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New member programs matter

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By Ted McEnroe, Head of Research and Content, The Community Roundtable "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." I try not to take too many words of wisdom from old shampoo commercials, but that Head and Shoulders Shampoo tag line does resonate for me when we think about … [Read more...]

Friday Roundup – Resources for Community Managers

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By Shannon Abram, Relationship Manager at The Community Roundtable. Hard to believe that we've already reached the end of the first full week in August. Here in the Northeast we are still a few weeks away from back-to-school, but I've heard from folks in other parts of the country that their kids … [Read more...]

Real rewards for community advocates

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By Ted McEnroe, The Community Roundtable Where's your college diploma? If you're like most people, it's hanging on an office wall, sitting in a drawer, or stuck in the back of a closet. It's nice to have, but the recognition that you graduated from the University of Western Maine or Generic … [Read more...]

Friday Roundup: The Early Bird Gets the Discount

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By Shannon Abram, Relationship Manager at The Community Roundtable. Today is the Early Bird discount deadline for TheCR Connect! Register today and save $50 off the cost of the event this October - and trust me, if you work in community you don't want to miss it! (And you can trust me - I'm … [Read more...]

Patrick Hellen, Part Two on His Community Superpower

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Welcome to the latest episode in our community podcast series, “Conversations with Community Managers.” Join TheCR’s Jim Storer and Shannon Abram as they chat with community managers from a variety of industries about their community journey. They ask the community questions you want to know the … [Read more...]

Sneak Peek: TheCR Connect Agenda

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By Shannon Abram, Relationship Manager at The Community Roundtable. Today I'm excited to share the first look at the agenda for TheCR Connect - our first live workshop happening this October in our hometown. Without further ado: The early bird cost for non-members who register before 7/31 … [Read more...]

Friday Roundup: Calling All Early Birds

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By Shannon Abram, Relationship Manager at The Community Roundtable. Hey East Coast early birds, don't forget: early bird registration for TheCR Connect ends next Friday - and half your registration fee can be applied to a membership in TheCR Network! If you've been thinking about joining now … [Read more...]

Building a Community Roadmap

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The State of Community Management research shows that the best–in-class communities are more likely to be able to translate an approved strategy into realistic planning. As a result, 85 percent of them can measure their value, however building a roadmap can be a daunting task for any … [Read more...]