No matter the sector, a vibrant community not only serves as a defensive hedge against the competition but can also drive learning, innovation, and value.

And whether it's bringing together a group of power users, software contributors, content developers, or a gaggle of superfans, we're ...

The term can mean a lot of things: A support group, a networking forum, an open-source project, and even a tribe of rugby fans could all be considered a community. It can also be the amount of member motivation a product or service generates.

Unlike the traditional marketing funnel, which s...

The reality is that at some point, all companies have a community around them -- whether they choose to engage with it or not. Robinhood, which went public in July, is a lesson in what can happen if you don't. When you make no home for users to meet and seek support from official channels, they'l...

The existence of communities may be as old as humanity, but this idea and practice of viewing community as a driver of brand loyalty, customer referrals, and user acquisition in a commercial context are relatively new. Early case studies show that when done well, a thriving community can be a mea...

Communities are complex systems, which means understanding the relationship between input and feedback can be difficult or not show up for a long time. The act of discussing and debating these questions will bring more clarity and alignment about the purpose and impact of the strategy and should ...