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. They ask the community … [Read more...]
Open for Submissions: TheCR Awards 2019
For the fourth year, TheCR Awards are recognizing the excellence in community management that members of TheCR Network share on a daily basis. We see our members sharing incredible community work on Roundtable calls, in discussion threads, and in case studies. We hear stories about how their work … [Read more...]
Announcing the Winners of TheCR Awards 2018
I am so thrilled to share this news: last night we announced the winners of the third annual TheCR Awards, including innovative community leaders from nCino, CSA Group, Steelcase and Qualtrics. These community management awards recognize excellence in community management across five categories: … [Read more...]
The Recognition Your Community Program Deserves
Every day I get to watch amazing community management professionals do exciting, innovative work. The other side of that coin is that every day I also hear stories of how their work go underappreciated, and underfunded at their organizations. If you're an outstanding actor, you might get an Oscar or … [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...]
Do you have an award-worthy community program?
Seeing the work of hundreds of innovative and creative community professionals is one of the biggest perks of my job here at TheCR. Not a day goes by when I don't say, "Wow - that's awesome!" in response to something a member tells me. Last year we launched a recognition program to acknowledge … [Read more...]
Tips from H&R Block: How to Write a Winning Lithy
For a long time Lithium user and community professional, there are few things as sweet as winning a Lithy. It feels like just yesterday I was standing shoulder to shoulder in an exuberant and well-dressed crowd of peers, excitedly clutching my glass of champagne, and reveling in the atmosphere of … [Read more...]
TheCR Network 2016 Year in Review
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...]
Announcing The Community Roundtable Awards!
This year another fun tradition was born at our annual event - TheCR Connect - our first presentation of The Community Roundtable Awards! The winners were announced at the live event, and now we are excited to share the news with everyone online. Why Awards? We want to showcase the amazing work … [Read more...]
