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Interview: Community Hour

November 22, 2022

I had a great conversation with my ol’ friend, Blake Ethridge of the The Community Hour show about community, the early days, and all the

Home Game: The web comic for Community Managers

March 30, 2020

I’m proud to announce the launch of a new Web comic that Community5 CEO, Jake McKee and well-known comic artist, Greg Hyland have collaborated on:

Free Zoom Virtual Backgrounds For Download

March 19, 2020

As we all transition to more Work From Home (WFH) scenarios, we’re all learning how to improve our virtual meetings. One great technique to improve

The Community Signal podcast welcomes Jake McKee to talk about his experience building community with the adult LEGO fans. Listen here: http://www.communitysignal.com/lego-wasnt-always-open-to-your-ideas/

Confessions of a Super Fan

January 16, 2019

Community5 CEO Jake McKee takes the stage in Sweden to share insights about Super Fans.

2019 Community Predictions

January 15, 2019

Our friends at Vanilla Forums asked our CEO, Jake McKee to his observations of online communities in 2018 and the predictions for where the industry is going

Inspiring 2009

It’s New Year’s Eve, and that means our thoughts turn to the new year. Here are two very crucial ideas to remember for 2009. Here’s

December 31, 2008

Best Photos of the Year

Frequent readers of my blog know that I’m a huge fan of fantastic photography. One of my favorite blogs, the Boston Globe’s “The Big Picture”

December 29, 2008

Thank you, fine readers

As the year winds down, I wanted to take a minute to say thanks to all the readers, supporters, and participants here on CommunityGuy.com. I

December 24, 2008

Need gift ideas this year?

Struggling to find gift ideas this year? No worries, your friendly neighborhood Community Guy is here to help! The items listed below are a few

December 10, 2008

Have fun with your business

It’s a subtle thing. It took me a while to even notice it. Check out the shopping cart button. I love it when businesses don’t

December 7, 2008

Obama is living up to the transparency promise

In a bold and downright delightful move, Obama’s transition team has made a bold new move: In a memo released today, Obama-Biden Transition Project Co-chair

December 6, 2008

Coworking hits national media

Great MSNBC story on coworking. This is one to share with people who don’t quite follow what coworking is all about.

December 1, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, Community Guy readers! This holiday is a fun day in the annals of celebratory fun. You stuff yourself on great food, hang out

November 27, 2008

The Universe Speaketh

Last week I was walking to my car in the airport parking lot, tired but upbeat. The presentation I’d given earlier that day had gone

November 23, 2008

And now it’s time to change the world.

Grown men crying. Americans jumping for joy. World citizens cheering. This morning, we wake up to a President-Elect who has run and won a campaign

November 5, 2008

The era of @POTUS arrives tomorrow

That’s right folks, the next President of the United States will have a twitter account when they transform from candidate to President-Elect. I think it’s

November 4, 2008

One voice can change the world

As most of you kind readers know, I’m a huge Obama supporter. I’ve voted for Obama for a number of reasons, but not least of

October 31, 2008

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CX SessionS

CX Sessions is a comfortable, casual virtual gathering I host once a month at no charge for senior-level community professionals across the country. I designed it as a free, small group, no-sales event where people can relax, relate, and get real about the challenges and rewards of customer communities. It has since expanded into two career development options, CX Sessions Professional and CX Sessions Mentor, which are 3-month, cohort-based programs designed to advance community-building skills for beginners and longtime leaders alike.