Launching on Khoros Communities Session #3: Executing the Launch | Instructor-Led Training
We are excited to announce live training on Executing the Launch in Khoros Communities are coming in February 2025! Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Early Session: 7 am CDT / 1 pm UTC Late Session: 3 pm CDT / 9pm UTC Engagement communities play a vital role in retaining and keeping your customers satisfied in an ever-changing digital world. Khoros Communities Aurora delivers a sleek, modern, and high-performance system that adheres to community best practices while still giving brands complete flexibility to make changes or updates to address their ongoing needs. In this session, focussed on the Execution and Launch phases of the launch/upgrade process, you will learn about: The 3 main tracks running concurrently through the Execution Phase The User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process and the final Launch Phase Internal resources needed and how best to prepare for the Execution and Launch Phases Whether you are preparing for your upgrade to or launch on Khoros Communities Aurora or simply learning more about the process, we are here to help. Missed the first two sessions in this series? Review the Q&A and access recordings through the following links. Launching on Khoros Communities Session #1: Why Khoros Communities Aurora? Launching on Khoros Communities Session #2: Preparing to LaunchWebinar: Community works for Zoom
Discover how Zoom evolved from its initial community launch to becoming a leader in customer support. Thursday, Mar-20-2025 | 9am PT | 11am CT | 12pm ET In this live session, featuring Alexis Brown and Carla Almandoz, Zoom’s community team will break down: The step-by-step strategies behind their community growth The key metrics they track for success How their community is shaping the future of customer supportLaunching on Khoros Communities Session #2: Preparing to launch | Instructor Led-Training
Recording from this live webinar can be found in Khoros Academy: Launching on Khoros Communities ILT Series: Preparing to Launch *Please log into Khoros Academy prior to accessing the recording link above. If you do not yet have access to Khoros Academy, you may access the recordings via the links below: Recording for New Khoros Communities customers Q&As from the recorded session are attached below. Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025 1pm UTC and 9pm UTC In today’s ever-changing digital world, customer engagement tools—most importantly, engagement communities—must evolve to retain and keep customers satisfied. Khoros Communities Aurora delivers a sleek, modern, and high-performance system that adheres to community best practices while still giving brands complete flexibility to make changes or updates to address their ongoing needs. In this session, focussed on the Initiation and Planning phases of the launch/upgrade process, you will learn about: The Initiation and Planning phases and project timeline General tasks to complete prior to and during the Initiation and Planning phases Internal resources your team needs to launch on Khoros Communities Whether you are preparing for your upgrade to or launch on Khoros Communities Aurora or simply learning more about the process, we are here to help. Missed the first session in this series? Review the Q&A and access recording here.Launching on Khoros Communities: Session #1: Why Communities Aurora? | Instructor Led-Training
Recording from this live webinar can be found in Khoros Academy: Launching on Khoros Communities ILT Series: Why Communities Aurora? *Please log into Khoros Academy prior to accessing the recording link above. If you do not yet have access to Khoros Academy, you may view the recording via this link. Q&As from the recorded session are attached below. Tuesday, Dec-17-2024 1pm UTC and 9pm UTC In today’s ever changing digital world, to retain and keep customers satisfied, customer engagement tools must be ever evolving, most importantly your engagement communities. Aurora delivers a sleek, modern, and high-performance system that adheres to community best practices while still giving brands complete flexibility to make changes or updates to address their ongoing needs. In this live training, you will learn how to: Identify the value of Aurora Have an understanding of the overall process for upgrading to Communities Aurora. Whether you are looking to prepare for your launch on Aurora or simply learn about the top features of Communities Aurora, we are here to help!Community Outlook 2025: Trends and Predictions
Join community leaders—Brian Oblinger, Strategic Community Consultant, Brian Oblinger Strategic Consulting, Todd Nilson, President and Community Strategist, Clocktower Advisors, Michel Da Silva, Senior Community Strategist, Khoros, and Shaveta Sharma, Practice Head, Web & Communities, Grazitti Interactive, as they uncover the strategies, innovations, and challenges that will define the community landscape in 2025 and beyond! Imagine a world where communities anticipate user needs before they ask, AI crafts tailored conversations in real-time, and engagement feels less like a transaction and more like a true connection. This isn’t a distant future—it’s the reality taking shape as we move into 2025. With AI-driven personalization, next-gen gamification, and data-powered insights, communities are transforming into intelligent ecosystems that foster deeper collaboration and customer loyalty. Community managers are leveraging predictive analytics, automation is streamlining engagement, and hyper-personalization is redefining member experiences. So, what’s next? What emerging trends will shape the future of online communities, and how can you stay ahead? Some of the Topics We’ll Cover: ➤ AI & Personalization – Crafting hyper-tailored experiences to boost engagement. ➤ Hybrid & Niche Communities – The rise of specialized networks and online-offline integration. ➤ Gamification & UGC – Leveraging interactive experiences and peer-driven content. ➤ Trust, Transparency & Moderation – Building safer, more authentic community spaces. ➤ Data Privacy & Community Analytics – Balancing security with actionable insights. ➤ Scaling Without Losing the Human Touch – Growing communities while maintaining strong connections. ➤ Future Tech & Trends – Emerging innovations that will reshape online communities in 2025.State of Community Management Report Launch
Join ACM Director Venessa Paech and Khoros Chief Community Evangelist Michael Puhala, as they unveil the hotly anticipated 2024 State of Community Management Report for Australia and New Zealand. They'll highlight key trends and results, what they mean for the community space in ANZ, and answer your questions about the report and its implications for your work. The 2024 ACM State of Community Management report addresses: The demographics of Australian community managers Their working conditions and contexts Their toolsets and industry relationships The nature of the communities they build and oversee How community management is framed and integrated into Australian businesses and organisations Key challenges and concerns for community practitioners Moderation challenges and practices Future trends Launched in 2015, the annual ACM State of Community Management Survey is the only benchmarking data captured about community management in Australasia. The survey is a resource for community managers (both professional and volunteer), recruiters and employers, journalists and media, policy makers, researchers and anyone looking to improve their understanding of community management as a field of work in Australia and New Zealand.Community Learning Labs Session 3: Building a business case and getting internal alignment
Watch this on-demand webinar to learn about what you need to build a business case for your community. Strategic consultant Brian Oblinger covers the best practices for mapping community goals to company goals, how to forecast ROI for the business, and getting alignment on your project. Watch session 3: https://khoros.com/resources/community-learning-labs-session-3 View the entire series: https://khoros.com/resources/community-learning-labsCommunity Learning Labs Session 8: Long-term management and best practices
Tuesday, Dec-17-2024 | 8am PT | 10am CT | 11am ET Join this eight-part webinar series as we break down the critical components of building a thriving online community. Strategic consultant Brian Oblinger will guide you through each step with best practices and practical examples. Come and learn from the very best in the community space! In session 8, learn how to measure community success and continue to drive growth and engagement post-launch.Community Learning Labs Session 7: Creating and building upon user momentum
Tuesday, Dec-03-2024 | 8am PT | 10am CT | 11am ET Join this eight-part webinar series as we break down the critical components of building a thriving online community. Strategic consultant Brian Oblinger will guide you through each step with best practices and practical examples. Come and learn from the very best in the community space! In session 7, gain insights around community member onboarding, gamification, and user recognition programs.Community Learning Labs Session 6: Launching your community (Part 2)
Tuesday, Nov-19-2024 | 8am PT | 10am CT | 11am ET Join this eight-part webinar series as we break down the critical components of building a thriving online community. Strategic consultant Brian Oblinger will guide you through each step with best practices and practical examples. Come and learn from the very best in the community space! In session 6, learn how to hire and train community teams, implement an onboarding process, and execute plans for promotion.
