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...]
Managing Job-Related Stress: Pets
Managing job-related stress is important for everyone, but for community managers, in particular, it is especially critical. 50% of community professionals report feeling burnt out by their jobs.If burn-out rates are high, how can you take care of yourself?We asked for advice from 25 … [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...]
Happy CMAD 2018 – Community Management Advancement Day
HAPPY CMAD 2018, EVERYONE!I'm going to be honest - CMAD is one of my favorite days of the year. While CMAD started out as Community Management Appreciation Day, we like to imagine it has evolved into something more - community management advancement day. Because really, what shows more … [Read more...]
TheCR Network Year In Review 2017 Infographic
It's the most wonderful time of year. The candles, and the lights and the festive drinks and tasty food. And celebrating your traditions with loved ones. That is all very wonderful.Also pretty wonderful? Getting to look back at the amazing year we had inside TheCR Network. Our members are … [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...]
TheCR Network FAQs, or Why Should I join TheCR Network?
I field a ton of questions about TheCR Network, and while it's easy to point people to our awesome descriptions on the site, there is a certain je ne sais quoi that is lost in a link. I sat down over the weekend and wrote up five things that make TheCR Network an unparalleled community management … [Read more...]
TheCR Connect
TheCR Connect – now in its third year – is a two-day workshop experience, unlike any event you’ve been to before. We combine tactical hands-on roundtables, actionable case studies, engaged networking and inspiring speakers so you walk away with fresh energy and new ideas to implement … [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...]
Introducing: Community Case Studies from TheCR Network
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...]
