SNCR News - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/9604.xml SNCR News - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 http://www.prweb.com/userfiles/200606/logo119374_small.JPG Happy Image http://www.prweb.com/ Nonprofit Organizations Lead the Way in Social Media Adoption According to Society for New Communications Research Chair Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes and Eric Mattson of Financial Insite http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2583924.htm Nonprofits are outpacing corporations and academic institutions in their adoption of social media, for the second year in a row, according to a new research study, conducted by Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes, Ph.D., Senior Fellow and Research Chair of the Society for New Communications Research and Chancellor Professor of Marketing at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Eric Mattson, CEO of Financial Insite Inc. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2583924.htm Fortune 500 Corporate Blog Adoption Slow and Steady According to Society for New Communications Research Chair Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes and Eric Mattson of Financial Insite http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2349014.htm The Fortune 500 are farther along in their adoption of public-facing corporate blogs than previous data has suggested according to a new study. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2349014.htm Social Media Experts, Visionaries, Authors, Journalists - and Twitter Experts - Featured Speakers at New Communications Forum '09 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2338174.htm NewComm Forum 2009 to be Held April 27-29, 2009 in San Francisco, Calif. (PRWeb Apr 20, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2338174.htm Fifth Annual NewComm Forum To Be Held in San Francisco April 27-29, 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/newcommforum/sncr/prweb2130454.htm Leaders in New Communications and Social Media to Gather to Discuss Latest Technologies, Trends and Best Practices (PRWeb Feb 20, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/newcommforum/sncr/prweb2130454.htm Society for New Communications Research Announces 2009 Fellows; Names Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes Research Chair http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb1962984.htm SNCR 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 (PRWeb Feb 5, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb1962984.htm Colleges and Universities Adopt Social Media to Recruit and Research Potential Students; Outpace Corporate Adoption of New Communications Tools and Technologies http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1886224.htm Society for New Communications Research Senior Fellow Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes and Eric Mattson Lead First Longitudinal Study of Social Media Adoption by the Higher Education Sector. (PRWeb Jan 20, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1886224.htm Society for New Communications Research Issues Call for Fellows; Announces 2009 Research Roadmap http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1691764.htm The Society for New Communications Research announces its call for Fellows and 2009 research and education roadmap. In 2009 the SNCR Fellows will focus on social media metrics and measurement, adoption of Web 2.0 tools and technologies by small businesses, large enterprises, and the higher education sector; new developments in mobile media; new business models for news organizations and the growing impact of social media and connective technologies on business and the economy. The SNCR Fellows will collaborate on a volunteer basis on original research and educational programs. The application deadline is December 29th, 2008. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1691764.htm Society for New Communications Research Honors Award Winners - Winning Social Media Case Studies Now Published on NewCommReview.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1624994.htm The Society for New Communications Research announced the winners of the 2008 SNCR Excellence in New Communications Awards at the 3rd Annual SNCR Research Symposium & Awards Gala held at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge Mass. on Friday, November 14th. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1624994.htm Society for New Communications Research Names Twitter, Dell and Industry Analysts / Authors Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff 2008 Innovator, Visionary and Brand of the Year Award Winners http://www.prweb.com/releases/sncr/awards/prweb1514584.htm The Society for New Communications Research today announced the Society's Fellows' choices for the Visionaries of the Year, Innovators of the Year and Brand of the Year as part of the Society's annual Excellence in New Communications Awards program. These special award winners and the winners of the Excellence in New Communications Awards competition will be honored at the 3rd Annual Society for New Communications Research Symposium & Awards Gala, which will be held at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge Mass. on Friday, November 14th. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/sncr/awards/prweb1514584.htm Society for New Communications Research Issues New Whitepaper, "Exploring the ROI of Online Press Releases" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1500814.htm Study's Findings to Also Be Presented in a Webinar and at 3rd Annual SNCR Research Symposium (PRWeb Oct 21, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1500814.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1348554.htm The Society for New Communications Research, 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 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. (PRWeb Sep 18, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1348554.htm Middleberg Communications and Society for New Communications Research Announce First Annual Middleberg/SNCR Global Survey of Media in the Wired World http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1283754.htm Middleberg Communications and the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR) announce a collaboration to conduct the First Annual Middleberg/SNCR Global Survey of Media in the Wired World. The study is a reincarnation of the highly regarded Middleberg-Ross survey and 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. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1283754.htm Changing Patterns of Influence Through Social Media Explored in New Research Report -- Study Conducted by Society for New Communications Research, Sponsored by Institute for Public Relations and Wieck Media http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1183954.htm Social media case studies and strategies from the American Red Cross, Blendtec, The Coca-Cola Company, Emerson Process Management, the Mayo Clinic, MARC Research, Quicken Loans, and the Seattle Union Gospel Mission highlight the full research report released this week by the Society for New Communications Research (http://sncr.org). "New Media, New Influencers and Implications for Public Relations" also features detailed findings from a survey of communications and marketing professionals focused on changing patterns of influence resulting from social media and other new communications technologies. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1183954.htm Social Media Usage by the Inc. 500 Nearly Doubles in Just One Year: Society for New Communications Research Senior Fellow Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes and Eric Mattson Lead First Longitudinal Study of Corporate Social Media Adoption http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1125574.htm Thirty-nine percent of the Inc. 500 are now blogging, a 20 percent increase in just one year according to a new research study, "Social Media in the Inc. 500." The study was conducted by Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes, Ph.D., Chancellor Professor of Marketing at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Senior Fellow of the Society for New Communications Research and Eric Mattson, CEO of Financial Insite Inc., a Seattle-based research firm. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1125574.htm Word of Mouth, Insights, Customer Loyalty Biggest Benefits of Online Communities, Says New Study by Beeline Labs, Deloitte and Society for New Communications Research http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1112534.htm The greatest value of online communities is increasing word of mouth (35%), increasing brand awareness (28%), bringing new ideas into the organization faster (24%) and increasing customer loyalty (24%), according to a survey of organizations using online communities conducted by Beeline Labs, Deloitte, and the Society for New Communications Research. "The 2008 Tribalization of Business" study found that the greatest obstacles to making a community work are not technology-related or getting funding, but getting people involved in the community (51%), finding enough time to manage the community (45%), and attracting people to the community (34%). For more information about the study, contact: Francois Gossieaux, francois@beelinelabs.com, 617-899-1698Lois Kelly, lkelly@beelinelabs.com, 401-333-5464Jen McClure, SNCR, jmcclure@sncr.org (650) 331-0083 (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1112534.htm Society for New Communications Research Announces Call for Entries for 2008 Excellence in New Communications Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1098064.htm The Society for New Communications Research today announced a call for entries for the 2008 Excellence in New Communications Awards. This prestigious awards program honors innovation in 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. Entrants are asked to submit detailed case studies outlining their initiatives and technologies. The deadline for entries is September 8th, 2008 (PRWeb Jul 14, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1098064.htm Society for New Communications Research Study Finds That Press Releases Are Not Just for Press Anymore; Research Sponsored by Vocus, Inc. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb988434.htm The press release is no longer just a tool for public relations professionals. In fact, marketing professionals and small business owners now use press releases with just as much frequency as PR professionals, according to a new Society for New Communications Research study, "Exploring the ROI of Online Press Releases," which was sponsored by SNCR Vendor Council member Vocus. Furthermore, the press release was once used to attract the attention of journalists and media outlets. Now, it is used to accomplish a much greater range of goals including reaching bloggers, driving website traffic, and search engine optimization (SEO). The results of the study will be shared in a presentation led by SNCR executive director Jen McClure at the 2008 Vocus Users Conference, which will be held June 4-6 in Washington, DC. (PRWeb Jun 2, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb988434.htm Society for New Communications Research Seeks Participants for Study Sponsored by Vocus, "Exploring the ROI of Online Press Releases" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb817754.htm The Society for New Communications Research has launched a new research study, sponsored by Vocus, titled "Exploring the ROI of Online Press Releases." Through a survey and case studies, the research team will explore how the value of press releases has traditionally been measured and how that is changing as a result of how press releases are being used by the PR/marketing profession today. It will address the question: What are appropriate measurements of value today? And it will explore the larger question of how the PR profession is evolving. The SNCR invites public relations and marketing professionals to participate in this research survey. All participants will receive a complimentary copy of the executive summary of the final report and a special discount to attend New Communications Forum, April 22-25, in Sonoma County, Calif., where the initial findings will be released in a special session. (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb817754.htm Society for New Communications Research Releases Best Practices for Blogger Relations Tip Sheet http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb762964.htm The Best Practices Committee of the Society for New Communications Research has released it's latest Tip Sheet, "Best Practices for Blogger Relations." The Tip Sheet will be made available to SNCR members free of charge. It is also available to non-members for a $25 donation. The Fellows of the Society for New Communications Research will share more best practices at SNCR's annual conference, New Communications Forum, which will be held April 22-25, 2008 in Sonoma County, CA. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb762964.htm New Communications Forum 2008 to Be Held April 22-25, 2008 in Sonoma County, Calif. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb700593.htm Event to Focus on the Impact of Social Media, Citizen Journalism and the Latest Developments in Media and Communications (PRWeb Feb 19, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb700593.htm Society for New Communications Research Announces 2008 Fellows http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb658934.htm The Society for New Communications Research, a global, nonprofit think tank focused on the latest developments in media and communications, today announced its 2008 Fellows. These new Fellows join the Society's existing group of business leaders, scholars, professional communicators, members of the media, futurists and technologists from around the globe. The Society's Fellows collaborate on original research and educational programs focused on the advanced study of emerging trends and developments in media and communications, and their effect on business, professional communications, media and society. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb658934.htm Society for New Communications Research Announces 2007 Excellence in New Communications Award Winners http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575316.htm The Society for New Communications Research has announced the 2007 SNCR Excellence in New Communications Award Winners. The Society's awards honor the work of individuals, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and media outlets that are pioneering the use of social media, ICT, mobile media, online communities, virtual worlds and collaborative technologies in the areas of media, marketing, public relations, advertising, entertainment, education, politics and social initiatives. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575316.htm Society for New Communications Research to Share Winning Case Studies and Latest Research at 2nd Annual Research Symposium & Awards Gala December 5-6, 2007 in Boston http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb568382.htm The Society for New Communications Research, 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, culture and society, will hold its 2nd Annual Research Symposium & Awards Gala on December 5-6, 2007 at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston, Mass. 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. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb568382.htm Spending on Conversational Marketing to Outpace Traditional Marketing by 2012 According to New Study by TWI Surveys, Inc. on Behalf of Society for New Communications Research; Findings Featured in Joseph Jaffe's New Book, Join the Conversation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb561864.htm New research indicates that spending on social media and conversational marketing will outpace that of traditional marketing by 2012, according to a study conducted by TWI Surveys, Inc. on behalf of the Society for New Communications Research and Joseph Jaffe. This and many other significant findings are featured in Joseph Jaffe's new book, Join the Conversation, which became available today, published by John Wiley & Sons. More than eighty percent of all respondents projected that by 2012 they will spend at least as much on conversational marketing as traditional marketing. (PRWeb Oct 17, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb561864.htm Society for New Communications Research Seeks Participants for Study on New Media, New Influencers and Implications for Public Relations Research Funded by Institute for Public Relations and Wieck Media http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb553315.htm The Society for New Communications Research has been awarded a research grant from the Institute for Public Relations and Wieck Media . The research study titled "New Media, New Influencers and Implications for the PR Profession," will explore the impact of Web 2.0 and social media tools on communications and the public relations profession. Through surveys and case studies, the research team will investigate how our conceptions of media and influence are evolving, how the role of PR is being redefined and what new skills are needed. PR, corporate and marketing communications professionals experienced in the use of social media in their communications initiatives are invited to participate in this research. A survey questionnaire is posted on New Communications Review. (PRWeb Sep 13, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb553315.htm Society for New Communications Research Announces Call for Entries for 2008 Excellence in New Communications Awards Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb546178.htm The Society for New Communications Research announces its call for entries for its 2007 Excellence in New Communications Awards program. The deadline for submissions and nominations is September 28, 2007. The prestigious awards recognize innovative organizations and individuals pioneering the use of new media and communications and social media in the areas of marketing, public relations and internal communications, advertising, media, politics, entertainment, academics, community and cultural development. The awards will be presented at the SNCR Symposium & Awards Gala, December 5-6, 2007 in Boston, MA. The leading award winners will be featured in presentations at the Symposium program. Additionally, all of the award-winning case studies will be published in the New Communications Review. Awards will be granted in six divisions: Corporate, Government, Media, Nonprofit/NGO, Professional (Individual) and Academic in seven categories: Blog, Podcast, Video, Wiki and Collaborative Tools, Community and Virtual Worlds, Mobile Media and Technology Innovation. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb546178.htm Society for New Communications Research Announces Spring/Summer Issue of the Journal of New Communications Research http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb533591.htm The Society for New Communications Research today announced the availability of the Spring/Summer 2007 issue of the Journal of New Communications Research. This issue features six papers on a wide range of topics, including: the effects of social media on the public relations profession; the impact of the Internet on social capital in America; an examination of the healthcare blogosphere; adoption of social media by the Inc. 500; an exploration of the effects of new media on traditional media and a report that outlines best practices for the development of corporate blogging policies and features case studies on EDS, IBM, Intuit and Novell. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb533591.htm New Communications Forum 2007 to be Held March 7-9, 2007 at Venetian in Las Vegas http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb496734.htm The 3rd Annual New Communications Forum (http://www.newcommforum.com) will take place March 7-9, 2007 at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. (PRWeb Jan 12, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb496734.htm FreeAdvice.com Launches Group Weblog, Legal Soapbox to Complement Leading Online Legal Information Resource http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb351512.htm FreeAdvice.com, the leading consumer-oriented legal advice and information website has launched a group blog, Legal Soapbox, to complement FreeAdvice.com, which helps people and business owners find answers to their legal questions and solutions to their legal problems. The group blog provides a platform for legal experts and law bloggers to comment on breaking legal news, court decisions, proposed legislation, newsworthy trials and their significance to the public. Legal Soapbox also features the latest legal news stories from the AP, as well as notable new court decisions and links to other popular law blogs. Legal Soapbox represents the first step in Advice Company's plan to add blogs to all its information and advice sites. (PRWeb Feb 27, 2006)

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