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Spark of Genius Camp Dallas – September 2012

On September 28th, business decision makers from all across the city came together as peers to openly discuss what is and is not working in the local market. Below is a selection of social media reactions throughout the day. For more info on the ongoing event series: http://sparkofgenius.agbeat.com

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Sparks abound! #sparkdalLiz Applegate
At Spark of Genius business conference. Thinking cap is on. #sparkdalJulie Tanner
Attending a "Spark of Genius" seminar. My spark is starting to go out, so maybe this will reignite it.Jerry Welch
So many great topics to choose from!!! Which one is your MUST SEE? @agbeat #sparkdalMelinda Enfinger
Sitting next to @MelindaE at #sparkdal wondering is she going to vote for my topic for a focus group. What does your brand say? HmmmShawn Mahdavi
Too many topics, not enough dots to vote! #sparkdalLiz Applegate
The topic I submitted picked up 3 dots. Similar topic picked up more. Glad! #sparkdal http://pic.twitter.com/PI5IoctLLexie Okeke
Topics for our discussions! #sparkdal http://pic.twitter.com/OLO2XKQQLexie Okeke
Peer-to-peer business is #now! #sparkdalTianfen天分Consulting
You’re not in business if you’re not planning 2013 #sparkdalCathy Mueller
How is your brand portraying confidence, integrity, pride, passion? #sparkdal awesome!Liz Applegate
been an incredible day…wish I could be 2-3 places at once…know i’m missing good content. @agbeat #sparkdalPark Cities Pet Sit
@LizApplegate I #needatwin so I can go to all the #sparkdal sessions.Pamela Tyll
What is an "OOO" in a business? Only Operating Officer! #sparkdalCathy Mueller
Learning about video usage and SEO for small biz. #sparkdalLexie Okeke
Took a vacation day to attend #sparkdal and it’s been well worth it! Ran into a old college buddy and made some awesome new friends @AgbeatPamela Tyll
Have a happy customer call your prospect – idea from #sparkdal @agbeatBeth Kahlich
It’s about respect. #sparkdalCathy Mueller
#sparkdal learning about promotions and presentations in this session. EYE OPENING!! Thanks @AgbeatPamela Tyll
@pamelatyll I should be in that session! #sparkdalShawn Mahdavi
@pamelatyll Wish I could be in that one too! #needatwin #sparkdalLiz Applegate
Excellent talking points on being your org’s press agent; it’s all about relationships & expert knowledge. #SparkDalKristin Kelley
We must be active warriors for our own growth. #sparkdal @AGbeatPamela Tyll
Love being #sparkdal to network and learn from each other! Thanks @agbeatBridges Safehouse
Lani from @Agbeat is seriously the most useful presentee I’ve met today. #sparkdal #awesomenessPamela Tyll
Social media is a tool, just like the telephone once was. It’s not a passing fad. #nonprofitlunch #SparkDalKristin Kelley
@LizApplegate thanks! I think #sparkdal was a great event – met some awesome people.Beth Kahlich
What was your spark? @agbeat #sparkdalMelinda Enfinger
RT @K2_tweets: RT @K2_tweets: Great day @ #SparkDal! Thanks to our sponsors @agbeat @constantcontact & great meeting everyone. Lots of sparks to ta …Julie Niehoff
That was fun! "@BridgesSafeHous: Love being #sparkdal to network and learn from each other! Thanks @agbeat"Julie Niehoff
RT @pamelatyll: RT @pamelatyll: Lani from @Agbeat is seriously the most useful presentee I’ve met today. #sparkdal #awesomenessMelinda Enfinger
So great, rIght? "@NicciOBoyle: Excited to be at #sparkdal with @Agbeat!" #constantcontactJulie Niehoff
Had a great day! "@TianfenConsult: So excited to be here with @AGBeat at #sparkdal! Let’s get it going :) -M"Julie Niehoff
Great topIc Adam! "@AdamDeVos: @AGBeat #sparkdal is well under way!"Julie Niehoff
Big shout out to @AGBeat @ConstantContact for a great day at #SparkDal today! Thank you everyone for the great sparks of genius!Liz Applegate
getting schooled by @terryallenpr @AgBeat #sparkdal http://pic.twitter.com/YB90azJKPamela Tyll
Be active warriors for your own growth. @terryallenpr #sparkdal @AGbeatthe {well} summit
Ditto! RT @LizApplegate @MelindaE @BethKahlich @CathyLMueller @Shawnmahdavi @TianfenConsult Great to meet you all at #sparkdal today!Kristin Kelley
RT @LizApplegate: RT @LizApplegate: Big shout out to @AGBeat @ConstantContact for a great day at #SparkDal today! Thank you everyone for the great sparks …Julie Niehoff
RT @julieniehoff: RT @julieniehoff: So great, rIght? "@NicciOBoyle: Excited to be at #sparkdal with @Agbeat!" #constantcontactElijah May™
Use 3rd party testimonials for your tough prospects. #sparkdal @agbeatShawn Mahdavi
What is the problem you are solving? The answer is your niche. #sparkdalCathy Mueller
@chrisguillebeau im writing notes on the "Building a World class Internship program" session at #sparkdal @AGbeatJenn Sprinkle
Small business? Don’t hire a PR firm…no one can talk your business better than you! @agbeat #sparkdalPark Cities Pet Sit
@AGbeat LOVING #sparkdal learning so much today!Pamela Tyll
Develop a new niche needs to be done without losing focus on mission. #sparkdalCathy Mueller
Lunching with lots of amazing business owners :-) @agbeat #sparkdalMelinda Enfinger
Do something unexpected – results-oriented marketing. #sparkdalCathy Mueller
You can’t fight for your cause as an individual, you must be collaborating to survive. #SparkDalKristin Kelley
@K2_tweets @MelindaE @BethKahlich @CathyLMueller @Shawnmahdavi @TianfenConsult Great to meet you all at #sparkdal today!Liz Applegate
Excited about the networking opportunities @agbeat #sparkdalEmily Van Wie
Use 5 senses in #marketing! #sparkdalTianfen���分Consulting
The spark-the senses engage the emotions which control the decisions. @agbeat #sparkdalMelinda Enfinger
Set expectations & allow for success with your interns. @adamdevos #sparkdal @AGbeatJenn Sprinkle
Use your assets in a new way to fund your mission. #sparkdalCathy Mueller
Getting ready for the venture funding discussion #sparkdal http://pic.twitter.com/4mge0MuALexie Okeke
Don’t re-invent it. Get involved with it! #sparkdalCathy Mueller
Great day @ #SparkDal! Thanks to our sponsors @agbeat @constantcontact & great meeting everyone. Lots of sparks to take back to @ProjTran.Kristin Kelley
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