Tyler Hammond

Recapping SXSW Interactive 2015

After months of preparation and planning, on the second day of SXSW Interactive I completely scrapped the “schedule” I had developed over the previous weeks. Leading up the event, I was really excited about all of the great content involved with SXsports. I’m a huge sports fan so this obviously attracted me. After spending my […]

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 […]

Mobile: How to Build Beyond the Phone

What is the next step in mobile technology beyond the smart phone? Wearable technology – watches, activity trackers, health monitors, augmented reality headsets, pet wearables, shirt camera. Connected technology – smart house, floor mat, vehicles. This panel began with a brain-dumping of all the mobile technology these panelists currently see on the market, or in […]

Fear and Creativity: Finding Your Craft

The Fear and Creativity: Finding Your Craft discussion began with the differences between a job and a craft. The panelists defined a job as something you do to pay rent. They defined a craft as a way of expressing yourself through your work that is meaningful, has a positive impact on something or someone. Two […]