Bill Hartzer

MAY 26, 2010

This social media monitoring tool is not only for hotels, you can track and monitor your brand, your company, and you reviews about your company and your company’s products. Utilizing the truCast product, companies can listen in on what is being said about their brand online.

Cymfony 152

Cymfony Social Media Tools SM2 152

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

To be fair, I’ve only included those I’ve actually used (Radian6, Sysomos, Spiral 16) or tested (Meltwater, SM2). I’ve started a comparison chart, based only on my own experience and opinion, for you to use and update as you see fit. The main pitfall to avoid is flashy graphics for the sake of flashy graphics.

Social Media 155

Social Media Strategy Radian6 SM2 155

Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

I tried to go a layer or two deeper than some of the major analyst firms as well so you get a broader spectrum companies that would include some of the smaller firms that normally don’t get mentioned. Sysomos – which is now owned by MarketWire is different than Radian6 or Alterian since it also indexes more traditional news (a nice touch).

Crimson Hexagon 275

Crimson Hexagon Analytics Sysomos Alterian 275