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Save the Date: Customer Community Summit is June 15th

April 13, 2022 By Shannon Abram

After a two-year hiatus, we are thrilled to welcome our community audience back to Boston for a one-day, exclusive customer community summit. This all-inclusive experience will take place at Convene Boston on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. This event is designed for community professionals working with … [Read more...]

New for Connect 2020: The Technology Track

August 10, 2020 By Shannon Abram

Connect Conference

One of our most frequently asked questions is, "what's the best community technology for me?!" We always answer honestly, "There is no best, just the right one for you." To that end we launched our first Community Solutions Showcast last Fall, connecting online community technology platforms and … [Read more...]

Conversations with Community Managers – Elizabeth Kohler on Engaging Online Learners

July 20, 2020 By Shannon Abram

Elizabeth Kohler Community Manager

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...]

Managing Remote Teams: Ideas and Advice for Thriving Online

March 31, 2020 By Shannon Abram

How to manage remote teams

The dramatic spread of COVID-19 is making people scramble. Colleges and Universities are transferring to virtual learning. Employers are shutting offices and encouraging people to work from home in industries where that is possible. Events and conferences are being canceled. People are starting to … [Read more...]

The Community Roundtable Connect: Community Solutions Showcase 2019 Snapshot

October 23, 2019 By Binta Dixon

How to choose a community platform

After the thought-provoking inaugural Community Solutions Showcase at TheCR Connect 2019, we wanted to create a useful recap of the discussion for the Network, attendees, and anyone considering a new community solution. And as a result of chats with the Community Roundtable team and attendees, we … [Read more...]

Evaluating Community and Engagement Platforms

September 16, 2019 By Rachel Happe

Are you evaluating and assessing community or engagement platforms? You are in great company - a lot of people are. This is being driven by shifts in the vendor space, the growing importance of these technologies to organizations, and the maturity of current programs. At The Community Roundtable, … [Read more...]

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