ROI - TheBlackFin - Thoughts from Tom Edwards

Social Foundation

A good portion of my day job is defining social/digital strategies and programs to assist major retail brands maximize their WOM opportunities to drive multiple business objectives. Be it acquisition, engagement, advocacy, etc... Before I begin a new...

Filed under: Tom Edwards, collaboration, marketing, marketing strategy, TheBlackFin, SMO, ROI, Community ROI, community, The Black Fin, iPhone, Blogging, Social Networking, SMS, Proximity Marketing, iPhone 3G, Goals, Social Analysis, Business Services, Social Analytics, Blackfin360, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, KPI, Red Urban, iPad, geo-location, mobile marketing, Augmented Reality, QR Code, RedUrban, QR Codes

How to Drive Brand Value from Social Media

One of the more common questions that I receive is how do I truly drive value from social interaction? While there is no "magic bullet" to drive hard ROI consistently across all organization types each organization can show solid social value and results...

Filed under: Tom Edwards, marketing, TheBlackFin, ROI, The Black Fin, Social Analysis, Neighborhood America, Social CRM, SaaS, Socal+CRM, Rasmussen Report, Jim Haughwout, Social + CRM, Cloud Computing, Consumer Networks, OPEN Authentication, Blackfin360, Social Media

What's Next for Social Computing & Business???

The past month and a half has been a whirlwind of change and excitement. As most of you know by now I decided after 3 years it was time to explore options away from Telligent. I have nothing but respect for the remaining team and I truly wish them all...

Filed under: Tom Edwards, marketing, viral marketing, marketing strategy, TheBlackFin, ROI, Word of Mouth, Social Networking, Neighborhood America, Social CRM, Business Services, SaaS, Socal+CRM, Social + CRM, Blackfin360, Social Media

Tag Marketing

While recently attending the 2009 Microsoft High Tech Summit I was introduced to the Microsoft Tag system. It works very much like a barcode system with your mobile serving as the scanning mechanism. The interesting play here is the interactivity and...

Filed under: Tom Edwards, Web 2.0, marketing, viral marketing, TheBlackFin, Ensemble Studios, ROI, Community ROI, Word of Mouth, community, The Black Fin, Microsoft, Social Networking, Microsoft Tag, Tag Marketing, Blackfin360, Social Media

Major Nelson - ROI

I have known Larry " Major Nelson " Hyrb for a few years now . Larry is the Director of Programming for Xbox Live. He has become the Face of the Xbox 360 and his blog is the first stop for avid gamers looking for the latest info on upcoming titles, Xbox...

Filed under: Tom Edwards, Xbox 360, marketing, viral marketing, TheBlackFin, Major Nelson, ROI, Community ROI, Word of Mouth, Web 2.0 ROI, The Black Fin, Microsoft, Social Networking, Game of the Week, Social Media

OMMA & Social Networking

I recently attended the OMMA Global marketing conference in Hollywood, California. Some of the top talent from the marketing industry was there recently to discuss the current state of online marketing, media and advertising. The Event featured a number...

Filed under: Tom Edwards, marketing, viral marketing, marketing strategy, TheBlackFin, SMO, ROI, community, Web 2.0 ROI, Incremental sales value, The Black Fin, Software, Social Networking, OMMA, Blackfin360, Social Media

Where Are We?

In our mini-van, yes I know I just lost major street-cred by referencing the fact that my wife and I do in-fact own a min-van, but it's a fully loaded mini-van thank you very much!!! We have built-in navigation and DVD systems for the kids. Now instead...

Filed under: Telligent, Tom Edwards, Web 2.0, marketing, viral marketing, marketing strategy, TheBlackFin, ROI, Community ROI, Web 2.0 ROI

Community ROI

Changes have been in the works over the past few years, dramatic changes and challenges are beginning to have an effect on traditional business. You look at software as a service (SaaS), service oriented architecture, and especially Web 2.0 and how organizations...

Filed under: Tom Edwards, ROI, Community ROI, Word of Mouth, community, Calculating Community ROI, Web 2.0 ROI, Incremental sales value, Blackfin360, Social Media

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