LBC # 88: Last Call to Register for Community Growth Webinar, Community Industry Trends Report, Summit Replays, More Events

Happy Tuesday, Community Leaders! Denise here again, bringing you another newsletter packed with exciting updates! 👋 We’ve got a lot of new developments in our community spaces, and our team is excited to share them with you!

First up, Francisco has shared an insightful recap of the 50-page Community Industry Trends report from CMX. He’s captured all the key takeaways and important insights just for you. Don’t miss out—read his summary here and get up to speed!

And speaking of exciting updates, tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14th, we have two incredible online events lined up:

Building Together Online kicks off at 10 AM BST and will feature Francisco leading a dynamic session focused on empowering community leaders through collaborative problem-solving. Join us and participate in discussions to share your challenges and brainstorm solutions on topics such as operations, content, moderation, programs, advocacy, marketing, and more. Even if you don’t have a challenge, your insights could be invaluable in helping others overcome theirs!

Then, at 2 PM EST / 7 PM BST, join us for the webinar Create Community Growth & Loyalty Campaigns with Verifiable Trust & Reputation, hosted by Ruthie Berber.

Hear from Eduardo Hotta, Creds' Chief Marketing Officer with over a decade in branding and customer acquisition, and Matt Arnold, Creds’ Community Manager with a passion for Web3 and decentralized finance. They'll present a live demo of the Creds platform and share powerful strategies for accelerating community growth using trusted data and verifiable credentials. This is a must-attend session for those looking to discover how to create impactful loyalty campaigns that truly resonate and how to enhance trust within your organization using Creds!

Don’t miss out on what’s next—our upcoming events have something for everyone!

Upcoming Events:

🗓️ August 14th - Online - 10 AM BST
Building Together Online: Collaboration Space for Community Leaders
RSVP HERE.

🗓️ August 14th - Online - 2 PM EST / 7 PM BST
Create Community Growth & Loyalty Campaigns with Verifiable Trust & Reputation
RSVP HERE.

🗓️ August 21st - Online - 1 PM EST / 6 PM BST
Lightning Networking for Community Leaders
RSVP HERE.

🗓️ August 27th - New York - 6 PM EST
Community Builder Soiree at Fabrik NYC with Led By Community and Tightknit
RSVP HERE.

🗓️ August 28th - London - 9:30 AM BST
Building Together: Meetup for Community Leaders in London at Fabrik
RSVP HERE.

🗓️ September 25th - London - 9:30 AM BST
Unconference Plus
RSVP HERE.

Scroll on for more updates, engaging content, and exciting announcements! Check out the latest industry trends and explore more than 130 job opportunities. Catch you later! 🚀🌟

Your Friends, Denise, Francisco, & The Led by Community Team

On X this week…

• From Feverbee: GenAI Isn’t Ready For Most Communities Yet (Survey Results). Read

• From Circle: How to write your own creator playbook with Glo Atanmo. Read

• From CommonRoom: Plays that pay: how we turn LinkedIn signals into the pipeline. Read

• From Stack Overflow: How we’re making Stack Overflow more accessible. Read

We love to feature Community Professionals sharing their wisdom with the community, this week we have a few:

• The Starbucks secret your community needs by Laura Zug. Read

• I created my own AI avatar by Carmen Taubman. Read

• How To Launch A Successful Solo Consultancy Practice From Scratch by Richard Millington. Read

• Start with questions, not answers by Pete Heslop. Read

• Sunday Thoughts - August 11th, 2024 by Max Pete. Read

• Community Reporting Blueprint w/ Joshua Zerkel (Asana). Read

Are we missing a newsletter? Let us know!

And more worth reading below:

• From The Community Collective: How have we evolved our Community Cohort #5? Read

• From Community Consultants Collective: Harnessing Community Power: A Case Study on CData’s Success. Read

• Community Curiosity as a Service by Rosie Sherry. Read

• From Buffer: How to Find Influencers or Creators for Your Next Campaign (+Best Practices for Partnerships). Read

This week, we have a few new podcast episodes available:

• From Higher Logic: Tapping the Power of Microsites for Associations. Listen.

• From CHAOSS: 20min in CHAOSS Africa with Victoria and Kingsley. Listen.

• From The Community Strategy Podcast: The power of play to build belonging. Listen.

• Community Life #106 with Morgan Rice. Listen.

We have 130+ jobs available in our Job Board, but we are featuring a few below:

💼 Community Marketing Specialist at Seequent. Apply.

💼 France - Community Program Manager (Contractor) at Notion. Apply.

💼 Data Science Communities Manager at AstraZeneca. Apply.

💼 Senior Manager - Community Marketing at Sprinklr. Apply.

💼 Community Manager at Condé Nast. Apply.

💼 Developer Community Programs Specialist at Grafana Labs. Apply.

💼 Community Manager at 2weeks. Apply.

💼 Community Manager at Amazing Seasun Games. Apply.

💼 Senior Community Manager at CD PROJEKT RED. Apply.

💼 Content Manager, GAME Community, Play & Creator Growth at The LEGO Games. Apply.

💼 Community Manager at Plug In Digital. Apply.

💼 Senior Community & Marketing Manager at Riyo Games. Apply.

💼 Senior Customer Success Manager at LinkedIn. Apply.

💼 Book Promotions Coordinator at Forbes Books. Apply.

💼 Public Relations Specialist at PlayStation Studios Malaysia. Apply.

💼 Senior PR & Influencer Marketing Manager at Plug In Digital. Apply.

📅 The Events Calendar

🗓️ August 14th, Unlocking Your Revenue Stream with Bettermode's Referral Program. Save your spot

🗓️ August 22nd, Community Pros of Los Angeles Unconference. Save your spot

🗓️ August 23rd, Obsession CLG Tour 2024 - San Francisco. Save your spot

🗓️ August 27th, Community Pros of Los Angeles Unconference. Save your spot

🗓️ August 28th, CMX Masterclasses. Save your spot

🗓️ August 29th, Bettermode Town Hall Event - Q3, 2024. Save your spot