Welcome Guide

Hey friends!The results from our pilot are in, and one thing is clear: the magic of this community is even better in person. After successful meetups in Ferndale and Atlanta, we’re officially opening up The Arboretum IRL to our entire community!We know that some of the best social media breakthroughs happen away from the screen. Whether you want to talk shop about the latest trends or just vent about the algorithm with people who get it, we want to fuel those connections.The concept is simple: You pick the spot, and Sprout Social pays the tab. How it works: Apply to Host: Tell us your city and your favorite local spot (Cafe, Bar, or Park). Get Approved: Once we review your application, we’ll give you the green light to set a date.

Hey folks!Some exciting news to share :) As you know, The Arboretum is where we connect to share wisdom, but your individual success is what truly moves this industry forward. We’re officially launching the Sprout Social Advocacy Program—a dedicated space for Sprout users to amplify their voices, earn recognition and connect with our team.Whether you’ve revolutionized your reporting workflow or found a creative way to drive ROI, we want to hear about it. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it’s a partnership designed to support your professional growth as much as you support ours.Why join the advocacy program?

Hey friends,We have been busy making things more intuitive to support your work without getting in the way. The goal was to clear the path so you can get straight to the connections and insights you need. Here is what you will notice when you dive back in:Cleaner look: We cleared the visual noise so you can focus on the discussions that matter most.Faster answers: The search bar is now much easier to find so you can track down what you need in seconds.Easier ways to ask: If you do not see an answer, jumping in to ask the community a question is now much more straightforward.

Welcome to The Arboretum, Max!We’re so excited that ​@Max Pete has joined The Arboretum team. Let’s get to know him better as our January Arboretum Community Member Spotlight. Share a fun fact about yourself.When I was a kid, I got to dance on the Groundhog's Day stage to Nsync with my friends and meet Punxsutawney Phil.What’s your favorite social account to follow right now?Okay this might be blasphemy, but the only social media I have is Linkedin. But I do love following what Enara was doing with Sweet Loren's because I love cookies and also she makes it so fun!If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?Since it is winter, I am in my Soup mode! It is also so versatile, like you can really do a lot with it and make it your own!When it comes to your work, where do you find

Moving to a new role? Your community history travels with you!If you change companies, simply email community@sproutsocial.com with your new contact information, and we will update your account to be accessible through your new corporate account. There is no need to start over—you can personalize your profile identity, company, and signature at any time to reflect your current journey. 

Hello Arboretum Community Members,We’re sharing an important update about our gamification program. While it hasn't been long since we first launched the gamification program, we've been monitoring the program closely and listening to your feedback. It’s become clear that the program isn't supporting or rewarding our community in the ways we had originally hoped.It is vitally important to us that our programs actually add value and support our members. We took a hard look and realized that the gamification program wasn't fostering the meaningful connection, peer support and overall sense of community we intended. You deserve a program that is truly rewarding to you in your development as social media experts, and we’ve decided we can do better.

Get started. The Arboretum Network is limited to members of Sprout Social’s online community. Not a member yet? Join here.Choose a network matching type.Whether you're looking to join a group conversation based on shared interests, learn more about the Sprout platform with a few peers or looking to level up your skills with 1:1 connections, get started by enrolling.Opt in.When matching is open each month, you’ll receive an email inviting you to join on

Do I need to be a member of The Arboretum to join? Yes! The Arboretum Network is limited to members of Sprout Social’s online community. Not a member yet? Register here.When are the opt-in invitations sent?These emails are typically sent the third week of the month. There will be clear instructions with each opt-in on timing and topics for each monthly program.  Will there be discussion topics and prompts?