SXSWi 2012 is populating itself with pep talks for the audio enthusiast. With panels highlighting the exciting future of public radio, and audio storytelling, there is a spirit of regeneration around a previously withering medium. In fact, we may be mourning its death if not for the Lazarus of progressive audio programming: the podcast. No […]
In our social and tech world, sharing is paramount. Now tech and fashion have merged as e-commerce and other fashion sites continue to utilize new platforms as a way to connect with consumers.
Have you ever had someone who just makes an impression on you ? Without even personally speaking to them, they leave you with a good impression of who they are? The name of his panel alone should let you know about the kind of person he is, Keeping Loyal Consumers Engaged by Shaking Sh*t Up . Yes, […]
Everyone has heard of the famous James Brown song “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World”. The song seems to be a good theme for the business world also. You rarely see, read, or hear about women in the world of business. That is beginning to change. Women are making strides in the business world. Many […]
Lisa Bodell is coming to SXSWi as the author of Kill the Company, and as an exemplary free thinker who’s out-of-the-box mindset feeds the spirit of the convention. “This book is about the hypocrisy that exists within many businesses when it comes to innovation. Too often, when leaders say they want their teams to “be […]
Keynote addresses are always special, but organizers of the final keynote of SXSW Interactive must have saved the best for last. Jennifer (Jen) Pahlka, founder of Code for America, a new and unusual non-profit, will give that address. Pahlka, who spent some of her childhood years in Austin, started out in the gaming media industry. Among […]
Andrew McNeill went to director Hugh Forrest to propose adding a sports track to SXSWi. His proposal was approved and 2012 will be the first year for SXSWi to have a track dedicated to everything sports. While there have been sports panels in the past, the new sports track will allow sports media professionals, athletes […]