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I’m sitting in a darkened theater watching a comedy show. The room seats 90 people. It’s a late show, and I only stayed out because there’s a writer from The Daily Show performing. Then the host comes out and says, “We have a very special guest with us tonight…Mr. Judd Apatow.” That’s right, the director […]

Live Music as Means for Brand Engagement

The festival model has taken the music industry by storm: Austin City Limits, Coachella, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza have all revolutionized how music is discovered and consumed. This panel consisted of Andrew Klein of AEG Live, Hank Neuberger of Springboard Productions, Jimmy Chamberlin of LiveOne Group (and former drummer of the Smashing Pumpkins), and moderator John […]

Preview: We're All ADHD - Social Media & Attention Disorders

Many Most of us are aware…we use our phones too much.  And we’re similarly aware of the most popular past time within this overuse – checking in with social media. Experts have already postulated some of the consequences of this constant social media barrage.  We’re sleeping less, because our glowing screens are keeping our brains awake. […]

Preview: Status Update - Attention & Celebrity in Tech

Date: Monday, March 10 2014 Time: 10.30-10.50am Location : Austin Convention Center, Ballroom G, 500 E Cesar Chavez St Social media has become a part of our everyday norm. Although some may prefer Facebook to Twitter or Instagram to Pinterest, it is rare these days, to find someone who is not connected to some sort […]