The 2025
CMX Community

Industry Trends Report

Download your free copy of the 2025 CMX Community Industry Trends Report, the seventh annual report of its kind.
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What You’ll Find in This Report

1

Smarter strategies, smaller teams

Teams are leaner than ever, but the scope of community work keeps growing. Learn how pros are prioritizing, delegating, and finding focus.
2

What’s really happening with budgets

We dug into how community budgets are shifting—and what’s working when it comes to making the case for more investment.
3

Proof of impact (and how to show it)

The pressure to prove value is high. See how community pros are measuring success, tying efforts to business goals, and getting strategic about data.
4

The tools (and tech) shaping our future

AI, tech stacks, community platforms—we break down what’s in use, what’s gaining traction, and what it all means for the road ahead.

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