Latest Trends and Best Practices for Social Media and New Communications to Be Discussed at 3rd Annual Society for New Communications Research Symposium & Awards Gala, November 14th, in Cambridge, MA
September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Cambridge, MA - September 18, 2008 - The Society for New Communications Research (http://www.sncr.org), a nonprofit global think tank dedicated to the advanced study of the latest developments in new media and communications, and their effect on traditional media and business models, communications, culture and society, will hold its 3rd Annual Research Symposium & Awards Gala on Friday, November 14th at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge, Mass (http://www.sncr.org/symposium08/). The event will feature the presentation of the Society’s Fellows’ latest research projects and winning case studies from around the world through the Society’s awards program. SNCR Research Fellows’ presentations will include:
- Results from the “Middleberg/SNCR Global Survey of Media in the Wired World,” presented by Don Middleberg and SNCR Executive Director Jen McClure
- Findings from SNCR Senior Fellow Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes ‘ benchmark study of “Social Media Adoption by the Inc. 500″
- “Analyzing Social Media in the 2008 Presidential Election,” presented by SNCR Fellows Emily Metzgar, Ph.D., Albert Maruggi & Michael Adolph
- Results from the “2008 Tribalization of Business” study, with SNCR Senior Fellow Francois Gossieaux and Ed Moran, Deloitte
- Insights from “The ROI of Online Press Releases” study, SNCR Fellows Shel Holtz & Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Ph.D. & Jiyan Wei, Vocus, SNCR Vendor Council member
- “Economic Decentralization and the Growth of the Small Business,” with SNCR Founding Fellow Steve King
Later that evening, the Society will hold a gala dinner to honor the winners of the 2008 Excellence in New Communications Awards. Each year the Society for New Communications Research presents these prestigious awards to honor corporations, governmental and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, media outlets, and individuals who are innovating the use of social media, ICT, mobile media, online communities and virtual worlds and collaborative technologies in the areas of business, media, and professional communications, including advertising, marketing, public relations and corporate communications, as well as entertainment, education, politics, and social initiatives. In addition, the SNCR Fellows will honor their choices for the SNCR Visionary of the Year, Innovator of the Year and Brand of the Year.
The 3rd Annual SNCR Research Symposium & Awards Gala is sponsored by BIA Information Network, LLC, Business Wire, iContact, Middleberg Communications, Vocus, and Social Media Club.
For more information and to register, visit http://www.sncr.org/symposium08/
About the Society for New Communications Research
The Society for New Communications Research is a nonprofit global 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 and society. 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 - office
(650) 387-8590 - mobile
jmcclure @ sncr.org
SNCR Announces Call for Papers for Journal of New Communications Research
September 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Society for New Communications Research is now seeking submissions and sponsors for the next issue of the Journal of New Communications Research. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2008.
RE: EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS
Articles should be based on original empirical research, as well as pieces focusing on the theory, strategy and tactical use of new media, social media and collaborative tools. 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 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.
Submission Guidelines:
Original Works. Articles that have been previously posted or published in whole or in part will not be considered for inclusion. The SNCR requests exclusive rights to selected papers for six months after publication of the JNCR.Literature Review. Research papers should include a literature review.
Format. Please submit written works in a Word or text file. All text, including title, headings, references, quotations, figure captions and tables should be typed double-spaced with one-inch margins. Please use a font size of 12.
Length. Manuscripts, including all references, tables and figures, should be approximately 3,500-5,000 words, and should not exceed 7,500 words. Submissions that significantly exceed this limit may not be accepted for review. Tables and figures are encouraged.
Style. For writing and editorial style, authors should follow APA guidelines (the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association). All text pages should be numbered.
Abstract & Keywords. All submissions should include a written abstract of 250 words or less and some keywords. The keywords will be used by readers to search for your article after it is published.
Those interested should submit their papers via email to journal_submission@sncr.org. no later than October 1, 2008. For more information, contact the Society at +1 (650) 331-0083 or via email at journal_submission@sncr.org.
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JNCR SPONSORSHIPS ALSO AVAILABLE
The Society also seeks financial support for this important project. Sponsorships allow us to pay for copyediting, design and publishing services and the creation of the JNCR wiki. There are several levels of sponsorship available:
JNCR Supporter: $500 – three copies of the JNCR + online access for 3 people in your organization ($180 value), 1/2 page acknowledgment in the Journal + name and link in wiki version
JNCR Sponsor: $750 - five copies of the JNCR + online access for 5 people in your organization ($300 value) and 1/2 page acknowledgment in the Journal; logo and link in wiki version
JNCR Donor: $1,200 – 10 copies of the JNCR + online access for 10 people in your organization ($600. value); full page acknowledgment in the Journal; logo, company description and link in wiki version
For more information, contact Jen McClure at jmcclure@sncr.org or call +1 (650) 331-0083.
Thank you for your participation in and support of this important SNCR program!
Middleberg Communications and Society for New Communications Research Announce First Annual Middleberg/SNCR Global Survey of Media in the Wired World
September 3, 2008 | 2 Comments
Palo Alto, Calif., September 3, 2008 – Middleberg Communications and the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR) today announced a collaboration to conduct the First Annual Middleberg/SNCR Global Survey of Media in the Wired World.
The survey is a reincarnation of the highly regarded Middleberg-Ross Survey, which public relations veteran Don Middleberg previously conducted in conjunction with associate professor Steven Ross, formerly with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. The survey was a valued resource for the public relations profession, chronicling journalists’ use of the Internet – detailing everything from their search patterns and email practices, to their views on the credibility of online information.
The new study will include an updated and expanded online survey as well as detailed case studies based on interviews with journalists from around the world. The research team will examine the effects of new media and communications developments, social media, and citizen journalism on journalists and the journalism profession.
All journalists are invited to participate in this research study. An online survey is available at http://www.surveytracker.net/scripts/survey.dll?AHID=03100D
Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the executive summary of the survey results and a special discount to attend the 2008 Society for New Communications Research Symposium, which will be held on Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge, Mass., where the initial findings will be shared.
The final results will be highlighted in the Society’s Journal of New Communications Research and published in a full report.
“I am delighted that our journalist survey work will continue. For those of us in public relations it is vital that we understand the new media channels journalists are using if we are to be effective communicators,” commented Middleberg. “Ever since I re-entered public relations two years ago after the sale of my first agency, resurrecting this study has been a major goal. One of the primary objectives of this survey is to help inform public relations professionals as to how they can communicate more efficiently and effectively with journalists, and provide more value to the journalistic community. The Society for New Communications Research is the perfect partner for this work and I look forward to an exciting first study.”
“We are honored to be a part of the re-launch of this important survey, which has a long history of providing valuable insight and information to the PR profession,” stated Jen McClure, executive director, Society for New Communications Research. “This study is needed today more than ever, due to the significant changes and developments that are affecting traditional media organizations, journalists, professional communications and the public relations industry.”
About Middleberg Communications
Middleberg Communications is a full-service, independently owned public relations agency with specialized expertise in the consumer, financial services, media, and technology markets. The agency places a major emphasis on achieving real, tangible goals that are designed to help our clients grow their businesses. Hallmarks of the firm are: smart, creative strategic thinking; in-depth media relations; and unbridled enthusiasm for achieving clients’ business goals – all supported by good old fashioned hard work. For more information, visit http://www.middlebergcommunications.com.
About the Society for New Communications Research
The Society for New Communications Research (SNCR) is a global nonprofit 501(c)(3) think tank dedicated to the advanced study of the latest developments in new media and communications, and their effect on traditional media and business models, communications, culture and society. The Society creates a bridge between the academic community and practitioners using these news tools and technologies. SNCR’s Fellows include a leading group of futurists, scholars, business leaders, professional communicators, members of the media and technologists from around the globe – all collaborating together on research initiatives, educational offerings and the establishment of best practices. For more information, visit http://sncr.org or call +1 (650) 331-0083.
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For more information, contact:
Jen McClure
(650) 331-0083
jmcclure@sncr.org
or
Don Middleberg
212-812-5664
914-629-3999 - mobile
don@middlebergcommunications.com
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