Biography

Chris Burdge first got involved with online marketing in 1993, just prior to the launch of Netscape (Mozilla) 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 smaller businesses like AbeBooks and Planet Organic Market.

In 2009 Chris founded bWEST Interactive, a new type of social media consulting business focused on helping companies grow their businesses using social media and emerging web technology.

Prior to starting bWEST, Chris lead interactive 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. He and his family live in Victoria, British Columbia.

bWEST is a member of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce as well as the Values-based Business Network, an organization that develops and promotes a values-based, sustainable business culture in the Capital Regional District.