A lot of people have blogs these days. That means they have a voice – and that voice could earn them big bucks. In a SXSWi panel called “From Blogger to Social Media Guru to Public Speaker,” Nick Morgan and Tim Sanders discussed their advice for hitting it big in the world of public speaking. […]
Nan Palmero is referred to as the head nerd of San Antonio. He’s at SXSWi 2010 to cover the event for the San Antonio Express-News’ web site. I asked him about his thoughts so far, beating the CEO of 4square at 4square and how he and his friends are asking weird questions to internet celebrities.
I had the pleasure of running into USA Today tech writer Jon Swartz at SXSWi. I asked him for his thoughts on the conference and the battle between old media and new media.
The key theme from the SXSWi Panel “How to Make a Living as a Blogger?” It’s not easy. Panelists Brian Fairbanks and Colleen Kane discussed the challenges a potential professional blogger faces. Some of the highlights: Some of the silliest topics get the most hits. This is something a blogger has to balance. Do you really […]
Scott Rosenberg wrote the book on blogging, literally. One of the founders of salon.com, Rosenberg recently finished a book called “Say Everything – How Blogging Began, What it is Becoming & Why it Matters.” Rosenberg spoke as part of the panel on “Why Keep Blogging? Real Answers for Smart Tweeple” at SXSWi. Rosenberg has three […]
SXSWi isn’t just for citizen journalists. People who work in TV, radio and print news will also have plenty to learn. Having worked in TV or radio news for ten years, I’ve seen first hand that the news industry needs help. Some stations get social media and the digital age, but there are still a […]
Hugh MacLeod spends his time in west Texas drawing cartoons on the back of business cards. He sells his art on the internet. It may sound simple enough, but he has turned it into big business. Now he’s ready to help artists hit the big time, as well. MacLeod, who lives in the small town […]