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

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

• Competitive analysis: How does your brand stack up to the competition? • On-going monitoring: What are people saying about your brand and how can you use that information to either repair your reputation or identify opportunities? How can your brand participate in this space most effectively?

Social Media 157

Social Media Radian6 Strategy SM2 157

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

But, under pressure from digital and advertising agencies each looking to be the driver of the social media express, PR firms are sometimes turning over inquisitional rocks that do not portray them as strategic caretakers of brands’ social presences. What’s the hot new trend in social media that we can bring to our clients?

Questions 161

Questions Social Media Consultant Education 161

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 19, 2012

Given that WPO is the fusion of SEO, social media, interactive PR , and online reputation management, that’s a tall order. Radian6 , Alterian SM2 ), or inbound marketing suites (e.g., But based on a good look at the product, gShift has a great headstart on meeting the challenges of this discipline.

Software 140

Software Review SM2 Alterian 140

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