I’m proud to announce that RJMetrics is joining inSparq and a group of leading ecommerce technology companies in launching the first “reverse” Social Commerce Accelerator (SCA). The program helps brands, retailers, and ecommerce sites optimize their social commerce strategies. SCA will work with participating companies to build a self-sustaining social action plan that is customized for their business and backed by data.

In addition to RJMetrics, the technology companies engaged in the program include: inSparq, Sailthru, Power Reviews, OfferPop, Rapleaf, and Chirpaloo. These companies will provide case studies, best practices, and priority access to technology. I will be hosting a webinar on using data to increase revenue, customer lifetime value, and ROI on May 28, and you can check out the full accelerator schedule.

Applications to participate will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 31, 2012. A few of companies who have already confirmed participation include Delivery.com, C. Wonder and NimbleCommerce. Up to ten companies will be accepted into the ten week Social Commerce Accelerator Program. To apply, you must have:

• At least 10,000 transactions per month
• At least $1,000,000 in annual revenue
• A desire to be innovative, test, optimize and outperform your competition.

Apply to participate in the Social Commerce Accelerator today.