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As of September 2, Panel Picker voting is closed. You can, however, still leave comments on the proposals you find interesting. We will announce the first set of accepted panels on Thursday, October 2. Stay tuned to the SXSW Interactive Festival website for these announcements, or e-mail us if you have questions.

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1 2 3 4 5	Saul Colt, FreshBooks	Personality Marketing Doesn't Mean You Are Ugly!		The days of the "Nameless/Faceless" corporation are long gone. With tools like social media companies and it's customers have a slew of new ways to communicate and demonstrate what they are really all about. This panel will showcase some of the companies that are doing the best job of this and hear some fun stories of Personality Marketing.		Advertising / Marketing	T	I
1 2 3 4 5	Saul Colt, FreshBooks	Building Your Brand with Web 2.0 Tools		Getting attention for your brand (personal or company) is easier than ever thanks to the ole' interweb but doing it with "zing" is still key to building a following. Learn and ask question from the people who have built brands and careers by doing it with "zing"		Advertising / Marketing	T	A
1 2 3 4 5	Mike McDerment, FreshBooks	Scaling Your Culture Without Losing the 'Secret Sauce'		There’s something romantic about building a start-up, but it’s hard to keep the romance alive when your headcount grows - it can strain relationships and jeopardize your company’s mojo. Learn how to build a business that keeps things hot and heavy under the covers for you and your team.		Business / Entrepreneurial	P	I

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