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What Keeps a Community Running Beyond Engagement

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Martha Essien, CMX Fellow
August 6, 2026
Active communities aren't always sustainable ones. Learn the three layers — engagement, operations, and systems — that keep a community running without burning out its manager.
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Knowledge Leaders and Culture Leaders: Why Support-Driven Communities Need Both

CMX Fellows
Support communities reward technical helpers but overlook the members who build belonging. A framework for recognizing Knowledge and Culture Leaders alike.
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2026 CMX Fellowship Panel: Key Summit Learnings

CMX Fellows
Community Engagement
A 2026 CMX Fellow shares key takeaways from the CMX Summit: navigating AI in community management, protecting authentic human connection, and building lasting advocacy.
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How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes to CMX Summit 2026

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Budgets are tighter and expectations are higher. Here’s how to align CMX Summit 2026 with ROI, CRM impact, AI strategy, and measurable community growth.
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Celebrating the 2026 Community Industry Award (CCIA) Winners 🎉

CMX Community Industry Awards
Meet the 2026 CCIA winners — community builders, leaders, and programs recognized for engagement, leadership, and people-first impact across industries worldwide.
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Introducing the Inaugural 2026 CMX Fellows & Advisors

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CMX introduces the inaugural 2026 CMX Fellows Program, bringing together a global cohort of community builders and advisors dedicated to advancing the craft of community and strengthening the CMX ecosystem.
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Announcing the 2026 CMX Community Industry Awards Finalists

CMX Community Industry Awards
Discover the finalists for the 2026 CMX Community Industry Awards, celebrating standout leaders and communities driving impact through community-led growth, engagement, and innovation.
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