When the coronavirus pandemic hit Germany in March 2020, I had just started my first office job at a digital company and had to do my onboarding from home. The team in my new job was about the same size as the one in my previous job at a retail store in Berlin. With only … Continue reading How internal communication improves employee engagement
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13 signs that your intranet is no longer up to date
Do you have the feeling that your internal communication tool is no longer up to date? You're not alone. Here are 13 signs that it might be time to think about upgrading your outdated system: You're not forward-thinking and flexible enoughYour current system can't keep up with the demands of a growing business. It lacks … Continue reading 13 signs that your intranet is no longer up to date
2024 Trends in Internal Communications
The future of internal corporate communications is characterized by data, target group orientation and strategic alignment. But what exactly does this modern form of communication look like? What role does it play in topics such as sustainability and social responsibility? And what opportunities does AI offer? Here are our insights on these questions as we … Continue reading 2024 Trends in Internal Communications
Harnessing the Power of Internal Influencers: A Cornerstone in Communications Strategy
What's the secret sauce of charisma? Is it confidence, intuition, or simply a magnetic presence? Well, whatever it is, some individuals are just born influencers. And no, we're not referring to the world of TikTok or Instagram. Within every organization, there exists a cadre of natural-born influencers, strategically integrated into communication strategies worldwide. While many … Continue reading Harnessing the Power of Internal Influencers: A Cornerstone in Communications Strategy
Cultivating Belonging in Online Communities: Strategies for Community Owners
Belonging, an essential human need according to Maslow's Hierarchy, ranks high among the necessities for our well-being, just below food, water, and shelter. As social beings, we crave acceptance, support, security, and appreciation within a group setting. Communities provide precisely that, often on a large scale. Nurturing a sense of belonging among your members is … Continue reading Cultivating Belonging in Online Communities: Strategies for Community Owners
Beyond the game: 10 reasons why major sports brands should invest into their own fan communities
Sports have always been more than just games. They represent passion, unity, and dedication both on and off the field. As the dynamics of fan interaction evolve in the digital age, there's an increasing need for major sports brands to invest in their fan communities. But why should they prioritize platforms they own over community … Continue reading Beyond the game: 10 reasons why major sports brands should invest into their own fan communities
8 reasons why you should focus on building a community that you truly own
Building their own communities can offer publishers numerous advantages over relying solely on third-party social media platforms. Here are 10 great reasons why publishers should consider focusing on building their own communities: 1. Control Over Content and Data Ownership: Having their own community allows you to have full control and ownership over the content and … Continue reading 8 reasons why you should focus on building a community that you truly own
10 simple tips to make you a better storyteller
Outstanding stories that are put together with intelligence, understanding, passion, and vision, so that we, as viewers and readers, have the opportunity to react to characters and plots that both emotionally engage us and intellectually stimulate us. A story can consist of any kind of format, media and can be communicated via any channel, digital or analogue. A … Continue reading 10 simple tips to make you a better storyteller
Community strategy: how to create yours from scratch
Community exists everywhere. We've all been a part of one in one way or another, and I suppose that's a significant reason why so many communities are founded without a plan. Each of us has firsthand knowledge of communities in the cultural sense. Even those who aren't experts in community building will believe that a … Continue reading Community strategy: how to create yours from scratch
Comments vs chat: how do the two formats differ in your own app?
In our own tchop community - as on other social media platforms - there are two outstanding ways of conversing with or between users: Comments and chats. Comments are usually content-related, i.e. they take place in relation to content. In addition, they are naturally found as threads, i.e., within the framework of a discussion on … Continue reading Comments vs chat: how do the two formats differ in your own app?