Chris Burdge - Social Media Consultant

Chris first got involved with online marketing in 1993, just prior to the launch of Netscape the world’s first web browser.

Since that time Chris has been leveraging Internet based communications to build brands and move products for fortune 1,000 companies such as BMW Japan, HP, Kia, Nestle Purina, as well as local BC businesses like AbeBooks,  Planet Organic Market and Aviawest.

In 2009 Chris founded bWEST, a new type of social media consulting firm, focused on helping companies grow their businesses by integrating social media with their overall communications plan.

A "Social Media Specialist", according to Klout, in 2010 Chris co-founded Social Media Camp, Western Canada's largest conference dedicated to the exploration and sharing of ideas and insights around social media. The conference included 40 world-class speakers and attracted 650 attendees. 

Prior to starting bWEST, Chris lead online marketing strategy at Suburbia Advertising, AbeBooks, Publicis and Cove-Ito Advertising in Tokyo, Japan.

Chris regularly speaks at conferences, trade shows, and corporate events about social media and online marketing strategies, trends, and tactics. 

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