The HostDime crew was out in spades this week at iSummit 2012 in beautiful Orlando, Florida. iSummit brings together digital leaders to discuss emerging trends and intriguing strategies for interactive technologies. The goal is to find new business and make lasting contacts. HostDime was a fortunate sponsor who enjoyed the company of hundreds of entrepreneurs, marketers, developers, investors, executives, and strategists from all corners of the technological world. Be sure to check out over 60 photos from the iSummit event at our Facebook.
Much of the convention’s focus was on consumer driven social business. Panels included internet business, content strategies, marketing and development, online brand engagement, user experience, and other helping social media specific topics. It was certainly a wonderful opportunity to network with hungry technologists in this booming digital economy.
Seeing as this was a social media event, let’s have a look at some of the online chatter from the event courtesy of Twitter. Kudos to the following ten creative and engaging Tweeters for live-blogging panels, dropping valuable tidbits, providing helpful links, and getting their own brand out there. Hopefully this will give you a good idea of iSummit 2012 and multiple reasons to not miss iSummit 2013.
10 Most Influential iSummit Tweeters:
Stephan Barrett: “Designer, Dad, Runner, Soccer Player, and CEO of Rise.net”
T-y! “@_garyadams: Storytelling – the reason your business is/isn’t successful. @stephanbarrett @risenet flpbd.it/15urg #isummit2012”
— Stephan Barrett (@stephanbarrett) September 18, 2012
5.1 billion people have a cell phone. 4.2 billion own a tooth brush. via @stephanbarrett #iSummit — Rachel Satterwhite (@rachille12) September 17, 2012
Justin Davis: “I help companies deliver better user experiences to their customers. Just moved to Tampa. Interaction designer, beer geek, speaker and founder of @maderalabs.”
#iSummit attendees – want my slides from my Breaking Silos/Toilet Paper talk? Here they are: slideshare.net/jwd2a/breaking… — Justin Davis (@jwd2a) September 18, 2012
And, if you’re looking for my UX Lessons from the Airport slides, they’re here: slideshare.net/jwd2a/ux-lesso… #isummit
— Justin Davis (@jwd2a) September 18, 2012
Jason S. Blanchard: #Entrepreneur #Consultant #Producer #SocialMediaProfessional. Former #Business Owner (@acomicshow).”
I had to do my Presentation without any visual aides today. No problem, I knew what I wanted to say and I hit my 27min mark. #iSummit
— Jason S. Blanchard (@alostcookie) September 17, 2012
King of all activity on Facebook is a Share not a Like says @alostcookie #iSummit — Ashley Cisneros (@ashleycisneros) September 17, 2012
What is the emotional reaction your product causes to the consumer? @alostcookie #iSummit #isummit2012 — Olivia Polk (@OliviaLPolk) September 17, 2012
Ragina Smith: “Social Media Enthusiast + Love Helping Others | Resourceful, Problem Solver, Super Inquisitive, Book Worm, Movie Lover & MSU Alum”
We’re so fly!! Rocking @hostdime sunglasses with my new friend @ashleycisneros #iSummit twitter.com/RaginaSmith/st… — Ragina Smith (@RaginaSmith) September 18, 2012
Don’t be a Triple A employee. “average, apathetic, absent” #isummit (@voxeo) — Ragina Smith (@RaginaSmith) September 18, 2012
Nick Cicero: “Social Media Strategist, Music Producer + Consultant | Trumpeter |@syracuseu Master’s Alum | Foolishly Passionate | Contributor to @mashable + @socialfresh”
Panorama at the #isummit party in downtown Orlando pnr.ma/cXBipA — Nick Cicero (@nickcicero) September 17, 2012
Updated slides from my #iSummit presentation are now up, recap coming soon: bit.ly/OZEowO — Nick Cicero (@nickcicero) September 19, 2012
Sending emails to everyone who came up and gave me their biz cards at #iSummit – I told you I would! 🙂 #makeitgreat
— Nick Cicero (@nickcicero) September 19, 2012
Natalie Costa: “social media strategist / word writer / local food lover http://www.backpackjourna.com.”
4 pillars: “customer obsession, open communication, passionate problem solving, unconventional community” #isummit
— Natalie Costa (@ncosta818) September 18, 2012
Two minutes to collect as many business cards as possible…winner gets $50 Starbucks gift card. #isummit with @mauviaaircruise — Natalie Costa (@ncosta818) September 18, 2012
Ashley Cisneros: Founder @chatterbuzzz, #entrepreneur #journo #writer #SocialMedia #PR #SEO #marketing #content @ufalumni @lta1975 @nshmba @prsa @nahj ashleycisneros.com
95% of Facebook posts aren’t answered by brands says @markkrupinski #iSummit — Ashley Cisneros (@ashleycisneros) September 17, 2012
Get feedback sooner. Collecting the right data is more imp than collecting ALL the data, use the tools for your goal #isummit
— Ashley Cisneros (@ashleycisneros) September 18, 2012
Your brand is what they think it is, not what you think it is says Tim Fisher of @fryhammondbarr #iSummit
— Ashley Cisneros (@ashleycisneros) September 17, 2012
Justice Mitchell: “Socially creative. The official #blogging humorist for the interwebs. #SocialMedia #CreativeDirector #Speaker #Artist #Photographer #Metalhead & #Father.”
10 Stages of Justice Mitchell #iSummit diyblogger.net/10-stages-of-j… — Dino Dogan (@dino_dogan) September 18, 2012
@fan_wise is a big hit @ #isummit2012 – limitless possibilities! I can’t believe how fast! See more: ow.ly/1OvLvh @starmarkintl — Justice Mitchell (@JusticeMitchell) September 18, 2012
Pam Moore: “50% marketing, 50% geek, entrepreneur, mompreneur, social media speaker, best-selling author, lover of Brand, God, Family, Friends, Beach & Life! CEO @mktgnutz.”
You can watch visual display of all #isummit twitter chatter via #SeeSaw on sees.aw/see/isummit Love da images! Thx @medialabrat
— Pam Moore(http://twitter.com/PamMktgNut) September 18, 2012
Transcripts & stats for #isummit tweets today. Report runs bit behind. 2.3 million impressions so far today. beta.hashtracking.com/ht-pro-rpt/pam… #orlando
— Pam Moore (http://twitter.com/PamMktgNut) September 18, 2012
“We don’t just want folks to attend a game, we want them to participate & be engaged via James Royer #Tampa Bay Lightening #isummit #orlando — Pam Moore (@PamMktgNut) September 18, 2012
Broderick Green: “Director of Business Development for JAXUSA Partnership, focusing on Life Sciences and IT-related industries. My tweets are my own.”
Has a great time at #iSummit. Saw cutting edge ideas and top notch presentations. Def made some great contacts. — Broderick Green(@JAXUSA_BG) September 18, 2012
Really looking forward to staying in touch with the great people I met during #iSummit. A lot of energy and activity among entrepreneurs.
— Broderick Green(@JAXUSA_BG) September 19, 2012
Want the full picture? Here’s 10 more iSummit Tweeters worth following:
Josh Murdock
Chandra Lee
Olivia L Polk
Aric Vinacke
Mark Krupinski
Audrey Padgett
Lenny Fontes
Melissa Albers
Christie Hyde
Lee Silverstein
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