Society for New Communications Research to Announce Findings of Four New Research Studies at NewComm Forum ‘08

NewCommForum ’08 to Take Place April 22-25. 2008 in Sonoma County, Calif.

PALO ALTO, Calif.—April 4, 2008 – The Society for New Communications Research, a nonprofit think tank focused on new media and communications, today announced that it will feature findings from its four latest research studies at the 4th Annual New Communications Forum (http://www.newcommforum.com). At NewComm Forum ’08, which will be held at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa in Sonoma County, Calif., April 22-25, SNCR will share findings from four recent studies, including:

• “New Media, New Influencers and Implications for the PR Profession”
• “Measuring Progress and Success in Online Business Communities”
• “Exploring the Link Between Customer Care & Brand Reputation in the Age of Social Media”
• “Exploring the ROI of Online Press Releases”

In addition, several of the Society’s Fellows will also share their latest independent research.
NewComm Forum is one of the world’s leading conferences focusing on the latest trends in new and emerging media and communications platforms. Presenters and instructors include the Fellows of the Society for New Communications Research, as well as other senior communications professionals who have pioneered the use of new communications and social media. They will share their expertise as early adopters of these new tools in more than 40 conference sessions in five tracks focusing on:

* New Communications Strategies for Public Relations & Corporate Communications
* New Communications Strategies for Marketing & Advertising
* The Changing Face of Journalism & The New Business of the News Media
* Social Media in Politics & Public Sector Communications
* Global Trends & Developments in New Communications in Business, Media & Entertainment

NewComm Forum provides an in-depth, hands-on exploration of the future of media and communications, and teaches communications professionals the strategy and tactics to effectively use these new tools. In addition to a rich educational experience filled with knowledge sharing, discussions, insights and debates, participants will enjoy the opportunity to relax and talk with colleagues and friends and the leading thinkers in new communications and social media in the relaxed and elegant setting of California’s wine country. The full NewComm Forum 2008 conference program can be viewed at: http://www.newcommforum.com.

NewComm Forum 2008 is presented by the Society for New Communications Research and sponsored by Blogging Systems, Business Wire, CirclePoint, CleanPix, Conference Calls Unlimited, iContact, Nuance, Radian6, Visible Technologies, Voce Communications, Vocus, Wasala Communications and Wieck Media. Association sponsors include: the Institute for Public Relations, Online News Association and Social Media Club. Media/analyst sponsors include BlogHer, Corante, Tekrati, Silicon Valley Watcher and Social Media Today.

About the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR)

The Society for New Communications Research is a global nonprofit 501(c)(3) think tank dedicated to the advanced study of new communications tools, technologies and emerging modes of communication, and their effect on traditional media, professional communications, business, culture and society. For more information about the Society for New Communications Research, visit http://www.sncr.org or call +1 (650) 331-0083.

Media Contact:

Jen McClure
Executive Director
Society for New Communications Research
(650) 331-0083
jmcclure@sncr.org

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