Congressman Beto O’Rourke (D-Tex) is coming off the high of winning the Texas Democratic primary and is headed straight to the polls in November to take on Ted Cruz for his seat in the senate. O’Rourke spoke at SXSW this year specifically on campaign financing and how he has built his entire campaign on small donations […]
In September 2017, the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria. It was a disaster of historic proportions, and reports have said that the island will never be the same. It has been six months since the hurricane changed the lives of every Puerto Rican, and it has ensued a fraught conversation […]
Dr. Dawna Ballard has spent her career focused on time and how it relates to communication. We featured her session in one of our preview blogs about her conversation surrounding work, life balance. It only seems fitting to talk to this pro about time and how it relates to fear of missing out. The topic […]
Joah Spearman is co-founder and CEO of Localeur, a website/app focused on helping tourists find the best local hangouts when traveling to new cities. In his role at Localeur, Joah oversees business development, community management, marketing and investor relations. Before starting Localeur, Spearman previously co-founded an experiential marketing agency which worked closely with SXSW and ESPN […]
As a Texas State Journalism & Mass Communication alum, Chris Elley has developed a career that is diverse and innovative. Throughout his career, he has worked in multiple industries, including television, entertainment, journalism and creative branding. Some of Chris’ past work includes designing and executing branding efforts for clients such as Ironman and NBC, as […]
Elayne Safir is a Senior UX Designer at XO Group, a company whose brands include The Knot, The Nest, The Bump, How He Asked, and GigMasters, to help couples through life’s biggest moments. These companies help couples navigate their way through life’s stressful and enjoyable moments, whether it’s getting married, starting a family, or planning […]
Is VR journalism the next big thing or just a passing fad?