Kelly McBride of the Poynter Institute was on hand to discuss the importance in how news information is distributed and Gilad Lotja a Data Scientists from beta works represented the complex side of the equation providing what was most likely high level information to a mixed audience of journalists and marketers. Kelly that algorthems are […]
The panels and speakers featured at SXSW Interactive are usually amazing. Trail blazers in their fields. However, the festival is not just all about panels. Meet-ups and parties are also a significant part of the festival, providing a valuable platform to meet, chat and exchange knowledge with those in your industry or an industry you […]
Brandon Stetton the photographer of Humans Of New York started his panel by admitting he isn’t the best speaker. Telling a story of a speech he gave in front of 800 kids where his nervousness spiraled out of control and he ended up getting a round of what he called “pity applause” Brandon says after […]
So I’m walking through exhibit halls 3 and 4, looking for Market Smiths because I was supposed to do a copywriting workshop (which I didn’t get to do), and I see Shaquille O’Neal. A small crowd is around him, taking out their cameras, and I freak. I have Google Glass on, mind you. So I […]
When one thinks of branding and the pioneers in utilizing new media and second screen effectively to build a brand and ultimately an empire, a lot of organizations come to mind. One that probably doesnt, is the WWE. The WWE, or World Wrestling Entertainment for the uninitiated, was founded in the 1950s. It has been […]
For the last 12 and a half years Seth Meyers has been writing for Saturday Night Live. A month ago he left his long-time gig to take over hosting duties for Late Night. Meyers came to SXSW as part of the comedy program, but on Saturday he spoke about the new Late Night show to […]
Neil deGrasse Tyson launches his new series Cosmos Sunday night. The President of the United States is introducing it. The man is as close to a science rockstar as you can get. He packed a record number of people into Exhibit Hall 5 for his keynote presentation. There were high expectations coming into his keynote. […]