Why Communities Are More Addictive (in a Good Way) Than Social Media

The Dopamine Economy

Sep 26 • 

Katie Allred

July 2025

The Community-to-Commerce Pipeline: How Groups Become Marketplaces

The secret to building billion-dollar platforms hiding in plain sight

Jul 21 • 

Katie Allred

June 2025

Why Your Online Community Strategy is Backwards

(And How to Fix It in 2025)

Jun 20 • 

Katie Allred

May 2025

When to Ban Your Most Active Members

The Community Manager’s Dilemma

May 18 • 

Katie Allred

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April 2025

Building a $100M Community ✦

Lessons from The Hustle’s Journey to HubSpot

Apr 21 • 

Katie Allred

March 2025

Why Every SaaS Company Will Have a Media Arm by 2026

The Community-Driven Revolution

Mar 3 • 

Katie Allred

February 2025

The Death of Social Media Marketing

(And Why Community is the Only Future)

Feb 4 • 

Katie Allred

January 2025

Unlocking the Power of Online Communities: A Guide to Measuring ROI

Learn how to track and optimize the value of your online community for increased customer engagement, brand loyalty, and business growth.

Jan 14 • 

Katie Allred

December 2024

Why Big Tech is Buying Communities Instead of Building Them

Why HubSpot Invested $27M in The Hustle's Community Magic

Dec 23, 2024 • 

Katie Allred

From Facebook Group to Media Empire

The New Playbook for Community Growth

Dec 17, 2024 • 

Katie Allred

The Rise of Community-First Companies

Why Engagement Trumps Marketing in 2025

Dec 10, 2024 • 

Katie Allred

November 2024

From Zero to Hero: Building a Thriving Online Community from Scratch

Building an online community from the ground up can seem daunting, but with the right approach, you can create a vibrant, engaged group that provides…

Nov 5, 2024 • 

Katie Allred