More than a professional association, the Council of Communication Management (CCM) is a true community of senior-level colleagues, built on a foundation of shared trust and mutual respect. They are a highly interactive, collegial group and are passionate about helping each other and their organizations succeed. Many members have formed lifelong connections that transcend their everyday work lives.  For more information, please go to: https://www.ccmconnection.com/.

The National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) is a national not-for-profit professional network of federal, state and local government employees who disseminate information within and outside government. Its members are editors, writers, graphic artists, video professionals, broadcasters, photographers, information specialists and agency spokespersons. The principal purpose of NAGC is the advancement of communications as an essential professional resource at every level of national, state and local government.

For more information, please go to: http://www.nagc.com.

Social Media Club is a community for people who are personally passionate or professionally inclined towards an interest in blogs, wikis, tagging, podcasts, consumer generated content, online video and the social networks that connect global neighborhoods. The Club hosts conversations that explore key issues facing our society as technologies transform the way we connect, communicate, collaborate and relate to each other. Social Media Club’s primary mission is to promote media literacy, promote standard technologies, encourage ethical behavior and share best practices across the community.

The Club's membership includes communications professionals, large corporations, media companies, small businesses, independent consultants, creative artists, citizen journalists, non-profit organizations, technology companies, writers, developers, entrepreneurs and a diverse array of everyday people. We are active in over 60 cities around the world and expanding globally, bringing together people from diverse background for conversations that matter.

For more information, please go to http://www.socialmediaclub.org.

The Federal Communicators Network (FCN) formed in 1996 as a national organization for Federal communicators to help bring reinvention information to front-line Federal workers and "create an environment for reinvention to flourish."

FCN has more than 600 members, 75% of which are from Federal agencies, offices, and military establishments in Washington DC, across the country and around the world. The remaining 25% are from the legislative and judicial branches; interagency, international, nonprofit, and private groups; state and local organizations, and Federal unions. With this range of talent, expertise, and circulation, the FCN is a powerful agent for communicating the message of better government.

Membership to FCN is open to all Federal employees willing and able to promote better government that costs less and delivers results Americans care about. In addition, non-government persons engaged in communication or public relations whose professional activities enhance, further, or support the objectives of the FCN, are also welcome to join.

For more information, contact Jeff Brooke at jbrooke@gpo.gov.

With more than 5.5 million monthly page views, Mashable is the world's largest blog focused on social networks and Web 2.0 news. Mashable's readers include the most tech-savvy early adopters, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, influencers, Web 2.0 aficionados and technology journalists.

For more information, please go to: http://mashable.com/.

The Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA) is Chicago's only interactive-centric professional organization dedicated to the enhancement and acceleration of business opportunities, professional development, and exponential networking for over 900 interactive marketing professionals in Chicago.

Founded in 1997, CIMA remains one of the veteran interactive associations in the country with critical emphasis on thought-leadership and cross-media outreach through forums, panels and seminars with experts from our Windy City and beyond. Events are held monthly on third Thursdays of most months and we welcome members and non-members alike. Members receive a tremendous value for their investment, which includes: members-only access to special social events, the membership directory and job postings; discounts to all CIMA social and educational events as well as select industry conference fees; professional development opportunities & networking opportunities within the industry.

For more information, please go to: http://chicagoima.org.

O'Dwyer's is the trusted source for those seeking the inside news of public relations. In fact, Jack O'Dwyer's Newsletter is recognized as "the bible of PR" by the New York Times. They've been covering the field for over 40 years through their weekly newsletter, monthly magazine, directories, guides and website. Fiercely independent, they continue to provide news, analysis and commentary not found on any other PR website or in any other PR publication.

For more information, please go to: http://www.odwyerpr.com/

Brandchannel is dedicated to providing the world's leading online exchange about branding. Provoking the dialogue on brands, their free resources include original articles, a continuous news blog and weekly debates, industry expert white papers and global listings of jobs, agencies, and conferences for branding professionals. Join a community of practitioners, thought leaders, and brand enthusiasts from over 120 countries and visit http://www.brandchannel.com/home/ to expand your view.
 
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