether you are an individual, business or charity please take a look around this site and see how Mark Bowness can help you, your products and your ideas.
Quotes about Mark Bowness:
“I rate Mark’s ability for having TV and multi-media ideas extremely highly. Mark’s potential is enormous. His performance to date speaks for itself. Mark is extremely gifted, his major talents are creativity, vision and clarity.”
- John Silver, Creative Director, Shine Limited
(Credits include: Grand Designs, Jamie’s Kitchen, Masterchef)
“I’m a sucker for projects where interactive media meets the real world and inspires or makes a difference. Tribe Wanted is just such an initiative. It brings people together on-line and on-the-ground - including on a remote island - to tackle the biggest issues of our day in a totally immersed, committed, fun, human way. How the project is run and presented online shows a very thoughtful, skillful approach to networked media.”- Adam Gee, New Media Commissioner, Channel 4.
“Future Creative hero” - Channel 4 4Talent
“10 Yetis is proud to have worked alongside Mark Bowness for a number of his projects and he is best described as a complete creative guru. His creative vision and understanding is remarkable and he motivates those around him with his passion.” - Andy Barr, 10 Yetis.
“Mark sent me an email that changed my life. An email that took me from a barn in Devon to a paradise Fijian island. His vision to look beyond the current technological and social trends is impressive and inspiring. If you want an adventure get in touch with Mark.” - Ben Keene, tribewanted
“Mark is one of the most consistently creative people I know. His finger always seems to be right on the pulse, and he instictively knows what issues are relevant and important in today’s world. Mark also has a genuine passion to have a positive effect on society at large, and this is reflected in the quality of his work.” - Alex Tew, Million Dollar Homepage.
“I agreed to work with Mark Bowness on tribewanted because his vision of possibilities and creative thinking impressed me and was my clue that he could create an innovative and friendly company that would attract followers online and off.
Creativity is a gift which is highly refined in Mark, which he uses to envision a fully developed story line before launching a new project. Mark will do very well and many more lives will be impacted by his work, perhaps yours will be one of them. There are over 4,000 companies who have requested my PR services and Mark is number 1 on the top of my list of who I want to work with.” - Imal Wagner, PR guru.
