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New Changes to the Champion Program

by ConnectTeam Community Manager ‎01-19-2015 10:00 AM - edited ‎01-19-2015 11:18 AM

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A little over a year ago we introduced the Champion program, and I’m proud to see the tremendous growth, community participation, and leaders that have emerged since it’s debut.  As we start the new year, we have made a few changes to the program, including a new Champion area, Top Adders & Updaters, and updates to some of the existing criteria.  All of these changes will be applicable for the selection of the  Summer ’15 class of Champions.  

 

To be eligible for Champion status, you must first meet our base criteria, detailed below.

 

The base criteria:

  • Rainmaker
  • At least a 90% rating
  • Member for 1 year
  • Have at least 1000 rated data contributions across different types
  • Demonstrate positive leadership in the community
  • Act as a positive role model for the community
  • Knows and employs data contribution best practices
  • No outstanding account issues or warnings
  • Excel in one or more of our champion areas

You can read more about the Champion Program.

 

Champion Areas: you must have excelled in one or more of the following area to be selected as a Champion.

 

Corner Elite - You contribute helpful answers, advice, and create a welcoming atmosphere on The Corner.  You also help flag abuse and spam on The Corner.

 

User Group Leaders - You lead a Data.com Connect sponsored user group to help spread the word about Connect. If you're interested in becoming a User Group Leader for your area, feel free to PM or email me!

 

Data Defenders - You have been an active DD for the last 2 periods and are dedicated to data quality and detecting fraud and abuse. Please review the Data Defender program description for additional requirements and details.

 

Product Advisory Council - We take product feedback seriously here at Data.com Connect.  You are eligible for this category if you were an active participant on a PAC call. 

 

Top Adders and Updaters - You contribute lots and lots of great data! We want to recognize those who have added or updated massive amounts of good data into our database.

 

Being a Champion comes with some amazing perks.  Champions receive special Champion branded swag items, a desk plaque, special Corner privileges, access to the Champion Area on The Corner, a customized avatar and can participate on calls with the Data.com team to hear about upcoming events or features.  

 

Plus, they receive a free invite to ConnectCon, our annual member event.* Be sure to read more about the Champion Program for complete details.  

 

If you are interested in joining our Champion program and would like to know more, feel free to reach out to me via email or PM for more information, or reach out to our current champions! Just look for a champion logo in their profile badge.

 

*Free attendance at the annual member conference, including airfare and hotel stay during the conference. Please note that air transport is only covered for flights departing from and returning to destinations within the United States and Canada.

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by Super Enthusiast Stingray
on ‎01-21-2015 04:14 PM
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@ConnectTeam 

 

Great program.   I like the way you have added a few new changes to keep the program fresh.  Kudos!

 

Folks, if you are a serious user of data.com Connect I cannot recommend being a member of this program strongly enough.  The annual ConnectCon event gives you a chance to meet other heavy users and the data.com Connect team in person.   You'll learn a lot and have a great time too!

 

 

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does this mean that Rainmakers will no longer get to connectcon free anymore will it only be if you are champion level?

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by Super Enthusiast KindDate
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@HighBus14 

 

*Free attendance at the annual member conference, including airfare and hotel stay during the conference.

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by ConnectTeam Community Manager
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@HighBus14 Rainmakers will still be able to attend completely free, minus airfare, Champions get their airfare included.  Hope to see you all there! 

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by Connect Member P2PConnect
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I am interested in being a champion, please contact me.

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by Connect Member DIMA-2007
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Please contact me about being a champion.

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by ConnectTeam Community Manager
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Hi @DIMA-2007  

 

I sent you a PM with more details! Feel free to reach out to me there. 

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by Connect Member WarmTrial2
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Hey Connect team I think I qualify.....please advise on how to enter my name in the champion program!

 

Cheers,

Andrew

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by New Contributor cardinal27
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how do I join

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@WarmTrial2  and @cardinal27 I'll send you both PMs on The Corner, so be sure to check your inbox! 

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by Occasional Contributor BlueWorks36
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 I am interested too, please let me know how to participate.  thanks!

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by Connect Member LeftCut17
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This is a great program. 


ConnectTeam wrote:

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A little over a year ago we introduced the Champion program, and I’m proud to see the tremendous growth, community participation, and leaders that have emerged since it’s debut.  As we start the new year, we have made a few changes to the program, including a new Champion area, Top Adders & Updaters, and updates to some of the existing criteria.  All of these changes will be applicable for the selection of the  Summer ’15 class of Champions.  

 

To be eligible for Champion status, you must first meet our base criteria, detailed below.

 

The base criteria:

  • Rainmaker
  • At least a 90% rating
  • Member for 1 year
  • Have at least 1000 rated data contributions across different types
  • Demonstrate positive leadership in the community
  • Act as a positive role model for the community
  • Knows and employs data contribution best practices
  • No outstanding account issues or warnings
  • Excel in one or more of our champion areas

You can read more about the Champion Program.

 

Champion Areas: you must have excelled in one or more of the following area to be selected as a Champion.

 

Corner Elite - You contribute helpful answers, advice, and create a welcoming atmosphere on The Corner.  You also help flag abuse and spam on The Corner.

 

User Group Leaders - You lead a Data.com Connect sponsored user group to help spread the word about Connect. If you're interested in becoming a User Group Leader for your area, feel free to PM or email me!

 

Data Defenders - You have been an active DD for the last 2 periods and are dedicated to data quality and detecting fraud and abuse. Please review the Data Defender program description for additional requirements and details.

 

Product Advisory Council - We take product feedback seriously here at Data.com Connect.  You are eligible for this category if you were an active participant on a PAC call. 

 

Top Adders and Updaters - You contribute lots and lots of great data! We want to recognize those who have added or updated massive amounts of good data into our database.

 

Being a Champion comes with some amazing perks.  Champions receive special Champion branded swag items, a desk plaque, special Corner privileges, access to the Champion Area on The Corner, a customized avatar and can participate on calls with the Data.com team to hear about upcoming events or features.  

 

Plus, they receive a free invite to ConnectCon, our annual member event.* Be sure to read more about the Champion Program for complete details.  

 

If you are interested in joining our Champion program and would like to know more, feel free to reach out to me via email or PM for more information, or reach out to our current champions! Just look for a champion logo in their profile badge.

 

*Free attendance at the annual member conference, including airfare and hotel stay during the conference. Please note that air transport is only covered for flights departing from and returning to destinations within the United States and Canada.


 

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by Super Enthusiast KindDate
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If you are interested in joining the Champion program, one word of caution. Be very careful not to criticize the product on the boards, whatever your feelings may be, because that will violate the "Demonstrate positive leadership in the community" requirement.

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by Connect Member AndrewBuxo
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How can I join the data.com Connect Champions Program?

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by ConnectTeam Community Manager
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@AndrewBuxo I'll reach out to you via PM! 

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by Connect Member RossM92712
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How can I join the data.com Connect Champions Program?  I think this is a great program and would love to be part of it!

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by Connect Member DearSeer34
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I am a Rainmaker.........Hurray!!!

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by Super Enthusiast KindDate
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@DearSeer34Congratulations on your Rainmaker -hood!!

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by New Contributor KKP_Baba
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Hi Dear 

 

I am interested in being a champion, please contact me. or Please tell me  How can I join the data.com Connect Champions

 

Program?  I think this is a great program and would love to be part of it!

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by EmailBandDC Administrator
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Hi @KKP_Baba I've sent you a private message with more details about the program. Thanks for your interest!

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by New Contributor Sinai85
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Is this still going on? I have been out of the loop for some time. but would like to be more involved.

 

Thanks!

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by Super Enthusiast Stingray
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@Sinai85 Yes this program is still active. Contact @ConnectRep for further details on the program.
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Hey @Sinai85- thanks for your interest! The Champions program is indeed still going strong. We'll be selecting our next class in July, based on member activity from January - June 2016. I just sent you a private message with some more details.

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by Connect Member GotThatData
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 I'd like to be considered! Smiley Happy 

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Hi @GotThatData - glad to hear you're interested! We'll be selecting the next round of Connect Champions in January 2017, based on activity from July - December 2016. You can read more about the criteria for achieving Champion status on the most recent Champion blog here. Take a look and feel free to message me directly if you have any questions!

 

Thanks,

ConnectRep

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by Connect Member ExtraChart29
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 I would infomation on how to join.  Thanks!!!

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@ExtraChart29 the most up-to-date information about the Champion program and the current criteria can be found in this recent blog post. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions!

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