Join the We Media Community
Invent and Participate Through Membership
You are invited to join, influence, inform and inspire the We Media Community. We are a global network of companies and individuals committed to harnessing the power of media, communication and human ingenuity for the common good.
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Why Join?
The We Media Community reflects the wisdom of a diverse network of individuals and companies from across industries who believe the power of media, communication and human ingenuity should be applied to innovate in business AND to make the world better through media.
The We Media Community is the antithesis of trade and professional associations that seeks to define, defend and extend narrow interests. The We Media Community connects traditionally isolated silos of knowledge and interests to enable ideas, expertise and opportunities to flow across industries and sectors, worldwide.
Together we seek new collaborations, new relationships and new ways of thinking.
Members of the We Media Community support and inform each other, and we work with each other on projects, investments and actions that reflect these common goals:
- We help each other understand and use expanding media and communications technologies both to innovate in business and to create better-informed global citizens.
- We learn from and embolden each other to create a world that is not only better-connected to information but one that is more capable of applying information for the common good.
- We want to work with each other to do something – to apply what we know, to invest, to take risks and to see something new and powerful emerge from our connection and collaboration.
The community is organized and facilitated by iFOCOS, a non-profit media think tank and futures lab. More about iFOCOS here.
The Power of Us
We Media itself is an idea: it’s a counterpoint to “The” media. In a world connected by digital information networks and devices, the power to produce and distribute media and communications services is now in everyone’s hands. That includes grass roots groups, bloggers and independent media creators, as well as institutions large and small that share space, time and attention with everyone else in the connected society. A new creative class of technology entrepreneurs, dreamers, inventors, story-tellers and digital media producers is fueling a relentless cycle of innovation in communications. The outcome is uncertain (more about that here).
Key Value
As a member and participant in the We Media Community, you and your company will be better-positioned to identify and respond to opportunities for innovation, to achieve greater social impact through your work, and to expand your knowledge, perspective and professional network.
Members tap into the shared knowledge and collective intelligence of a global, cross-sector community of thinkers, leaders and innovators who inspire and learn from each other, create new relationships and develop new projects to benefit all segments of society.
Who Should Join?
The community connects individuals and organizations working in a variety of intersecting fields connected by an interest in innovative applications of media, communications and technology. This includes: journalism, advertising, visual and performing arts, public relations, marketing, blogging, entertainment, finance, venture capital, private equity, telecommunications, research, healthcare, consumer electronics, philanthropy, non-governmental and non-profit organizations, advocacy, public policy, government, research and education.
Members Include:
- The Associated Press (USA)
- WashingtonPost.Newsweek Interactive (USA)
- Suburban Newspapers of America (USA)
- Update - Center for Journalism Education (Denmark)
- University of Miami School of Communication
The community is a living laboratory - members play a key role in informing, learning from and doing business with each other. We participate in and contribute to events, research and projects and cross-sector industry councils, and we seek opportunities to work with each other.
Members-Only Activities
Members connect year-round through a members-only web siteand at the annual We Media Miami global conference.
Networking and Innovation Marketplace
Use the members-only networking and communications tools to seek solutions to your problems - and to help other members solve their problems. Find new business partners, clients, investors, consultants - or share ideas, questions and suggestions to inspire innovative applications of media and technology. Through it you can:
- Network with one another to find exactly the individual you need.
- Schedule Meetings: An integrated calendar empowers you to set up meetings.
- Share Your Knowledge: Share research, participate in one-on-one private discussions or public group discussions.
- Share Files and Other Media
- Post and review RFPs and Job Openings
Corporate and Individual Membership Tiers
Membership fees support research, projects, publications and tools to connect and strengthen the community. The fee structure accommodates and encourages a diverse participation by individuals, companies, startups, nonprofits, NGOs, educators and educational institutions.
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$2,500 |
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$300 |
$150 |
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Freedom Circle |
Free - Join By Doing. See application for more information. |
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*Small Businesses and Startups: Companies in business less than five years, or with fewer than 10 employees.
Benefits
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iFOCOS Global Partners play a key role identifying program and collaboration opportunities. They are key supporters and participants in the We Media Community, with benefits that include:
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Corporate and Global Partner Members: To discuss further and arrange payment by invoice, contact: info AT ifocos DOT org.
