Community Managers Evolve in the Collaborative Economy #CMAD

Today marks the 5th Annual Community Manager Appreciation Day, or #CMAD for short. I’m thankful to the community for rallying behind this day when I initiated it in 2010. I had seen that some of our hardest working business folks were struggling to manage the onslaught of communications, … Continue readingCommunity Managers Evolve in the Collaborative Economy #CMAD

Wrapup: Community Manager Day 2013, Trended

In 2013, Community Managers are trending, both online, and their impact to their organizations and the customers, who they serve. Community Managers are the most powerful group online As professional online communicators, Community Managers are the most powerful group for 5 reasons: 1) Professionally trained … Continue readingWrapup: Community Manager Day 2013, Trended

10 Key Stats of the Community Manager Space #CMAD

Update: Here’s a Wrapup of #CMAD 2013, which Trended. Today is Community Manager Appreciation Day, in celebration of saluting this important role changing the face of corporations and customers everywhere, I wanted to share original data and insights on the state of the space.  Community … Continue reading10 Key Stats of the Community Manager Space #CMAD

4th Annual Community Manager Appreciation Day: Jan 28, 2013

Community managers are the most powerful group on the internet, they manage the largest social accounts –but ironically are hidden behind the scenes. It’s that time of year again, to send a kind note to the Community Managers who have helped your company, or you … Continue reading4th Annual Community Manager Appreciation Day: Jan 28, 2013

Wrap Up of 2nd Annual Community Manager Day: Voices Around the World #CMAD

It’s hard to believe that this desire to thank those on the front lines in digital mediums between customers and companies took off so quickly. The first year, it was just a murmur online and now it’s spread on its own to physical events around … Continue readingWrap Up of 2nd Annual Community Manager Day: Voices Around the World #CMAD

Second Annual Community Manager Appreciation Day: Jan 24th, 2011 (#CMAD)

Last year was the first time we’ve recognized the folks on the front lines connecting with customers in a human way using online tools. It’s that time again this year, that on the fourth Monday of every January we recognize community managers. You can read … Continue readingSecond Annual Community Manager Appreciation Day: Jan 24th, 2011 (#CMAD)

Community Manager Appreciation Day #CMAD (Every 4th Monday of Jan)

Every fourth Monday of January, let’s take the time to pause, recognize, and celebrate the efforts community managers around the world to improve customer experiences. Passionate About Customers The title matters not, whether it’s online customer advocate, online customer support, company evangelist, disgruntled customer handler. … Continue readingCommunity Manager Appreciation Day #CMAD (Every 4th Monday of Jan)