Society for New Communications Research Announces Awards Program, Issues Call for Nominations
June 21, 2006 | Leave a Comment
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 20, 2006 — The Society for New Communications Research, a nonprofit global think tank dedicated to the advanced study of new media and emerging modes of communication and their effect on media, business and society, today issued a call for nominations for its first annual awards program. The SNCR’s awards, which will recognize excellence in the use of new communications models and solutions, will be granted at the Society’s inaugural research symposium, which will take place this Fall. Additionally, the award-winning case studies will be published in the Society’s online publication, New Communications Review.
The SNCR’s awards will recognize innovative organizations and professionals who are pioneering the use of social media (i.e. blogs, wikis, podcasts, collaborative tools and other forms of participatory communications) in the areas of marketing, public relations and advertising, politics, entertainment, academics, and community and cultural development.
Only individuals, businesses and academic institutions are eligible to win the SNCR’s awards, but nominations may come from product vendors, consultants and professional services firms worldwide. Awards nominations are to be submitted as case studies. Awards will be granted to individuals, businesses and educational institutions in the following categories:
SNCR Professional Awards — honors leading new communications thinkers, bloggers, journalists, citizen journalists and professional communicators
SNCR Academic Awards — recognizes leading work/research/studies from students and academic institutions
SNCR Business Awards — honors organizations that are successfully adopting new communications models and leveraging them in innovative ways for business purposes
“So many organizations and individuals are doing amazing things with new communications models and mediums. With the SNCR awards, we have an opportunity to capture and recognize where true innovation and thought leadership is taking place today,” commented Mike Manuel, chair of the SNCR’s best practices and awards committee.
The deadline for entries is Sept. 8, 2006. The online submission form can be found at http://www.sncr.org/awards/use/awardssubmission/submission.html .
ABOUT THE SOCIETY FOR NEW COMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH
The Society for New Communications Research (http://www.sncr.org ) is a nonprofit, global think tank dedicated to the advanced study of new media and emerging modes of communication and their effect on media, business and society. The SNCR’s mission is to investigate, develop and share in-depth and forward-facing insights resulting from deep ongoing study, learning and continuous mastery of new communications tools and technologies with the academic community and industry, for the promotion of best practices. The SNCR produces the leading conference on new communications, New Communications Forum (www.newcommforum.com ) and publishes New Communications Review (www.newcommreview.com ). For more information, visit http://www.sncr.org or call 650-331-0083.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jen McClure
Executive Director
Society for New Communications Research
650-331-0083
jmcclure@sncr.org
Society for New Communications Research Issues Call for Papers
June 12, 2006 | 1 Comment
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Palo Alto, Calif. – June 13, 2006 - The Society for New Communications Research, a nonprofit global think tank dedicated to the advanced study of new media and emerging modes of communication and their effect on media, business and society, today issued a call for papers for the first issue of its peer-reviewed professional journal. The SNCR is seeking contributions based on original empirical research and on the theory, strategy and tactical use of participatory communications tools. The Journal of New Communications Research (JNCR) will be published in Fall 2006.
The JNCR will be unique among professional journals, featuring both text-based articles and new media contributions, and encouraging collaboration between contributors and the audience. The JNCR will be distributed as a print publication, accompanied by an electronic version, in order to allow for new media works to be included. The JNCR will also be available as a wiki to allow for collaboration and updates. The Society will invite comments from subscribers to each contribution via the wiki. This will create a living repository of research.
Submissions can take the form of articles, podcasts, video blogs and other new media contributions. Submissions should be in keeping with the mission of the SNCR: to conduct advanced study on the tools, technologies and emerging modes of communication (i.e. blogs, wikis, RSS, podcasts, collaborative tools, mobile media and the growing phenomena of participatory communications) and their effect on traditional media, marketing, public relations and advertising, as well as their broader impact on business, politics, entertainment, culture, education and society.
Successful submissions will exhibit in-depth, professional/scholarly examinations of these topics, and will be reviewed and chosen based on the quality of research conducted, originality of content, relevance to the Society’s mission and excellence of execution.
Those interested should submit a project abstract of approximately 500 words via email to journal_submission@sncr.org by August 1, 2006. Those whose abstracts are chosen from this first round will be asked for a fully completed project for a final peer review by September 8, 2006. Final text-based contributions will be 5,000-7,500 words.
For more information, contact the Society at +1 (650) 331-0083 or journal_submission@sncr.org.
About the Society for New Communications Research
The Society for New Communications Research (http://www.sncr.org) is a nonprofit, global think tank dedicated to the advanced study of new media and emerging modes of communication and their effect on media, business and society. The SNCR’s mission is to investigate, develop and share in-depth and forward-facing insights resulting from deep ongoing study, learning and continuous mastery of new communications tools and technologies with the academic community and industry, for the promotion of best practices. The SNCR produces the leading conference on new communications, New Communications Forum (www.newcommforum.com) and publishes New Communications Review (www.newcommreview.com). For more information, visit http://www.sncr.org or call (650) 331-0083.
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Media Contact:
Jen McClure
Executive Director
Society for New Communications Research
(650) 331-0083
jmcclure@sncr.org
Become a Member of the Society for New Communications Research
June 4, 2006 | Leave a Comment
The Society for New Communication Research is a global nonprofit 501c3 think tank focused on intensive research and education on both the theoretical as well as the practical implications surrounding new communications methodologies, tools and technologies. The Society’s fellows comprise more than 40 futurists, scholars, business leaders, professional communicators, members of the media and technologists from around the globe. To continually build our knowledge and research base, we are always seeking to expand our membership and build an international virtual community of individuals and organizations who are involved and interested in new communications technology.
Joining the Society allows you the opportunity to receive our monthly newsletter with commentary from SNCR experts and updates on research initiatives, invitations to special events, the bi-annual Journal of New Communications Research, invitations to and discounts on all SNCR educational events. It also allows you to participate in the Society and our work by sharing your thoughts and commentary on our work and on the work you would like our researchers to investigate. Your financial support enables the SNCR to continue its ongoing research, publication and education initiatives. Ultimately, your support helps us all to better understand the impact of new communications tools, technologies and emerging modes of communication, and their effect on traditional media, professional communications, business and society.
Society Associate Member - $249.00
All of the membership benefits listed above, plus
- 1 complimentary ticket to the annual SNCR Research Symposium & Awards Gala (a $395 value)
All of the membership benefits listed above, plus:
- 2 complimentary tickets to the annual SNCR Research Symposium & Awards Gala (a $790 value)
- Onsite customized consultation, seminar or presentation with a SNCR Research Fellow
Become a Corporate Society Partner
How are new media technologies and the social media trend affecting your organization? Are you maximizing your potential to reach new and existing customers and clients and strengthen relationships with employees, partners, the media and other key audiences through the use of new communications tools and technologies?
Becoming a corporate partner with the Society not only grants your organization access to the society’s research and educational offerings, but also our Research Fellows, who comprise the leading thinkers and practitioners in the world of new communications and social media. We work with each of our corporate partners to assist them in learning about and implementing successful new communications programs and initiatives.
All Society Partners receive:
· All Society Sponsor benefits +
· SNCR Research Bundle
· Customized onsite training and/or research briefing by SNCR research fellows
Research Partner: $10,000 - $25,000
· Sponsorship of customized research project (Actual cost would depend on research project selected)
· Access to all research findings and to research fellow
· Sponsorship mention on final publications
· A minimum of one speaking engagement by the research fellow at a partner function
Other Ways to Get Involved:
Volunteer
We seek dedicated volunteers who possess a high level of recognized expertise in new media and social media and who exhibit a high level of commitment to supporting the mission of the SNCR. Those interested in participating can do so in a number ways:
- Join a committee
- Join the Vendor Council
- Apply to become a research fellow / advisory board member
The SNCR is also seeking graduate students who would like to intern as research associates. If you are interested in our volunteer or internship opportunities, please contact Jen McClure, Executive Director at jmcclure@sncr.org or call (650) 331-0083.
Event & Advertising Opportunities
Please contact SNCR Executive Director Jen McClure at (650) 331-0083 or jmcclure@sncr.org for more information about specific opportunities.
Easy Ways You Can Help
Every dollar we raise to support our work helps the Society increase the reach and scope of the work we are doing. Here are a few easy ways you can support our work:
Use iGive.org to make your online purchases and set your donations recipient to SNCR. iGive.org will allocate a percentage of all of your online purchases to support SNCR.
Tell a Friend. The Society is new and we need to get our message and our work out there. Tell your friends, family, and coworkers about SNCR and get them to become members.
Attend an event or a conference. The SNCR sponsors two events annually: The New Communications Forum in the Spring and the Annual Research Symposium & Awards Gala in the Fall.
Share your own ideas with the Society. SNCR is in its inaugural year, and we need your ideas and thoughts on how to grow and expand. Let us know how you think we can build our membership, attract partners and expand our research.
With your tax-deductible contribution to the Society for New Communications Research, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, you gain access to up-to-the-minute research and expertise on the evolving world of new communications.
Thank you for your support & participation!
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