Membership
We Invite You to Become a Member of the Society for New Communications Research
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 Academic Member - $249 (Available to students & faculty)
• Access to SNCR member wiki / online member community
• Newsletter with commentary from SNCR experts & updates on research initiatives
• SNCR quarterly Best Practices Tip Sheets
• Subscription to the biannual Journal of New Communications Research (a $120 value)
• Subscription to SNCR Research reports
• 20% Members-only discount on the annual New Communications Forum
• 20% Members-only discount on the SNCR Symposium & Awards Gala
• 20% Members-only discount on SNCR teleseminars & webinars
• Discounts on Fellows’ books and publications
• Invitations to & discounts on special events with academic, media & business leaders
Society Associate Member - $495
• Access to SNCR member wiki / online member community
• Newsletter with commentary from SNCR experts & updates on research initiatives
• SNCR quarterly Best Practices Tip Sheets
• Subscription to the biannual Journal of New Communications Research (a $120 value)
• Subscription to SNCR Research reports
• 20% Members-only discount on the annual New Communications Forum
• 20% Members-only discount on the SNCR Symposium & Awards Gala
• 20% Members-only discount on SNCR teleseminars & webinars
• Discounts on Fellows’ books and publications
• Invitations to & discounts on special events with academic, media & business leaders
• Access to SNCR member wiki / online member community
• Newsletter with commentary from SNCR experts & updates on research initiatives
• SNCR quarterly Best Practices Tip Sheets
• Subscription to the Journal of New Communications Research (a $120 value)
• SNCR Research reports
• $495 discount to NewComm Forum + members only discounts for all employees
• $200 discount on the SNCR Symposium & Awards Gala + members only discounts for all employees
• 1 free teleseminar or webinar + members only discounts for all online training for all employees
• Discounts on Fellows’ books and publications
• Invitations to & discounts on special events with academic, media & business leaders
• Access to SNCR member wiki / online member community for up to five employees
• Newsletter with commentary from SNCR experts & updates on research initiatives
• SNCR quarterly Best Practices Tip Sheets
• Subscription to the Journal of New Communications Research (a $120 value)
• 1 complimentary registration for the annual NewComm Forum + members only discounts for all employees (a $1095 value)
• 1 complimentary registration for the annual SNCR Awards Gala & Research Symposium + members only discounts for all employees (a $495 value)
• 1 customized webinar or teleseminar for your team featuring a SNCR Fellow/Face-to-face training available for an additional charge
• SNCR Research Bundle: All research reports + a customized research briefing by SNCR research fellows
• Discounts on Fellows’ books and publications
• Invitations to & discounts on special events with academic, media & business leaders
Society Corporate Partner: $10,000 - $25,000
Becoming a Corporate Partner of the Society not only provides your organization access to the SNCR’s research, education and best practices offerings, but also our Research Fellows, the leading thinkers and practitioners in the world of new communications and social media. We work with each of our members to assist them in learning about and implementing successful new communications programs and initiatives.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
• Access to SNCR member wiki / online member community for up to five employees
• Newsletter with commentary from SNCR experts & updates on research initiatives
• SNCR quarterly Best Practices Tip Sheets
• Subscription to the Journal of New Communications Research (a $120 value)
• 1 complimentary registration for the annual NewComm Forum + members only discounts for all employees (a $1095 value)
• 1 complimentary registration for the annual SNCR Awards Gala & Research Symposium + members only discounts for all employees (a $495 value)
• 1 customized webinar or teleseminar for your team featuring a SNCR Fellow/Face-to-face available for an additional charge
• SNCR Research Bundle: All research reports + a customized research briefing by SNCR research fellows
• Discounts on Fellows’ books and publications
• Invitations to & discounts on special events with academic, media & business leaders
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ENHANCEMENT
• Sponsorship of customized research project (Actual cost depends on scope of research & number of sponsors)
• Early access to all research findings and to the SNCR Research Fellows’ expertise and analysis
• Full survey results and analysis
• Case studies and analysis
• Sponsorship acknowledgement on final research report
• Sponsored podcasts of case study interviews presented by SNCR & sponsored by Corporate Partner
• Executive summary of research published in Journal of New Communications Research with featured sponsorship by Corporate Partner
• Press releases announcing study, research findings and highlighting Corporate Partner’s sponsorship
• Best Practices Tip Sheet with featured sponsorship acknowledgement of Corporate Partner
• Presentations developed based on the research to be presented at NewComm Forum and/or SNCR Annual Research Symposium with featured sponsorship acknowledgement of Corporate Partner
• Full event sponsorship benefits at event where research is presented
• Wide promotion and publicity of research study and Corporate Partner’s sponsorship
• One face-to-face research briefing or speaking engagement by a SNCR Fellow at an employee, customer or partner function (Travel expenses not included in membership fee)
For more information about membership, contact Dawn Sonntag Ruso at druso@sncr.org or call (949) 929-3328.
Other Ways You Can Get Involved with the Society for New Communications Research
Your support helps the Society increase the reach and scope of the work we are doing. Here are a few easy ways you can support SNCR’s mission:
- Make a tax-deductible donation using DonateNow!
- With your tax-deductible contribution to the Society for New Communications Research, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, you support research, education and best practice initiatives focused on the evolving world of new communications.
- 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.
- Attend a conference or event. SNCR sponsors two events annually: The New Communications Forum in the Spring and the Annual Research Symposium & Awards Gala in the Fall.
- Submit an article to the Journal of New Communications Research.
- Enter the Excellence in New Communications Awards Program.
- Sponsor a research project.
- Apply to become a SNCR Fellow
The Society for New Communications Research Fellowship Program
The Society for New Communications Research Fellowship is a one-year, volunteer-based program. The Society issues a call for Fellows once each year. All business leaders, professional communicators, members of the media, futurists, scholars and technologists from around the globe are welcome to apply. Applicants are asked to complete the membership application, provide a detailed summary of their professional background, and submit a research proposal that is in line with our research roadmap, as well as three professional/academic references. Those who are selected are expected to volunteer at least 10-12 hours per month of their time to SNCR, conducting independent research in line with their proposals and/or other SNCR-sponsored research and education projects. The fellowship program is highly competitive. In 2008 only one in four applicants was selected. The Society accepts a maximum of 12 Fellows each year.
For more information, call +1 (650) 331-0083 or email Jen McClure, SNCR Executive Director at jmcclure [at] sncr.org
