As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the journey of the e27 Contributor Programme over the past year. This article highlights the significant milestones achieved, the enhancements introduced to the platform, and the remarkable strides made in fostering a vibrant and engaged community.

At the heart of this retrospective is a celebration of the collective effort and collaboration that have fuelled the programme’s growth, showcasing the strategies and stories that have shaped its continued success.

Growth, reach, programme highlights

In 2024, the e27 Contributor Programme saw remarkable growth, welcoming 230 new contributors and expanding our community to a robust 600 members. This surge brought an even greater diversity of perspectives, resulting in the publication of 630 articles that reflected the dynamism of the e27 ecosystem.

Throughout the year, we delved into a variety of themes, exploring topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the evolution of fintech, sustainable technologies, health tech advancements, and digital transformation. Highlights included 100 articles focused on AI and its implications, 40 on climate tech and sustainability, and 60 on the future of Web3. Other popular topics ranged from cybersecurity to productivity and culture, as well as fintech trends, reflecting the breadth of interests and expertise within our contributor network.

Our contributor community now represents a diverse mix of founders, investors, startup and corporate professionals, consultants, academics, and students. Notably, this includes contributions from 280 founders, 70 investors, 50 consultants, 40 corporate professionals, and 160 members from startups and accelerators.

This year, we also expanded our global footprint, welcoming contributors from regions as varied as Silicon Valley and Ireland to Australia and Estonia. This international participation has not only enriched the depth and scope of our content but also strengthened our ties with entrepreneurial ecosystems across the world, reinforcing our mission to amplify innovative voices on a global stage.

We’re thrilled to celebrate the amazing efforts of our contributors with the Top 27 Contributors of 2024! Check out the list and see who made it here.

Our to 27 contributors of 2024!

Innovations

Last year, we rolled out features aimed at amplifying community engagement and celebrating contributors’ impact. The leaderboard became a central hub for showcasing the most popular voices on e27, offering real-time visibility into the contributors making waves with their insights and expertise. This feature not only motivated contributors to stay active but also gave readers a chance to discover trending content and voices within the ecosystem.

To further enhance the connection between contributors and their audience, we launched a follow button. This simple yet powerful addition allowed readers to subscribe to their favourite thought leaders, ensuring they never missed out on their latest articles. It created a direct line of communication between contributors and their followers, fostering stronger relationships and building a more engaged readership.

This year, we expanded on last year’s efforts by introducing several exciting updates to elevate the contributor experience and foster deeper engagement:

• Our content dashboard now provides contributors with detailed insights into their articles’ performance. From views and engagement metrics to reader demographics, contributors can better understand their audience and refine their content strategy.
• An enhanced user interface has been designed to make the platform more intuitive and seamless. Navigating the site, publishing articles, and interacting with readers is now smoother than ever, ensuring a more enjoyable experience for contributors and their audiences alike.
• We’ve also prioritised user trust by implementing advanced data security measures. These updates bolster confidentiality and data protection, giving contributors peace of mind as they share their knowledge and insights on the platform.

In addition, we launched an exclusive newsletter for our contributor community, featuring monthly writing themes, updates, and guides. These newsletters act as a resource, designed to inspire and support contributors in creating impactful articles, keep them informed about community trends, and strengthen their connection with e27 editors as a direct communication channel.

We also introduced the Contributor Spotlight, a weekly column where we showcase the most popular article and its author. This initiative highlights the remarkable work of our contributors and fosters recognition within the community.

With these updates, we’re committed to providing contributors with the tools, resources, and exposure they need to thrive.

Community engagement

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