Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years, you are already well aware of yet another blossoming cyber trend: using online networking communities as a PR
vehicle (see page one, "Online Communities: PR Exec ISO Friendship, New Business"). Below is a list of the most well-connected, business-friendly networks for getting linked up
to the growing population of digerati.
http://www.ecademy.com: With the mantra "Join now and connect with real people, real business, real time, it's a resource that dates back
to 1998, making it the gray lady of online communities.
http://www.spoke.com: This community pledges to help professionals find the right people at their target companies.
http://www.linkedin.com: Created specifically to foster professional relationships, the community is ideal for posting job openings,
connecting with past employees and networking with industry leaders.
http://www.ryze.com: A networking community to generate sales leads and grow business, sans bells and whistles.
http://www.openbc.com: Very user-friendly for executives around the globe, this site offers languages from English and Spanish to Turkish
and Chinese.