The Community Roundtable

Empowering global community leaders with research-backed resources, training, and tools.

Are you our next community management fellow?

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I am thrilled to announce that we are hiring a new community management fellow for TheCR Network. "What?!" you're saying, "But you just hired, not one, but two back in January!" Well, dear reader, you're right, and spoiler alert: they were so awesome they have both moving onto full-time roles on … [Read more...]

What is Conversation Research? An Infographic Explainer

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Recently, Jason Falls, the Co-Founder of the Conversation Research Institute (CRI) joined members of TheCR Network for an exploration of conversation research. With years of experience in social technology, both on the agency side and brand side Jason developed the concept of conversation research. … [Read more...]

Introducing: Community Case Studies from TheCR Network

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The number one request we get from community practitioners is to hear the stories of other people, facing the same challenges they are. And it's not just anecdotal - our research has shown that while every community is different, data proves that communities with different use cases face similar … [Read more...]

TheCR Network 2016 Year in Review

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As we close in on the end of 2016 we are always excited to take a minute and look back at the year. It's easy to forget about all the things you've accomplished when your days fly by (anyone who works in community can probably commiserate!) In 2016 we saw membership in TheCR Network grow, we … [Read more...]

Join TheCR Team: Community Management Fellow Wanted

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Are you interested in the emerging field of community management? Maybe you studied psychology, politics, sociology, journalism or communications and are wondering how social media and social networking technologies are changing how organizations communicate and collaborate. Maybe you’ve had a role … [Read more...]

10 Best Practices for Gaming in Your Community

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By Amy Turner, The Community Roundtable Incorporating gaming elements into communities not only adds value, but also enhances a member’s experience and gives them an enjoyable moment that would not have otherwise existed. Definitely, a key community must-have for staying ahead of the … [Read more...]