Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for location based branding by checking into a business or a general location using a location based social network; determining if the business or other businesses in the neighborhood are running an advertising campaign and if so matching one or more influencers with a predetermined social influence (Social IQ) score with the available campaigns; and transmitting social influence messages from the influencers who have checked into the business location or into a general location.

Abstract: A system creates a market for social influence, by 1) creating a measurement system and pricing mechanism for the social influence power (Social IQ) which is, in the marketing industry, the ability to influence brands of products and services at different level of the marketing vertical from market research to advertising; and 2) establishing a market place to trade social influence and its derivative products such as: Opinion sharing, reviews, expert advice, endorsement, promotion, content generation, and buzz creation. The system can measure Social IQ and supports monetization of social influence through Social IQ.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to share a customer experience with a network of users or members by displaying one or more industry categories on a rotating basis on a display screen; displaying a customer experience rating for a company's service or a product; rating a provider of the service or product based on a customer's experience; sharing the customer experience with a social network of users or members using a web application; and inviting other members to vote on the provider.