SAGE’ online community of researchers hits 10,000 members - October 3, 2011
Academic publisher SAGE has announced that Methodspace, the interdisciplinary online network for the community of researchers, has now reached over 10,000 members. Launched in March 2009, Methodspace was devised to facilitate online discussion about all aspects of research methodology. Registered users can participate in discussions… Read More
TechTarget launches new social media platform – TechTarget Social Engage - September 21, 2011
Technology media company TechTarget, Inc., US, has announced the release of TechTarget Social Engage, an innovative new social media platform that enables technology buyers to collaborate with other buyers simultaneously across different online media. TechTarget's Social Engage platform allows technology buyers to participate in real-time online discussions with their… Read More
IMLS launches new blog – UpNext! - August 26, 2011
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced the launch of a new blog, UpNext! The primary goal of the blog is to be a relevant and engaging online community where readers and contributors have a collaborative, open, and transparent environment to share… Read More
Elsevier’s SciVal Experts announce participation in DIRECT2Experts pilot project - August 23, 2011
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced that 14 institutions that use its directory of research expertise, SciVal Experts, now participate in DIRECT2Experts. This online network allows users from academic institutions throughout the US to find potential research collaborators, regardless of their local platforms and tools. … Read More
Ziff Davis Enterprise launches fully integrated social media solution for technology professionals - August 23, 2011
Integrated media firm Ziff Davis Enterprise (ZDE), US, has announced that it has launched Smart Social, a turnkey social media solution that leverages industry expertise and existing professional networks to engage qualified group members, based on specified criteria, to drive high-level discussions and deep engagements. … Read More
W3C launches agile track for speedy creation of web technology - August 17, 2011
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has announced an agile track for developers and businesses to create web technology within W3C's international community of experts. The aim is to support the rapid evolution of web technology. W3C has designed W3C Community Groups to promote diverse… Read More
Frankfurt Book Fair plans blog posts series by publishing industry leaders - August 16, 2011
The Frankfurt Book Fair has announced that it will launch a new series on its blog entitled 'EveryThink'. The series will comprise a set of posts by 20 experts working in the publishing and media industries, all of whom have been asked for their opinion on… Read More
Amazon unveils networking site for Kindle users - August 9, 2011
Online books retailer Amazon.com, Inc., US, has reportedly launched a social networking site for Kindle users to discuss and share notes on e-books. The site, kindle.amazon.com, allows users to set up profile pages, make notes on the e-books they read and share… Read More
Allen Press launches mailing and distribution blog, MailBlogx - August 3, 2011
Publishing services provider Allen Press, Inc., US, has announced the launch of a new blog called MailBlogx, a mailing and distribution resource for scholarly and special interest publishers. The new blog will be a place for publishers who need to find out the latest information… Read More
New blog network launches on ScientificAmerican.com - July 6, 2011
Science magazine Scientific American has launched a new blog network which unites editorial, independent and group blogs under the magazine's banner. The community of 60 bloggers provide authoritative information and insights about science and technology, and their roles in global affairs. The blog network, overseen… Read More
