On BBC Radio Newcastle

Graham Jones
Media Appearances
9th July 2009
Last edited: 9th July 2009

On the drive-time programme on BBC Radio Newcastle talking about how Internet rumours spread. A Newcastle fan started a rumour in an online forum about his football club, only to find the world’s media was reporting it as fact….!

Graham Jones

Graham Jones is an Internet Psychologist who studies the way people use the online world, in particular how people engage with businesses. He uses this knowledge to help companies improve their online connections to their customers and potential customers and offers consultancy, workshops, masterclasses and webinars. He also speaks regularly at conferences and business events. Graham is an award-winning writer and the author of 32 books, several of which are about various aspects of the Internet. For more information connect with me on Google+

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