Bottom line: Talent-led online communities can have a real and measurable impact on your talent acquisition and retention strategies.

This year has seen both positive and negative changes in the online community space, from the convergence of marketing and events management to layoffs of community professionals and downsizing of community platform employees. Clocktower Advisors has gathered the opinions of seven leading community consulting professionals on topics such as marketing, software, digital tools, Web3, layoffs, consulting, data, event planning and trends for 2023.

Marta Rocamora Gonzalez and Todd Nilson talk about the relationship between online and in-person communities, designing purpose-built spaces to help foster conversations that benefit members, and the future potential for communities that are surprising, inspiring, and connecting.

Online communities and conferences are like two great tastes that taste great together. Similar to the chocolate-peanut butter confection adored by millions, the online conference and online community have evolved along parallel pathways, but they are stronger and better when combined.

On this episode of Talk About Your Community, hear from Adrian and friend-of-the-show Jenny Weigle as we talk about what it means to find ourselves in the role of community manager... accidentally!

Dani Weinstein is an accomplished community builder, strategist, and advisor through multiple leadership roles over the past 14 years.

Joshua Selesnick shares how he took the plunge into deep entrepreneurial waters with an idea for connecting his love for the Dungeons & Dragons game and the world of business. How do the two mix? The connection point has everything to do with community building.

Let's talk about how the ITKAN tech program for professionals with disability is celebrating 15 years of service to the Chicago community! The Information Technology Knowledge Abilities Network has helped many people over the years. By tuning in you'll learn about what has kept this community engaging and helpful for all of these years.

On this episode of Talk About Your Community, Todd Nilson of Clocktower Advisors is joined by Tanja Laub, a community strategist and founder of Walkabout Media. Held on October 8th, International Community Day celebrates communities and their contributions.

Join Jenny Weigle, Ilker Akansel, and Todd Nilson to review the CMX Summit 2022. Hosted from September 14-15, the event brings together the world's largest group of community builders for two days of speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Todd Nilson of Clocktower Advisors is joined by Ahmadou Diallo, an Afropean Griot, which is a Senegalese term representing more than a storyteller. In addition to discussing international Community Day, they talk about the power of storytelling, including how stories we tell ourselves shape our world view.

You’re going to be attending this year’s CMX conference, but the program is jam-packed and overwhelming. If you want to figure out how to decide what sessions to go to and how to make the best use of your time, don’t sweat it! Join Jenny Weigle, Ilker Akansel and Todd Nilson.

On this episode of Talk About Your Community, Todd Nilson of Clocktower Advisors is joined by Rocco Haro, Founder of Kickback Space Inc. Discussion centers around fostering relationships to connect in more mindful and authentic ways.

Online communities benefit from establishing their own brand. While they must fit the organization's approach to branding, they really begin to thrive when they convey a sense of place, of value... when they carry their own vibe.

Cognitive Technology can help online community professionals with intelligent community moderation, assisted member on-boarding, seamless self-service, and actionable community insights. Ready to learn how intelligent technology can help “hero the human” and democratize community management?

If you are trying to hire an amazing community manager or other online community professional, this comprehensive guide will provide you with requirements, how to position your job posting, how to conduct interviews, and more.

Listen to the Running Into the Fog podcast with Todd Nilson of Clocktower Advisors on the necessity and value of online communities.

Growing a consultancy is in many ways like growing a community. Many things you will try and which don’t work will need to be pruned away to make room for new growth. In this short blog, I talk about what I’m looking forward to in 2022 and the ongoing promise I see for online communities.

“You have that moment where people catch fire with an idea, and that for me is the joy of doing this kind of work. Because when it happens, you’re on the top of the world.” Listen to the full podcast.

Discover why 'lurkers,' the silent majority in your online community, are crucial for your brand's growth. Learn effective strategies to understand, engage, and convert these passive observers into active participants.