It’s no secret that the food and health world has long been filled with myths and misinformation. But combine that with the speedy delivery of the internet and it’s accessibility to just about anyone, and you’ve got a mess. Tony Labriola is the group account director of food and health for MullenLowe U.S., but more […]
You would imagine a conference the size of SXSW requires a ton of planning and preparation. You’re correct. “SXSW is the ultimate collaboration for creative minds and emerging technologies,” said Michele Passaretti, events and marketing assistant for High Beam – the official planning department of SXSW. “There is no better place for brand exposure amongst a […]
Machines that can learn are becoming more integrated into our lives at every turn. Drone delivery is already available to us and humorous stories about self-driving cars being pulled over are already circulating. The future is, as they say, here. With artificial intelligence already so present, important changes in technology are on their way. Among […]
Wearable tech for fitness is a craze that seems never ending as technology constantly advances. But what about wearable tech and professional athletes? What’s being done with the data collected on NFL players, and who is protecting players’ privacy? Daron Roberts, founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation (CSLi) at the University of […]
Have you ever wondered what pro gaming is all about? Can people really make a living off of gaming professionally? What’s it like to be a celebrity Esport athlete? In his upcoming SXSW panel, Ian Barker, Esports producer at The Daily Dot will cover these questions and more. Along with Lydia Picknell, Co-Owner of Paradigm, and other […]
From Title IX violations at universities to transgender inclusion in professional sports, sports media have assumed an important role in reporting on more than players and stats. At the intersection of sports and culture, social justice issues are garnering public attention thanks to an evolving purpose of sports media. Jessica Luther, investigative journalist and author of “Unsportsmanlike Conduct: College […]
What is your “Like” on Facebook really worth? Motivational Speaker Derrick Feldmann has written two books on the subject of social movements and how they become successful, and will be heading up the session “Social Activism: How to Ignite a Movement” in SXSW’s SXgood track. The side of activism we typically see is through social […]