PALO ALTO, Calif. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) September 4, 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.

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

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

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.

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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