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When Hiring the Right Community Manager is Critical

September 5, 2012 By Leanne Chase

"Brands that can rock visual media will find themselves market leaders," says Ekaterina Walter, Social Media Strategist for Intel in a Fast Company article. You may think that applies only to Marketing. But it doesn't because if a picture is worth 1,000 words and interactive experience is probably … [Read more...]

The Role of the Community Strategist: #cmgrchat Recap

August 23, 2012 By Leanne Chase

Yesterday's weekly twitter chat (#cmgrchat) with community manager's focused on the role of the Community Strategist and there was consensus on what the role of a community strategist was vs. a community manager.         So while the community manager is often actively … [Read more...]

That All Important First Year For New Community Members

August 15, 2012 By Hillary Boucher

In a past career I was doula, someone who provides pregnant women with informational, emotional and physical support throughout pregnancy, birth and the post-postpartum period. Translation: I know a lot about keeping moms and babies happy, healthy and engaged during those first few days, weeks and … [Read more...]

Constructively, Positively Social

August 14, 2012 By Rachel Happe

The online environment is filled with all sorts of people with all sorts of motives and influences. And, unfortunately what's true in real life is even more pronounced online: it's easier to tear things down than to build them up. Frank Eliason, SVP of Social Media for Citibank, is calling for a … [Read more...]

Public Relations Tips for Community Managers

August 2, 2012 By Leanne Chase

Community Managers wear many hats and are often asked to step into unfamiliar roles.  Such is the case for, Judi Huck, community consultant and trainer, and member of TheCR Network.  Instead of being daunted by the task at hand, she has taken the time to learn more about her new role in Public … [Read more...]

Summer Reading List

July 31, 2012 By Leanne Chase

In the summer many of us find ourselves away from the office with some downtime or perhaps in the office but without access to vacationing colleagues who we need to collaborate with to finish work.  For those of you who find yourself with some time that you'd like to use to catch up on … [Read more...]

Sir Robin: Hero of Community Managers Everywhere

July 24, 2012 By Rachel Happe

Our logo confuses a lot of people - what do knights and horses have to do with community management?  When we originally conceived of The Community Roundtable and the community managers we wanted to serve, the resemblance to Sir Robin in Monty Python and the Holy Grail was striking: To us the … [Read more...]

Lessons From My Grandfather for Social Business

July 12, 2012 By Hillary Boucher

  While community can feel like the "new shiny" catch phrase I like to remember that everything we know about community has already been learned. Our biggest challenge is translating what we already know on building, growing and sustaining thriving and healthy communities to reach our … [Read more...]

Giving Your Community A Vacation – And a Break

July 2, 2012 By Rachel Happe

It's summer. The weather is warm and the beach and lakes are calling. It is not the time to force engagement just because organizations like to see everything go up and to the right. And yet, there is a persistent anxiety among community managers that they must always be on and always connected - if … [Read more...]

What Community Managers Can and Should Learn From Each Other

June 29, 2012 By Rachel Happe

Written by Rachel Happe, Co-Founder and Principal of The Community Roundtable I have long joked that when I go to social media events I am the 'enterprise' person and when I go to enterprise & collaboration events I am the 'social media' person. The reality is that I am very fortunate to be … [Read more...]

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