By Shannon Abram, The Community RoundtableDo you ever sit back and think "Ahhhh - I wish there was more community work for me to do here. This things just running itself!" Um, probably not - right?Community managers wear multiple hats, work with myriad stakeholders and are expected to … [Read more...]
Communities in 2016: Quantifying the Value of Community
By Rachel Happe, Co-founder and Principal, The Community Roundtable.It’s an exciting time to be in the community field. In the past couple of years, communities have gained the executive spotlight. It’s currently shining pretty brightly. But the spotlight brings its own challenges and pressures. … [Read more...]
Friday Roundup – The State of Community Management 2016
By Shannon Abram, The Community RoundtableIt is the most wonderful time of the year here at TheCR - that's right! State of Community Management time! Our team has been working tirelessly to put out the best report yet, and I can say, with only a little bias, that they've done it. The SOCM 2016 … [Read more...]
Friday Roundup – The SOCM is Coming!
By Shannon Abram, The Community RoundtableNext Wednesday we release the highly anticipated, seventh edition of our ground-breaking community research - the State of Community Management 2016 report. TheCR headquarters are a-buzz with final prep - and we can't wait to share it with you.If … [Read more...]
Three Community Myths Busted – Goodbye 90-9-1 Rule
By Ted McEnroe, Director of Research and Training, The Community RoundtableWe talk a lot about 2016 being the seventh edition of The State of Community Management- and it is worth noting. The field of community management has changed remarkably in those seven years - while communities have … [Read more...]
How do community managers spend their days? An SOCM2016 Preview
By Ted McEnroe, Director of Research and Training, The Community Roundtable “How we spend our days, of course, is how we spend our lives.”-Annie Dillard Ask an overworked community manager what they wish they had more of - and you’re likely to get one of two answers: resources or time. How a … [Read more...]
Three engines of powerful communities
The State of Community Management 2016 survey is open until March 18. We need you, but we’re already seeing results that could fundamentally shift your community plans.By Ted McEnroe, Director of Research and TrainingWe’re a little over halfway into the SOCM 2016 survey period, and have a … [Read more...]
Community Manager Essentials
By Shannon Abram, Director of Marketing at The Community Roundtable.The 7th annual State of Community Management research survey continues! We are in the back 9 of the research phase - and we need your help!Have 20 minutes? START THE SURVEY HEREAs a thank you for every participants … [Read more...]
Five years later, these community management tips ring true – SOCM2011 in review
By Ted McEnroe, Director of Research and Training, The Community RoundtableAs you know if you have been keeping an eye on the community management space for awhile, The State of Community Management 2016 is not our first time at the community management research rodeo.In fact, SOCM2016 is … [Read more...]
Friday Roundup – The SOCM 2016 is Here
By Shannon Abram, The Community Roundtable In case you missed it we launched the State of Community Management 2016 (SOCM) survey this week!Now in its 7th year, this research has helped tens of thousands of community management professionals evaluate their approaches, educate stakeholders, … [Read more...]
