The New Communications Forum (NCF) was a conference and community focused on the evolving landscape of digital and social media communications.
Key Details
- The NCF was founded in 2004 by Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson, two pioneers in the field of digital and social media communications.
- The conference was designed to bring together professionals, academics, and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in digital communications.
- The NCF covered a wide range of topics, including social media, online communities, corporate blogging, podcasting, video, and other emerging communication channels.
- The conference was known for its interactive format, with a focus on panel discussions, case studies, and hands-on workshops rather than traditional presentations.
- Over the years, the NCF attracted a global audience of communication professionals, including public relations practitioners, marketers, corporate communicators, and digital strategists.
- In addition to the annual conference, the NCF also maintained an active online community and blog, providing resources and insights on the evolving digital communications landscape.
- The conference was considered a leading event for staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in digital and social media communications.
- The NCF ran annually from 2004 to 2012, before eventually being discontinued as the digital communications field became more mainstream and the need for a dedicated conference diminished.
- However, the legacy of the NCF continues to influence the way communication professionals approach and leverage digital and social media channels in their work.