Interview

WWE

I had the opportunity to discuss the ins and outs of the upcoming SXSW Interactive panel, Get Ready to Rumble! How WWE is Crushing Social TV, with panel strategist Jason Hoch. Hoch is the senior vice president of Customer Strategy & Product Marketing at social marketing development company Echo, which has a hand in facilitating the WWE’s dominance […]

Preview: PR for Crowdfunded Projects in Age of Kickstarter

  PR for Crowdfunded Projects in Age of Kickstarter Monday. March 11 3:30 – 3:4p5 Hilton Austin Downtown 616AB Anyone familiar with public relations knows the importance of building relationships and getting a message out. Typically PR agencies are known for their work with already established companies. However, within the last year PR specialists have gained […]

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I had the opportunity to ask featured speaker Von Glitschka, principal of Glitschka Studios, about his upcoming SXSW Interactive panel Drawing Conclusions: Why Everyone Should Draw. Von will be presenting on Monday, March 11 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Check out the question and answer below to get the scoop on Von, his panel topic, […]

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How Minimalism is Changing Entrepreneurship March 11, 2013 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Joshua Becker will be joining three other panelists at SXSW to share how minimalism is changing entrepreneurship, as well as providing opportunities for people to enjoy life by intentionally and purposefully living with less. The panel will also feature Courtney Carver, Joshua […]

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Presenting Complex Information with Simplicity Monday, March 11 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. In a digital age where there is no shortage of complex information, this panel aims to inspire attendees to clearly communicate complicated data through design. Panelists Vanessa Ruiz and Tristen George bring a unique and experienced perspective, and they aren’t simplifying your […]

Preview: Using Your Online Network to Get a Job #IRL

Jocelyn Lai and Justin Gignac understand digital relationships. In fact, their relationship has been completely digital. Both deal with these online non-traditional relationships on a daily basis and understand the importance of consistent social presenece. Lai, Talent Acquisition Manager at GSD&M in Austin uses social networks as a tool to recruit and network with people. She even refers […]

Will Turnage, VP of Innovation and Technology at R/GA.

Brainstorming Technology First Saturday, March 9 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Will Turnage works at advertising agency R/GA, but his panel will cover technology. He admits that a tech panel isn’t what you expect from the Art and Inspiration category at SXSW Interactive. “But that’s kind of the point,” says Turnage. He’s excited about the […]