So I can basically sum up my SXSW experience in five words: It's all about the people.
I interacted with a whole slew of amazing people this weekend, whether it was face-to-face or just by listening to them speak during a panel. I wish I hadn't gotten sick so that I could have spent more time with everyone at night, but it was getting hard to hold a conversation without coughing uncontrollably. I'm sure everyone thanks me for not spreading my germs everywhere.
A couple of shout outs: Rachel Strate works for a VC firm in Utah. Shawn Morton, the 4th best guitar hero player in the world, lives in KY and is a product development manager. He also co-founded Profilactic, a life streaming service that basically grabs everything you create and do online and puts it all in one place. Last but not least, the crew from DailyIdea.tv - Nikki Key, Jason Falls, and Todd Earwood. I had a great time with all of you! Thanks for making my
1st SXSW a success.
I would have to say my favorite panel was the Core Conversation: 10 Ways to Piss of a Blogger. I am very new to this and space and I found it incredibly helpful to hear from veteran bloggers what annoys them and what they absolutely can't stand in the way of other bloggers pitching ideas to them. I also really enjoyed Denise Shiffman's book reading: "The Age of Engage: Reinventing Marketing for Today's Connected, Collaborative, and Hyperinteractive Culture". The presentation was so clear and organized and very helpful for someone like myself who is not yet well versed in the Internet marketing lingo. Two thumbs up! I am looking forward to reading her book and see what other insight she has to offer.
I learned so much in Austin- all about social media, a little bit about Facebook, marketing, that guitar hero is the greatest game ever created, how to be a great blogger and the about secrets to networking. And on top of that, I left SXSW with two new loves: Twitter and Postsecret. (Postsecret will totally change your outlook on everything- so unique.) All in all not a bad weekend.
Danielle, it was great meeting you. Thanks for mentioning Profilactic. We appreciate it.
Posted by: smorty71 | March 12, 2008 at 04:52 PM