SXSW 2016

SXSW screening: "Search Party"

SXSW has long been a place where up television programming is previewed before it is released to the public. In previous years, however, this opportunity was not made available to Interactive badge holders. This year, that changed. Episodic screenings were open to Interactive attendees for the first time. One of the screenings Interactive badge holders […]

For All Your Eyes Only: Communicating Secrets at CIA

We can neither confirm nor deny that this is our first tweet. — CIA (@CIA) June 6, 2014 Admist fears for running out of content and concern for security of classified material, getting the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States on Twitter was almost a clandestine operation all it’s own. Carolyn Reams and Preston Golson […]

Why We Crave Touch in Our Interactions With Tech

Have you ever rejected technology? Whether it be to choose a paper book or printed Polaroid over a digital book or photo. Whatever the reason, the panelists during this talk believe that humans are revolting from tech because they crave touch experiences. We have a need to feel objects vs interacting on a glass screen. Marianna […]

Style brands creating both fashion and impact

We’ve seen the trends of companies becoming more invested in social movements, but how do you balance product, philanthropy and profit? The panel “What’s More Important, Fashion or Impact” looked at this from the perspective of fashion companies. Joining the panel were Miki Agrawal, CEO of Thinx; Kirsten Dickerson, founder of Raven and Lily; Barrett […]

Kerry Washington and the New Rules of Social Stardom

First and foremost, Kerry Washington, is fabulous and an inspiration as a person and actress. In a conversation with Ariel Foxman, Kerry talks about social branding and how she engages with fans but also keeps her privacy. Kerry has harnessed the power of social media to promote not only her career and hit TV Show, […]

Fighting Wildlife Crime with Tech Innovation

You’ve heard all the sad stories that relate to poaching and illegal trades in wildlife. But have you heard about the technology that is being created to help save wildlife? Science and technology have helped and can save wildlife, but we haven’t fully harnessed the power of it. The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Wildlife […]