For the last five years, we've run increasingly dynamic and engaging Connect conferences. Over the course of the years, there was one piece of feedback that we heard over and over - but had a hard time implementing: "We want tracks!"Believe me, we got it. It's a bummer to settle into a session … [Read more...]
Connect 2020 Update: A Reimagined Online Experience
When we started the Connect series in 2015 it was because our members asked us to create a way for to meet in person with the people they rely on in TheCR Network. Our members are, and always have been, the foundation of Connect. Whether as a speaker, lightning talk … [Read more...]
Conversations with Community Managers – Brian Oblinger
Join the community experts at The Community Roundtable as they chat about online community management best practices with a wide range of global community professionals. Topics include increasing online audience engagement, finding and leveraging executive stakeholders, defining and calculating … [Read more...]
Community Manager Gift Guide 2019
Did you read this Atlantic article about how gift guides work?Well, fear not.We are NOT in the gift guide pay for play game. Nary an affiliate link graces this post, just seven great gift ideas for the dedicated community pros in your life.Ivy's Tea - Ivy's Tea Co. is a pop culture … [Read more...]
Keri Kersten, Stepan Company
Welcome to the latest episode in our community management 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. … [Read more...]
Seven Perfect Gifts for Community Managers
My favorite blog post of the year is the one where I get to pretend to be Oprah. Sadly, there is not a brand new car under your seat, but we've pulled together a list of our seven favorite products that would make perfect gifts for the community manager in your life. Read on for more info and links … [Read more...]
How to Think About #thankitforward, or On Building Community
Building community -- no matter your end goal -- depends on gratitude and reciprocity. We're also participating in a round of #thankitforward inside TheCR Network, and I wanted to share how we a running a fun little exercise for our members with all of you. Maybe it will work in your community … [Read more...]
How do I thank just three people? Well, I don’t.
Every year I sit down to think about three people that have impacted my year for #thankitforward and every time it's impossible. I am so grateful to work on a team of fun, passionate, hard-working people. It truly makes my job a joy.And beyond that, I get to spend my days interacting with … [Read more...]
Kicking off #ThankitForward 2017
For the fifth year in a row (seriously!) our team is practicing our tradition of #ThankitForward - thanking the people in your life (personally and professionally) who have made a difference in your year by letting them know. And today it seems like this small act of gratitude and kindness will go … [Read more...]
Announcing the Winners of TheCR Awards 2017
Last week I had the honor of announcing the winners of TheCR Awards 2017. TheCR Awards recognize excellence in community management across four categories including, Outstanding ROI, Best Community Design Element, Winning Welcome Wagon, and Best Recognition & Reward Program. Members of TheCR … [Read more...]
