About Chris Abraham

Chris Abraham is a leading expert in digital: online reputation management (ORM), Internet privacy, social media marketing, and digital PR with a focus on blogger outreach, blogger engagement, and Internet crisis response, with the digital PR and social media marketing agency Gerris digital.

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A pioneer in online social networks and publishing, with a natural facility for anticipating the next big thing, Chris is an Internet analyst, web strategy consultant and advisor to the industries' leading firms. He specializes in Web 2.0 technologies, including content syndication, online collaboration, blogging, and consumer generated media. Chris Abraham was named a Top 50 Social Media Power Influencer by Forbes, #1 PR2.0 Influencer by Traackr, and top-10 social media influencers by Marketwire; and, for what it’s worth, Chris has a Klout of 79 the last time he checked.

Chris recently completed a five-month contract with Reputation.com as Team Lead, Special Projects, in sales for their "Whale Hunting" team. Chris was one of two whale hunters tasked with closing clients for their high-end Picasso Online Reputation Management (ORM) and Executive Privacy products, from $10,000-$100,000/month campaigns for high-net-worth and high-profile individuals and Fortune 500 companies.

Prior to Reputation.com, Chris ran his own digital PR and marketing company, Abraham Harrison, LLC, from Washington, DC, Portland, Oregon, and Berlin, Germany, with clients including Kimberly Clark (now Halyard Health), The Daily, Habitat for Humanity, Greenpeace, The Fresh Air Fund, International Medical Corps, Sharp, Pew, Alzheimer’s Association, and others. Previous to starting AH, Chris worked on the Interactive Team at Edelman Public Affairs in Washington, DC, consulting with clients such as Wal-Mart, Shell, and GE on blogger and social media strategy.

Before Edelman, Chris was Technology Strategist for New Media Strategies (now MXM), a pioneer in online brand promotion and protection with clients including Sci-Fi Channel (now SyFy), Buena Vista (now Disney), TomTom, Paramount Pictures, Coca-Cola, McDonalds, Disney, Reebok, EA, RCA, and NBC.

In the early nineties, Chris joined The Meta Network, a seminal online virtual community based in Washington, and so began his career as an expert in online community development, social media, social networking, and online collaboration. Chris has had a web presence since 1993 and started blogging in 1999, focusing on community, connection, innovation, and brand extension. As a technologist, Chris has consulted T. Rowe Price, the US Department of Treasury CIO, Friendster, Deutsche Telekom, and others.

Chris has taught blogging courses for the Writer's Center of Bethesda, has been a guest lecturer on public affairs blogging at Columbia University's SIPA school and the American University in Washington, DC, the Emergent Technologies Advisor to the Urban Institute's Communications Advisory Board, and a Renaissance Weekend participant since 2001. Additionally, he is the go-to expert on social media, citizen journalism, technology, and the Internet for BBC World Service, CNN Radio, and CNet's BNet.

Chris received his BA in American Literature from The George Washington University, studied American Literature at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, studied French at the University of Hawaii, and studied German at both the Washington and Berlin Goethe-Instituts. In addition to the Huffington Post, Chris blogs for his own blog, ChrisAbraham.com, for Biznology.com, for Socialmedia.biz, and for MarketingConversation.com. Chris has written for AdAge’s DigitalNext and Global Idea Network blogs.

Chris is indulging his mid-life crisis by buying a motorcycle and taking up the shooting sports including trap and target shooting with both rifle and pistol. Until he gets the novelty of gun ownership out of his system, you’ll find Chris in South Arlington, Virginia, right across the river from his beloved Washington, DC.

Chris Abraham started doing web development back in 1994, SEO in 1998, blogging in 1999, influencer engagement in 2003, social media strategy in 2005, blogger outreach in 2006, and Wikipedia curation in 2007.

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Gerris Corp:  gerr.is

FAQ

1. What services does Chris Abraham provide?

   • Chris specializes in digital strategy, online reputation management (ORM), search engine optimization (SEO), digital public relations, and Internet privacy. His expertise spans various digital fields, including social media strategy, blogger outreach, and Internet crisis response.

2. What is Gerris Digital, and how is Chris involved?

   • Gerris Digital is a full-service digital strategy firm co-founded by Chris. The firm offers comprehensive digital services, such as ORM, SEO, digital PR, and social media marketing, with an emphasis on deep engagement and online influence.

3. What experience does Chris have in online reputation management?

   • Chris served as Team Lead, Special Projects, at Reputation.com, focusing on high-value online reputation campaigns. He has handled ORM for high-profile individuals and large organizations, specializing in brand protection and executive privacy.

4. How can I get in touch with Chris Abraham?

   • You can reach Chris via email at [email protected] or [email protected]. He also offers a self-scheduling option for a 15-minute introductory call.

5. Where can I read more from Chris Abraham?

   • Chris writes on his blog, ChrisAbraham.com, and contributes to platforms like Biznology.com, Socialmedia.biz, and MarketingConversation.com. His work has also appeared in AdAge’s DigitalNext and Global Idea Network.

Background and Context

Chris Abraham is a veteran digital strategist and technologist with over two decades of experience. He has built a career on pioneering new media, from early work with Web 2.0 technologies and content syndication to advanced online reputation management strategies. His work spans both individual and enterprise clients, and he has been recognized by major industry publications for his impact in digital strategy and social media influence.

Chris's involvement in the digital space began in the early 90s with The Meta Network, a formative online community. Over the years, he has consulted on projects for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and prominent brands, often bringing unique insights into social media, SEO, and ORM. His experience includes roles at agencies like Edelman and Reputation.com, where he developed high-profile online reputation strategies.

Glossary

• SEO (Search Engine Optimization): A digital marketing strategy aimed at improving a website's visibility on search engines to attract more organic (non-paid) traffic.

• ORM (Online Reputation Management): Techniques and strategies used to monitor and influence the perception of an individual or brand on the internet.

• Blogger Outreach: The process of reaching out to influential bloggers to build relationships and gain coverage, typically for promotional or brand-building purposes.

• Digital PR: Public relations activities conducted through digital channels, often involving social media, content marketing, and influencer engagement.

• Social Media Strategy: The development of a tailored approach for a brand or individual to engage audiences on social media platforms effectively.

• Web 2.0: The second generation of the internet, characterized by dynamic content, user engagement, and social media, which revolutionized online interaction and collaboration.

• Whale Hunting: A sales strategy focused on targeting and securing high-value clients or accounts, often involving highly personalized and strategic outreach.