While the show is on hiatus, please enjoy my musings.
Let me share some things that transformed my work life - when you're spending hours connecting with members and coworkers, the right tools make all the difference. Here's my curated list of game-changers that any community professional would love to unwrap. And unlike...
Updated Dec. 4, 2024 Recently, there has been a notable shift of people moving to BlueSky, including many community managers and professionals seeking a fresh space for connection and collaboration. This platform offers a unique opportunity to engage with others in...
What is PLATO? PLATO, which stands for Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations, made its debut in 1960 at the University of Illinois. While it was initially designed to facilitate computer-assisted learning, PLATO quickly evolved into a vibrant online...
Community building. It's an exciting journey, but one that requires patience and perseverance. Think of it not as a sprint, where instant results are the goal, but as a marathon that demands endurance and strategic pacing. Let’s explore why this mindset is crucial for...
I'm excited to introduce Community Pros, a groundbreaking platform I've founded, aimed at connecting individuals and organizations with verified community and social media experts. Today, fostering authentic relationships is more important than ever, and I've...
Please note that this is a very simplified outline, but it can lead to a successful community. For a far more in depth guide please check out The Ultimate Checklist for Launching a Community. First and foremost.... Don’t start a community without some type of initial...
David DeWald is a well-known online Community Professional with extensive experience in building, maintaining, and managing online communities. He has been involved in the field since the late 1990s and has worked with various organizations and businesses to establish and grow their online presence.
David is also active within the community management industry, sharing his knowledge and insights through various channels such as blogging, public speaking, and participating in online forums dedicated to the topic. Among his peers, he is respected for his expertise in community engagement, moderation, and development.
Tim has worked with No Kid Hungry, Cinnabon, and Carvel Ice Cream where he lead the overall marketing vision, strategy and execution of social media activations, including blogger programs and influencer relationships. In the two years working directly on the No Kid Hungry campaign, Giving Tuesday fundraising increased from $56,000 to over $249,000 in 2015.
Previously the Director of Community for The Huffington Post, where he set strategy and oversaw a team of moderators, support and standards for the leading online news site with over 300 million comments and 70,000 bloggers. Prior to this position, Tim built and managed a community for Huffington Post’s live streaming network, HuffPost Live, resulting in over 9,600 guests from more than 85 countries have joining live on-air and over 1.3 million comments on the platform.
