Net-Savvy Executive

APRIL 1, 2011

The first report in the space was Peter Kim's Forrester Wave: Brand Monitoring (September 2006), which introduced us to seven companies: Biz360 Acquired by Attensity in 2010. Cymfony Acquired in 2007 by TNS, which was acquired by WPP in 2008. Cymfony is now part of WPP's Kantar Media.

Brand Monitoring 77

Brand Monitoring Cymfony Attensity Alterian 77

Bill Hartzer

MAY 26, 2010

Since so many people are gathering to share ideas, and concepts through social media, it is important for businesses to monitor how their brand is being handled through the various social media channels. What is needed are powerful methods, and tools to track your brand in the social media paradigm.

Cymfony 152

Cymfony Social Media Tools SM2 152

Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

A good DIY choice for small brands looking for a no cost option. Socialmention – another free service for monitoring brands with a nice user experience (including some nice graphs and metrics) and the ability to do date range targeting. Great for small brands and the do it yourselfer social strategists.

Crimson Hexagon 275

Crimson Hexagon Analytics Sysomos Radian6 275