The new SXSW Interactive Sports Track allows attendees insight into various aspects of sports media. Panelists Kevin Arnovitz, Kathleen Hessert, Jonathan Abrams, Johnny Ludden and Tom James discussed the future of the sports beat reporter in today’s social world.
Storify co-founder Burt Herman joined a renowned group of panelists in a discussion about data and the stories we want to tell. Words are powerful tools and creating narratives allows people to connect with one another. This panel gave insight into how imperative it is to use data as narratives in
Kathleen Hessert is the Founder and CEO of Buzz Manager and Sports Media Challenge, a social media consulting and online monitoring and measuring company. Hessert wowed the crowd and panel at “Sports Media: The Beat Goes Gone?” with key advice for how athletes, coaches and teams must create their own brand utilzing tools like social […]
Aron Pilhofer, The New York Times Interactive editor talked with me about the importance of teaching data journalism in schools, as well as how imperative it is for students to utilize social media. He emphasized that students need to take initiative in developing skills and that excelling at one thing is key in journalism today. […]
If a monkey takes a picture of itself in the woods, and no one’s around, who owns it? What if he posts it on Pinterest or tweets it out? Does it make a difference? According to Senior Lecturer Dara Quackenbush, everything makes a difference — even when it’s a monkey, and especially when it’s on […]
Jane McGonigal not only has a PhD, but she creates games that improve people’s lives! On top of that, she’s the New York Times bestselling author of Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World.
The new sports track at SXSW Interactive has something for every sports fan, from how Twitter has revolutionized sports for the common fan to how basketball has impacted lives for the better. Read about my top five sports panels below, and I’m sure you will have difficulty choosing just one to attend. 1. “Sports Media: […]