Mark Little (born 1968[not verified in body]) is an Irish journalist, television presenter and author.[1] He presented Prime Time for RTÉ until December 2009.[2] He took a year of leave of absence from RTÉ to pursue a project centered on digital media and global journalism.[3] He launched the project in April 2010, called Storyful.[4] which he sold to News International in 2013.[5] In 2015 he joined Twitter, first as vice president of media and partnerships for Twitter in Europe and later becoming managing director of Twitter in Ireland. He resigned from the position in 2016.
He studied Economic and Social Studies at Trinity College Dublin for 5 years, and took his BA degree in 1997. During college, he served as president of the Students' Union for a year, and was a member of the Labour Party.[8]
Career
Little began his career in journalism working for The Sunday Business Post. He was then hired as a TV reporter for RTÉ News and Current Affairs in 1991,[9] after answering a newspaper advertisement.[10] He became RTÉ's first Washington Correspondent in 1995.[11] He remained there until 2001, before returning to Dublin to become Foreign Affairs Correspondent. His Washington post was filled by Carole Coleman.[12] In 2001 he won TV Journalist of the Year in the ESB National Media Awards.[13][14]
In his time with RTÉ, he has met such US politicians as Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.[15] He presented the documentary programme Who's Afraid of Islam? in 2006. He has also reported from disaster and conflict areas such as, Iraq, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.[13] In 2008, he presented American Dream: Dead or Alive on RTÉ One.[15]
In 2002, he joined RTÉ's flagship current affairs programme Prime Time, which he co-presented with Miriam O'Callaghan.[13] In November 2009, he announced his desire to take a leave of absence from RTÉ for the period of a year.[7] His reason was to pursue a project combining digital media and global journalism.[13] On 17 December 2009, he presented his final Prime Time.[3] This being a field he has experience in through his work on Twitter.[10] On 12 April 2010, his new project, storyful.com, was launched. He developed the website along with other web journalists.[4]
In 2016, Little resigned from Twitter and started Neva Labs, which was launched in 2018 as Kinzen.[18] On October 5, 2022, Spotify announced it had acquired Kinzen for an undisclosed amount.[19]
Personal life
In his early 20s, Little was in a relationship with Maxine Brady, the then president of the Union of Students in Ireland.[10] His first child, a daughter, Sorcha, was born when Little was 21.[8]
As of December 2009, Little was married to Tara Peterman, an American who worked with him on Prime Time, they had two children, Daisy and Tommy, and lived in Dalkey, County Dublin.[8][20]
References
^Catherine O'Mahony (9 May 2010). . Sunday Business Post. Archived from the original on 24 May 2010.
^"The Hot Press interview: Mark Little". Hot Press. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
^ abKevin Doyle (17 December 2009). "It's Mark's last time on Prime Time in TV gamble". Evening Herald. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
^ abMark Little (12 April 2010). "Welcome to Storyful". Storyful. Retrieved 18 April 2010.
^. stitcher.com (Podcast). Archived from the original on 30 October 2014.
^. Exchanging for the Better. Archived from the original on 10 October 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
^ ab"Mark Little takes Leave of Absence from RTÉ". RTÉ Press Centre. 6 November 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2009.[dead link]
^ abcdPaul Cullen (15 December 2009). "Separating the news from the noise". The Irish Times. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
^"Mark Little to take one year leave of absence". Business and Leadership. 6 November 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
^ abcUna Mullally (13 December 2009). . Sunday Tribune. Archived from the original on 3 February 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
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Mark Little born 1968 not verified in body is an Irish journalist television presenter and author 1 He presented Prime Time for RTE until December 2009 2 He took a year of leave of absence from RTE to pursue a project centered on digital media and global journalism 3 He launched the project in April 2010 called Storyful 4 which he sold to News International in 2013 5 In 2015 he joined Twitter first as vice president of media and partnerships for Twitter in Europe and later becoming managing director of Twitter in Ireland He resigned from the position in 2016 Mark Richard LittleBorn 1968 09 10 10 September 1968 age 54 citation needed Dublin IrelandNationalityIrishEducationTrinity College DublinOccupationJournalistNotable creditPrime TimeSpouseTara Peterman Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and education EditLittle was born in Dublin 6 on 10 September 1968 7 citation needed and lived in Malahide County Dublin later moving to Oughterard County Galway 8 He studied Economic and Social Studies at Trinity College Dublin for 5 years and took his BA degree in 1997 During college he served as president of the Students Union for a year and was a member of the Labour Party 8 Career EditLittle began his career in journalism working for The Sunday Business Post He was then hired as a TV reporter for RTE News and Current Affairs in 1991 9 after answering a newspaper advertisement 10 He became RTE s first Washington Correspondent in 1995 11 He remained there until 2001 before returning to Dublin to become Foreign Affairs Correspondent His Washington post was filled by Carole Coleman 12 In 2001 he won TV Journalist of the Year in the ESB National Media Awards 13 14 In his time with RTE he has met such US politicians as Bill Clinton Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama 15 He presented the documentary programme Who s Afraid of Islam in 2006 He has also reported from disaster and conflict areas such as Iraq Europe Asia Africa and the Americas 13 In 2008 he presented American Dream Dead or Alive on RTE One 15 Little often presented RTE News specials such as Government budgets and elections 16 17 In 2002 he joined RTE s flagship current affairs programme Prime Time which he co presented with Miriam O Callaghan 13 In November 2009 he announced his desire to take a leave of absence from RTE for the period of a year 7 His reason was to pursue a project combining digital media and global journalism 13 On 17 December 2009 he presented his final Prime Time 3 This being a field he has experience in through his work on Twitter 10 On 12 April 2010 his new project storyful com was launched He developed the website along with other web journalists 4 In 2016 Little resigned from Twitter and started Neva Labs which was launched in 2018 as Kinzen 18 On October 5 2022 Spotify announced it had acquired Kinzen for an undisclosed amount 19 Personal life EditIn his early 20s Little was in a relationship with Maxine Brady the then president of the Union of Students in Ireland 10 His first child a daughter Sorcha was born when Little was 21 8 As of December 2009 Little was married to Tara Peterman an American who worked with him on Prime Time they had two children Daisy and Tommy and lived in Dalkey County Dublin 8 20 References Edit Catherine O Mahony 9 May 2010 Little makes large strides in the world of new media Sunday Business Post Archived from the original on 24 May 2010 The Hot Press interview Mark Little Hot Press Retrieved 6 November 2009 a b Kevin Doyle 17 December 2009 It s Mark s last time on Prime Time in TV gamble Evening Herald Retrieved 18 December 2009 a b Mark Little 12 April 2010 Welcome to Storyful Storyful Retrieved 18 April 2010 NPR News This Helpful App Exposes Viral Hoaxes for News Outlets Listen via Stitcher Radio On Demand stitcher com Podcast Archived from the original on 30 October 2014 Exchanging for the Better Speakers Exchanging for the Better Archived from the original on 10 October 2009 Retrieved 6 November 2009 a b Mark Little takes Leave of Absence from RTE RTE Press Centre 6 November 2009 Retrieved 6 November 2009 dead link a b c d Paul Cullen 15 December 2009 Separating the news from the noise The Irish Times Retrieved 18 December 2009 Mark Little to take one year leave of absence Business and Leadership 6 November 2009 Retrieved 6 November 2009 a b c Una Mullally 13 December 2009 Profile Mark Little A prime time for a career change Sunday Tribune Archived from the original on 3 February 2011 Retrieved 18 December 2009 RTE Archives 1990 RTE Libraries and Archives Retrieved 9 June 2009 RTE appointment to Washington The Irish Times 10 October 2000 Retrieved 18 December 2009 a b c d Veteran RTE journalist to pursue digital media dream Silicon Republic 6 November 2009 Retrieved 6 November 2009 RTE Scoope 9 ESB National Media Awards IFTN 8 November 2001 Retrieved 7 December 2009 a b The Afternoon Show Mark Little The Afternoon Show 28 February 2008 Retrieved 18 December 2009 RTE Elections Coverage Information Including Exit Poll Information RTE Press Centre 5 June 2009 Retrieved 18 December 2009 Budget 2010 Wednesday 9 December RTE Press Centre 4 December 2009 Retrieved 18 December 2009 Mark Littles Kinzen news app to launch in January by Laura Slattery Irish Times October 28 2018 Spotify Continues to Ramp Up Platform Safety Efforts with Acquisition of Kinzen Spotify Retrieved 11 October 2022 Life Lessons RTE Guide 9 December 2009 Archived from the original on 17 December 2008 Retrieved 6 November 2009 External links EditStoryful com Mark Little on Twitter Mark Little on The Future of News at IIEA 11 December 2009Media officesPreceded byNew position RTE News Washington Correspondent1995 2001 Succeeded byCarole Coleman Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mark Little journalist amp oldid 1117667807, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
