DENVER, Jan. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copper Services, global provider of conferencing, online event management and business content, today announced the launch of Convey, a free business content catalog that connects professionals searching for business expertise and continuing education.
All of the material on Convey is pre-screened to ensure that it's focused on business, is informative or educational. Content can be delivered as articles, white papers, reports, podcasts, presentations, webinars, e-books or videos. Convey features an expanding list of providers from hundreds of industries and disciplines.
"Convey creates an opportunity for professionals to market their expertise, develop a following within the market and generate revenue from their content," said Carolyn Bradfield, CEO of Copper Services. "There is a huge demand among speakers, consultants, training groups and associations to independently host their content and potentially monetize it. Individuals and organizations can earn money by offering informative and educational content for sale and letting Convey manage the payment process. There are no fees to post content on Convey. A small percentage of revenue is charged only when content is sold."
Convey users can search for content by topic, industry or keyword, viewing it online or downloading it. They can register for continuing education webinars or participate in live or recorded events. Much of the content on Convey is offered for free, while some is available for purchase using a credit card.
"Convey has been described as the 'YouTube™ of Business Information,'" Bradfield added. "There are dozens of sites that mix business with consumer content; however, business professionals don't want to waste time sifting through videos of skateboarding dogs or promotional advertising to find expertise, ideas or continuing education that is relevant to them."
Providers on the Convey Platform decide if they want to offer their content for free or for purchase and define how much to charge for it. Providers can customize pricing, offer specialized discounts, develop refund policies and offer free content previews. Convey acts as the merchant to collect and manage all payments.
Convey will attract members encouraging them to create a profile, customize preferences, write reviews and store payment information. Members can specify topics of interest, industries they follow and how they want Convey or its providers to communicate with them. There is no charge to join Convey and you don't have to be a member to browse the content catalog.
Convey is a unique venue for a thought leader or a company to get noticed in the marketplace. It's a rapidly expanding knowledgebase of business insight, continuing education and professional expertise. www.conveycontent.com
About Copper Services
Copper Services connects business professionals to content and conversations through an extensive suite of online capabilities. Copper's technology enables small to medium sized businesses to create and manage virtual events, hold online meetings and connect to business content and professional education. All of Copper Services' products integrate to seamlessly manage and deliver online experiences to help businesses get noticed and generate revenue from a wide audience of business consumers worldwide. www.copperservices.com