Job searching is .... we don't want to say the worst, but it's not fun. The rise of automated applications means hiring teams are wading through a big, noisy (often unqualified) pool of interested candidates. Often, even when you apply for a job you're highly qualified for you never even hear back. … [Read more...]
Three Quick Community Wins for June
Summertime means all the fun in the sun and less time on the computer! It's not a great time for community engagement rates, but it is a great time for health and wellness! Our three quick wins for June focus on finding a balance between maintaining engagement and letting the seasons change for your … [Read more...]
Network Highlights: May and June in The Network
Marketing Coordinator Claire O'Brien chatted with The Network's Community Manager Mary Emma Gary about what's been happening in The Network lately. Mary Emma highlighted some big happenings in May, and gave us a sneak peek into June programming (drive in movies?!). To read the Community … [Read more...]
Authentic Engagement in Online Communities
Episode #101 features Penny Schnarrs, Director of Community Relations and Strategy at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Hosts Jim Storer and Shannon Abram chat with Penny about community building and virtual engagement with a medical organization. She shares strategies for … [Read more...]
The Intersection of Learning and Communities
Drum roll please! We've officially hit triple digits! Today, we're celebrating a major milestone – the 100th episode of the Community Conversations podcast! It's hard to believe it's been 15 years since we embarked on this podcasting journey together. From the very first episode, in 2009 (with … [Read more...]
Community Manager Salaries in 2024
Did you see our new Community Manager Salary Match game? You can play below and see if you can match the community manager salaries to the correct US regions! (Not in the US? We've got you! Stay tuned for a global game, coming soon!) Sharing this on social media led to some … [Read more...]
Three Quick Community Wins for May
Check these three easy community management to-dos off your list and set yourself up for community success. May the fourth be with you... This month, we're channeling our inner Jedi to get three community tasks checked off our list. If you're not familiar with Star Wars, Jedi are trained to … [Read more...]
New Community Careers and Compensation Research
We are excited to share our latest Community Careers and Compensation report! Based on a global survey of over 600 community professionals, the Community Careers and Compensation 2024 report highlights trends in the community management industry and provides salary data for four different community … [Read more...]
Community Building for Associations
Episode #99 of Community Conversations features Catherine Hackney, an online community consultant specializing in association member communities with Confident Communities Consulting. Catherine discusses the importance of online communities for associations and non-profits. Catherine shares … [Read more...]
Three Quick Community Wins for April
Check these three easy community management to-dos off your list and set yourself up for community success. The days are getting longer, the sun is peeking through... it's time for a SPRING CLEANING! Our quick wins for April focus on cleaning out the old to make space for the new. 1. … [Read more...]
