AdBree.com - Social Network for Online Advertisers

Ad:bree is another of those creatures that we could classify under the species nomenclature of social network. This isn’t just your average Myspace clone, however. Ad:bree is geared specifically towards the online advertising community. It gives advertising people a chance to socialize, making precious business contacts along the way. Joining Ad:bree, whether you’re a publisher looking for advertisers, a media buyer, an advertiser, or even a salesman, will get you exposure. The site is a Ning-based network, so if you don’t already have a Ning ID you’ll need to choose one to sign up. As with other networks, each member is allotted ample profile space for filling out those important deets, such as profession, location, company, and of course there’s room for photos.

‘ad:bree is a business network, news source and events organizer for the online advertising community. ad:bree connects online publishers, ad networks, media buyers, creative agencies, analytics providers and investors.’

The value in ad:bree is it’s niche target. For entrepreneurs in the advertising biz, publishers, and marketers, the site presents an excellent opportunity to meet new people. It’s a social venue whose members know the value of connections. It’s also a platform for spreading the word about new start-ups and business ventures.

Is this site too niche? Will mainstream users feel compelled to join? Does it have staying power?