National Journal Group Partners with New Media Strategies, Announces Plans To Launch 3121
July 20, 2009 - National Journal Group
New feature on NationalJournal.com, exclusive to congressional members and staff, will provide an innovative, secure tool for work, collaboration and communication.
“We’re proud to partner with National Journal to bring 3121 to Capitol Hill,” said Pete Snyder, CEO of New Media Strategies. “National Journal has long been an innovator in the information industry. More so, National Journal consistently has its finger on the pulse of the Hill, clearly identifying the need for this exciting new social networking tool that will make work life easier for thousands of Hill professionals and Members of Congress.”
Washington, D.C. (July 20, 2009) – National Journal Group today announced the upcoming launch of 3121, a new feature on NationalJournal.com that will become available exclusively to Capitol Hill staffers in September.
3121, now in beta, will be the first professional networking tool designed exclusively for all congressional members and staff. Among its features will be a dynamic online contact directory, communications tools, and customizable newsfeeds. Users will be able to find and collaborate with colleagues and create personalized filters of National Journal Group and other news sources, all on a secure platform that values privacy. Please visit http://3121launch.nationaljournal.com to request to participate in the beta and to read the latest updates from the 3121 development team on the 3121 Blog.
“We’re excited to bring this new, professional tool to Capitol Hill staff,” said Suzanne Clark, president of National Journal Group. “3121 is rooted in National Journal’s strong tradition of providing trustworthy and effective tools and news Washington insiders use to be smarter and more productive.”
National Journal Group has collaborated with award-winning new media vendors New Media Strategies, Jive and JESS3 in the design and development of 3121.
“We’re proud to partner with National Journal to bring 3121 to Capitol Hill,” said Pete Snyder, CEO of New Media Strategies. “National Journal has long been an innovator in the information industry. More so, National Journal consistently has its finger on the pulse of the Hill, clearly identifying the need for this exciting new social networking tool that will make work life easier for thousands of Hill professionals and Members of Congress.”
About National Journal Group
Since 1969, National Journal Group has provided insight for insiders through nonpartisan reporting on the current political environment as well as emerging political and policy trends. National Journal Group properties include National Journal, CongressDaily, NationalJournal.com, The Hotline, Convention Daily, Convention Nightly, The Almanac of American Politics, Global Security Newswire and “Washington Week With Gwen Ifill and National Journal.”
About New Media Strategies
New Media Strategies established the first online brand intelligence, protection and social media engagement firm in 1999. Using the power of the Internet, New Media Strategies gives clients and their brands a direct line to consumers and a competitive advantage online, while safeguarding their products, services and issues from the effects of negative perceptions and attacks. Working closely with top bloggers, online communities and social media platforms, New Media Strategies serves as the "eyes, ears, and voice" online for some of the biggest and best known brands. Leading companies such as Domino’s, C-SPAN, NBC and Sony all use New Media Strategies to add value to their brands and safeguard their bottom lines. New Media Strategies was named one of the "Fastest Growing Companies in America" by Inc. Magazine for three consecutive years and has been a subsidiary of Meredith Corporation since acquisition in January 2007. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, New Media Strategies was founded by former pollster Pete Snyder, now CEO of the company. To learn more, visit www.nms.com.