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Save the Date! TheCR Connect 2018 is Next October!

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Imagine me sharing this news while standing on my desk, jumping up and down:

TheCR Connect 2018 will take place on September 30 – October 2, 2018.

Hooray!

And even better news? You can lock in 2017 pricing (and use up any 2017 budget you might have leftover!)

Here’s what attendees said about TheCR Connect 2017:

  • “I appreciated that the Connect doesn’t try to be like other conferences. It was great to be free from the vendors trying to sell to attendees.”
  • “More valuable than other conferences I’ve attended recently – both in terms of quality of info, and networking.”
  • “Well done. You’re in tune with challenges I face as aa CMGR, when the rest of the organization is focused on their own challenges….”
  • “Helped me see that some things we’ve done/are doing are really good (yay!) and that we need to invest properly to take this beyond where it is now. Very glad to have met some terrific people, too.”
  • “I liked how the conference was organized and how it incorporated the members and real-life use cases.”

We’re offering members of TheCR Network the first chance to register, and a special discount. Register by December 31st and you’ll lock in the 2017 Early Bird price of $650!

Members visit the Network to register. 

CMSS Stats You Can Use: What’s the Best Way to Network?

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By Shannon Abram, Relationship Manager at The Community Roundtable. 

Community professionals have no shortage of resources to help them grow in their careers.

It’s an exciting time to work in the community management world. Given the rise in community management, blogs, books and other publications are in abundance for those looking to read up on good practices and trends in the field. (You can check out our recommended reading list here.)

Conferences and other networking opportunities that connect community professionals with their industry peers help them stay current with trends in a field that is growing as technology advances. We’ve found that vendor conferences can be particularly helpful when connecting you with people that are struggling with the same challenges that you face – and provide a great way to expand your understanding of the platform you use.

Through our Community Manager Salary Survey 2014 research we found that 51% of survey participants belong to a professional development group – these groups (like TheCR Network) provide an instant network of like-minded community practitioners and a 24/7 support system for often-siloed community professionals. Many cities also host community-focused meet-ups (like OcTribe in San Francisco and the Community Manager Breakfast series in Austin)- check out what is available near you or start your own group!

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Community managers may want to take a look at our newest eBook, as well. Defining Community Management Roles provides you with information on salaries, experience, skills and responsibilities for three key community management roles – community manager, community strategist and director of community. Check it out now!