Networking Organisations

160 CHARACTERS
160 Characters is a membership association for individuals and companies for the mobile messaging industry. Activities include monthly knowledge and networking events, lobbying, weekly newsletter
and online resources including a comprehensive news portal about mobile messaging. A comprehensive programme of mobile marketing training has just been launched.

BEYOND BRICKS
Beyond Bricks is the UK's leading online community for digital entrepreneurs. We have a unique resource of online networking, with over 4,500 members profiled and actively chatting on relevant e-business topics. Search for partners, customers, ideas and inspiration.

ECADEMY
Ecademy was established in 1998 with the principles of "Community, Content, Commerce" and that conversations create transactions. It has evolved into a "trusted business network" connecting business people from all types of company size & industry. Ecademy's focus is on NRM - Network Relationship Management services to individuals and companies who wish to utilise the extensive Ecademy platform and experience in building trusted business networks for themselves. It's free to join and participate in the network.

E-CONSULTANCY
e-consultancy provides access to the best UK e-business information and advice, both online and offline. e-consultancy.com has 25,000+ pages of content and over 8,000 registered users, 30% of whom are
CEOs, Directors or Senior Management."

ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING.ORG
Electronic Publishing Org is a discussion forum for professionals from online, digital and electronic publishing.

E-MINT
E-mint is an independent organization for community professionals and people interested in the theory or practice of online communities and are based in Europe.

E-WOMENFORUM
The e-womenforum was launched in 2000 to bring together professional women working in the digital economy. Our goal is to provide a forum for the sharing of knowledge and best practice. We host quality
learning events that encourage a sense of community as well as opportunities for trading experience in what works and what doesn't in ebusiness. The e-womenforum has already built an impressive database
of many key women in ebusiness. Members range from managing directors and creative professionals to first-time entrepreneurs. We hold events in London every 4-6 weeks with guest speakers and opportunities for real networking. We also host an online discussion group. Membership is free.

METROCUBE
Metrocube is a physical e-business community with over 400 desks at two locations in the City of London. We offer a supportive environment for a growing business to thrive and prosper - with fast internet access, tech support, a community of like-minded business professionals... all clustered at two great locations near St Paul's and near Moorgate Tube. Our prices are the keenest on the market for
this type of facility.

NETIMPERITIVE
Netimperative offers FREE up-to-the-minute news, in-depth research, features, and comment, as well as leading industry events and reports, plus a 15,000-strong article archive and message board - all covering the digital sector. In short, netimperative offers intelligence for digital business.

NMK: Knowledge for the Digital Economy
NMK is a business and learning resource for companies and individuals working in interactive digital media. Since 1998, we have worked to promote the growth of the UK new media sector through our website, seminars, courses, research and publications.

NOTANOTHERFAILING.COM

ONLINE CONTENT UK
Online Content UK is the national organisation for new media editorial professionals. Offering industry seminars, social events, discussion forums and job listings, plus a resourcing service for companies
looking for high-quality content and talented professionals. From 2003 we'll also be offering events for others in the content industry. Get in touch if you'd like to become a member, source great content or
sponsor events. events@onlinecontentuk.org

RYZE
Ryze.org is built around full-blown networking, both online and offline. Ryze events are a great place to meet a group of business professionals from across the business spectrum. Come to Ryze London:
http://www.ryze.org/tribeindex.php?tribe==LondonNewMedia

THE GLASSHOUSE
The Glasshouse is a network which supports and nurtures entrepreneurial business at all stages and from all sectors. We provide regular events promoting discussion and debate across all industries and members include well known and successful entrepreneurs across all business sectors. Speakers have included Sabeer Bhatia, founder of Hotmail, Luke Johnson, entrepreneur, VC and business columnist and more. Founded in 1998, The Glasshouse operates in London, San Francisco and Prague, with Sydney and New York planned for 2003.

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