Insider’s Guide to SXSW Interactive 2015: Following the SXSW TraX by MSL Global

Insider’s Guide to SXSW Interactive 2015: Following the SXSW TraX

@MSLGROUPNA @msl_group #MSLSXSW

Following the TraX to SXSW Welcome to MSLGROUP’s third edition of The Insider’s Guide to SXSW Interactive.

SXSW Interactive’s broad array of speakers and events is enormous, with so many things to see and do at the Convention Center, hotels and sites around the city. Whether you’re a veteran or a first timer to SXSW Interactive, you need to plan before you go to get the most out of the experience.

Photo by Dyxie on Flickr

Stephanie Agresta Global Practice Director, Digital MSLGROUP @stephagresta Stephanie is the senior-most digital executive at MSLGROUP and has been recognized as one of the very top digital creators, innovators and strategists in public relations.

It’s time to get detailed about your plans for maximizing SXSW Interactive 2015. This year’s event is jam-packed with more big ideas and innovations than ever before, and we’re here to help you take advantage of all the possibilities.

To help you plan, SXSW Interactive organizes content around very specific themes.

Since it began in 1994 with 36 speakers, SXSW Interactive has grown into the top global digital and interactive meeting in the world, with more than 30,000 attendees descending on Austin each March. The social and digital evolution can be chronicled by pivotal discussions at the 20 previous events, and no doubt there will be major milestone discussions in 2015.

Our team of experts will be onsite to follow six different areas of interest and offer you real-time updates and discussion opportunities, both on social platforms and during live events. We’ll even make influencer introductions onsite and through social channels.

Over the course of two decades, SXSW Interactive speakers have broadened from digital and social inventors like Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram’s Kevin Systrom to the likes of new age car and rocket maker Elon Musk and social activist Edward Snowden. As the idea of “convergence programming” grows, SXSW Interactive in 2015 means people like Charles Barkley are part of the conversation too. The story today is about how digital and social innovation impacts every corner of business and industry to shape people’s lives, governments’ actions and opportunities for new economic growth. SXSW Interactive’s broad array of speakers and events is enormous, with so many things to see and do at the Convention Center, hotels and sites around the city. Whether you’re a veteran or a first-timer to SXSW Interactive, you need to plan before you go to get the most out of the experience.

This year, MSLGROUP decided to leverage this content filter with MSLGROUP TraX.

We invite you to contribute to the community and follow along by checking our Twitter hashtags. This will be helpful to those of you heading to Austin as well as those who want to track along from home. We will follow these categories:

Food and Experiential Dining #MSLFood Health and Medtech #MSLHealth Social Media and Privacy #MSLPrivacy Work and Career #MSLWork Branding and Marketing #MSLBranding Content and Distribution #MSLContent We hope you join MSLGROUP on our journey to SXSW Interactive 2015. To get a daily email update, please visit this link to choose your TraX: msl.gp/TraXemail. See you there.

Cover photos clockwise from left: Luca Sartoni, Nan Palmero and Paul Hudson on Flickr, Image Think by Nam Chau.

Meet Our TraX Team at SXSW Interactive Contents 02 Meeting Our TraX Team 04 Planning Your Trip 06 Surviving in Austin 09 Building Your Session Viewing Plan 11 Taking in the Big Picture 12 Getting a Global Perspective TraX: 14 Food and Experiential Dining 18 Health and Medtech 22 Social Media and Privacy 26 Work and Career 30 Branding and Marketing 34 Content and Distribution 38 Manage Your Career 39 Parties 40 Hungry?

Mark McClennan @mcclennan Social Media and Privacy TraX Mark is a social media, privacy and fraud expert who has worked tech PR for 19 years. He is chair-elect of the PRSA.

Greg Eppich @gregeppich Food and Experiential Dining TraX Greg has nearly 20 years of experience as a communicator in the food industry.

Helen Shik @helenshik Social Media and Privacy TraX Health and Medtech TraX Helen is a healthcare PR, social media and digital content expert with more than 20 years of experience.

Jenny Heinrich @jennyheinrich Food and Experiential Dining TraX

Aleisia Gibson-Wright @aleisiag Health and MedTech TraX Aleisia formerly led global public relations for the Medical Diagnostics unit of GE Healthcare.

Jenny has over 15 years of digital experience in food and consumer matters.

Denise Vitola @denisevitola Brand and Marketing TraX

Brian Burgess @centerorch Work and Career TraX Brian leads the MSLGROUP global employee practice.

Marcy Massura @marcymassura Work and Career TraX Marcy is a SXSW veteran, New York Digital Practice Lead for MSLGROUP and social media powerhouse.

Denise is the North America Consumer Practice director for MSLGROUP. She is well known for developing on-strategy, insightinspired campaigns that integrate earned, owned, paid and shared tactics that infuse social, digital and mobile.

Erin Lanuti @erinlanuti Content and Distribution TraX Erin is one of the most senior experts at MSLGROUP in paid media, content and integrated marketing. She has over 20 years of experience.

Matt Dickman @mattdickman Branding and Marketing TraX Matt is a digital marketing specialist who has created successful marketing programs for some of the largest CPG and entertainment companies in the world.

Romain Vezirian @whoisromeo Branding and Marketing TraX Romain is a digital professional with over eight years of experience and develops digital strategies in Atlanta.

Jeff Melton @JeffDM Content and Distribution TraX Jeff is head of Global Technology and Platforms and leads the global integration of digital technology with the MSLGROUPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global digital offerings.

Texas-Style Planning Tips You won’t have any trouble figuring out what’s on the SXSW Interactive agenda – the event planners have everything locked and loaded. What you might not be sure of is what to wear, what to bring and how to plan your “off” time. Follow our insider guidelines and you’ll be ready for anything.

Planning Your Trip 1. Download SXSW® GO.

The Official 2015 Mobile Guide to South by Southwest lets you see the lineup, create your own personal schedule and sync your devices so everything’s up to date. The app is available for download to your iPhone, iPad or Android.

2. Check the weather forecast.

March temps in Austin are usually pretty nice (how do 60s and 70s sound?), but Texas weather can change in a hurry. Plan to dress in light layers and bring a jacket and umbrella for those stray showers.

6. Bring your own bottled water and snacks.

Skip the long refreshment lines at SXSW by tucking a few waters and packs of trail mix in your suitcase or stopping at Royal Blue Grocery on your way through downtown.

7. Leave a little room in your suitcase.

Downtown’s 2nd Street District has more than 50 local specialty shops, services and eateries. Set aside time to shop and take a piece of Austin home with you.

8. Be prepared to network. We’re not suggesting a canned

3. Wear comfortable shoes. elevator speech, but having a few key

You’ll walk a lot and likely stand in a line or two, so comfy shoes are a must. If you want to try biking, bring shoes you can wear using B-cycle, Austin’s bike share system.

phrases in your back pocket will help get conversations going. And don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards.

4. Pack your workout clothes.

There’s at least one party every night, and times are staggered so you can make almost all of them if you want. Pace yourself though – and make sure you have the right access badge before showing up at the door.

Whether you hit the hotel gym, tackle one of Austin’s many running trails or take a wake-up walk around the block, exercise is a great way to keep your energy up during long SXSW days.

5. Stash extra chargers and batteries.

What’s the most popular thing at a technology conference? Technology! Everyone will be on Wi-Fi, so be ready for signals to come and go and batteries to die at the most inconvenient moment. Bring extra batteries and a portable charger, and stake out the charging stations at each venue.

9. Pick your parties.

10. Plan a stop at the SXSW Job Market presented by Publicis Groupe. It’s free, open to everyone and a great place to meet people, even if you’re not looking for a job. You never know, right? March 13-14, JW Marriott.

Surviving in Austin Transportation There’s more to SXSW It’s easy to get around downtown Interactive than sessions on foot or bicycle (check out B-cycle, and parties. Use our insider Austin’s bike share system), and MetroBus and MetroRail are great tips to navigate the event for destinations further afield. Good like a pro and round out news if you’re staying somewhere your Austin experience. other than downtown Austin: SXSW has evolved an efficient hotel shuttle service for registrants whose hotels are outside the downtown walkable area.*

Music

Austin is a music lover’s mecca, with live bands playing somewhere every night. Read the signposts, collect postcards on street corners and check out the Downtown Austin Alliance for live music venues.

Parking

Don’t worry about parking if your hotel is outside your walking distance comfort zone and you go for a rental car. There’s a garage on 2nd Street just two blocks from the Austin Convention Center, the hub of SXSW Interactive. Get there early to snag a spot.

Scheduling

SXSW works best if you plan ahead. Yes, consider developing a personal run of show for the event, but don’t feel the need to schedule every minute of your trip. Take a breath. Leave time for spontaneity.

Satellite-ing

Who says you have to be in the room to get value out of SXSW keynote sessions? Avoid the crowds and watch from a satellite location where you can network with people who have similar interests. In many cases, interesting sessions are held immediately following the keynote, saving you time and steps.

Social media

SXSW Interactive is all about technology, but it’s also about people. Follow conversations on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, but don’t spend the week looking at your phone. Use this opportunity to make authentic connections that will live beyond Austin.

Lounging

Nothing will rejuvenate you like a comfortable sofa, a cold drink and a charging station in one of the SXSW Lounges. Stop by to network or meet up with friends and learn about new business opportunities. In particular, we recommend the PayPal Social Media Lounge hosted by TechSet, in Room 19AB of the Convention Center. You’ll be able to get your caffeine fix at our coffee bar, pick up essentials at the PayPal store, and recharge yourself and your devices at one of our many work stations. * Please note that registrants must purchase a pass.

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Building your Session Viewing Plan

The best tool for planning and organizing your sessions is the SXSW GOTM app, available for download to your iPad, iPhone or Android devices. Browse all the events and speakers and create your personal schedule, then log in to sync it with your other devices. Want to see what sessions your friends and connections are going to? It’s all right there. SXSW Interactive is full of can’tmiss sessions, panels and keynotes. To stay on track, keep them all straight and catch the ones you really want, make lists of your A, B and C choices. That way, if your first choice is full, you can always skip to your B list or even your Cs. Make notes on times and places to be sure you’re in the right place at the right time. Allow time for travel.

Taking in the Big Picture SXSW Interactive has a long tradition of lining up the world’s most innovative and inspiring speakers. Keynote events run from 2-3 p.m. each day in Exhibit Hall 5 of the Austin Convention Center. These presentations take the form of either a solo talk, an interview, or a conversation between two individuals. This year, you will have the opportunity to see:

Paola Antonelli Senior Curator, Metropolitan Museum of Art Friday Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al-Saud CEO, Alfa International Saturday Martine Rothblatt Chairman & CEO, United Therapeutics Sunday

They are must-attend events for anyone with a show badge, but you don’t need to be in the hall to view them. SXSW simulcasts keynotes across its venues, enabling you to avoid the crowds and watch from a satellite location and network with people who have similar interests. We also highly encourage attendees to check out the Featured Sessions to hear from influential celebrities and the top names behind some of the industry’s most innovative trends and important conversations. This year’s line-up of SXSW speakers includes Charles Barkley, Bonin Bough, Russell Brand, Pete Cashmore, Malcolm Gladwell, Jesse Jackson, Guy Kawasaki, Josh Klein, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Eric Schmidt, Brian Solis, Biz Stone, Eric Topol, Gary Vaynerchuk, Jack Welch and more.

SXSW Interactive is not just 60 minute sessions – there are a variety of fascinating things to do outside the convention center. SXSW Interactive Workshops offer in-depth, multi-hour education on a variety of subjects, all located on the third floor of the JW Marriott. A multitude of Convergence Meet Ups are scheduled each day to connect attendees with similar interest across disparate industries. There’s also the Gaming Expo, Startup Village, SXgood (the official social good platform at SXSW), comedy and more – a quick internet search including “SXSW” can reveal all kinds of events and opportunities to enjoy!

Logan Green Co-founder & CEO, Lyft Monday Astro Teller Captain of Moonshots, Google[x] Tuesday Photos opposite page: clockwise from the left by Paul Papadimitriou, Nan Palmero, Kris Krüg, and Andrew Feinberg on Flickr.

Getting a Global Perspective By Stephanie Agresta, Global Practice Director, Digital, MSLGROUP #MSLGlobal The City of Austin’s official motto is “Live Music Capital of the World.” It’s time everyone also recognizes the importance that Austin and SXSW play on the global digital landscape. SXSW is now the largest and most important gathering of global digital marketers annually. SXSW Interactive has always been about what’s emerging from Silicon Valley and New York City. But now, technology trends in Brazil, China, India, Korea and Australia are making big waves. Every year the percentage of attendees and sponsors from outside the United States has grown. Last year the 32,798 attendees of Interactive came from 82 countries. For global digital marketers, the show is must-attend. MSLGROUP brings colleagues from around the globe to immerse themselves in the global digital ecosystem of SXSW in ways that help drive innovation for our clients worldwide. Global content is integrated into every SXSW theme. But there are a myriad of ways to navigate the show for those interested in finding likeminded global attendees. Here are a few of the top items to be aware of: Global Connections: SX Global Connections seeks to reduce the challenge of connecting by bringing relevant content, networking, and business opportunities to the international SXSW community. Don’t miss the kick-off event!

Trade Show – 2015 Exhibitors The Trade Show has now grown to one of the most popular aspects of SXSW. Still manageable in size, attendees can make valuable connections with exhibitors. Many of the global sponsors are represented here. Latin America SXSW recently announced the creation of SXAméricas. SXAméricas promotes networking, ideas and new partnerships from Latino film, music and technology leaders. Two panels of note include: Neymar: From Brazil Soccer Star to YouTube Creator Latin America: Silicon Valley’s New Frontier

Asia At MSLGROUP, we are proud of our deep expertise in navigating the global digital landscape in Asia. These panels on Asia specific topics will prove to be some of the most popular: One World, Two Internets: China’s Tech Innovation Winning Over China’s Wired Women The Birth of Korean Cool

Meet MSLGROUP experts from around the globe who are attending SXSW this year

Patricia Albuquerque Sao Paulo, Brazil Partner & Content Director, MSLGROUP Espalhe @patialbuc Jon Chin Singapore Director of Digital & Social, Southeast Asia @jonwchin

Spotlight Asia Mobile Lifestyle Comes of Age Sunday, March 15 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM W Hotel, 200 Lavaca St Great Room C

#MSLGlobal Join MSLGROUP, Mondelēz, Line and other global tech marketers to discuss the emergence of the mobile consumer in Asia and the global trends it is sparking. Asia is now leading the way for mobile messaging and communications innovation. The region entered a new period of growth at the same time as mobile-Internet access became widely available, resulting in the region leapfrogging the PC-Internet era. In an environment with mobile at the core, rich development and invention is happening in exciting ways. Despite having being around for a fraction of the time, messaging services like Line, WeChat and Kakao Talk have sizable user bases rivaling Facebook. But these Asian

apps are more than just messaging, they are lifestyle platforms, branching out to include mobile payments, shopping, taxi services, banking, and more. As a result, social networking platforms have been transformed into indispensable digital extensions of a user’s life. The Mobile Lifestyle era is upon us. The leaders of the major western digital platforms are now traveling to the East to understand this innovation and the invention that’s still around the corner in North America and Europe. Together we will explore what happens when a mobile messaging app becomes the digital life engine for millions of people. What does this transformation means for people’s lives, businesses and society? What does this mean for global brand marketers? This event is invite only. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to us at CorporateCommunicationsNA @mslgroup.com.

Alice Hu Shanghai, China Manager, Social & Digital, Asia @alicehu Marcelo Minutti Sao Paulo, Brazil Director @mminutti Nicolas Moreau Paris, France Digital Strategies Consultant, Publicis Consultants @nico_dude Narendra Nag Delhi, India Asia Practice Leader, Digital & Social Media @narendranag Adrian Rosenthal Berlin, Germany Head of Digital & Social Media, Germany @neurosenthal Josh Shapiro Sao Paulo, Brazil Director of Market Development & Client Engagement @joshds Juliana Junqueira Vieira Sao Paulo, Brazil Digital Director, MSLGROUP Andreoli

The Food and Experiential Dining TraX

By Greg Eppich, SVP, MSLGROUP, and Jenny Heinrich, VP, Social Media & Digital Content, MSLGROUP

#MSLFood Last year’s SXSW left us feeling a little hungry. Not literally hungry, of course. There’s a lot of great food in Austin and we’ll certainly take advantage of that again this year. Breakfast tacos or kolaches, anyone? The truth is, we’re hungry for more SXSW sessions that focus on food. This year’s lineup, led by a wide range of respected food industry thought leaders, looks quite satisfying. They’ll address the world’s food supply, responsible sourcing and sustainable production methods, plus predict food trends and shifts in food marketing and retail.

In addition to this year’s hearty sessions (see below for our top picks), we’re looking forward to these SouthBites highlights: – SouthBites Lounge at the Driskill Hotel, which will serve as the home base for food industry professionals, fans and press. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for lots of free food, too. Can you blame us? – The third annual SouthBites Trailer Park will celebrate Austin’s iconic food trailer culture. This year’s Trailer Park will offer a wide range of foods from Asian street cuisine and Turkish style wraps to gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and Korean Mexican fusion, just to name a few. The SouthBites Trailer Park will be open every day from Friday, March 13, through Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m. to midnight. – Craft-Cocktail Happy Hour Presented by KitchenAid at the Driskill Hotel on Saturday, March 14, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This happy hour will wrap the first day of SouthBites programming and offer an open bar, appetizers and a 14

guest mixologist to create a variety of craft cocktails using KitchenAid tools. They had us at cocktail. – SouthBites Food Truck Showcase Party on Monday, March 16, from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Located at the SouthBites Trailer Park, this late night celebration will highlight the delicious eats crafted by chefs of the 14 participating food trailers and mark the close of SouthBites programming for 2015. We invite you to join us, using the hashtag #MSLFood, as we share key findings and insights from these and other SouthBites sessions and events at SXSW Interactive 2015.

Session picks from our experts Saturday 14 March Made in Brooklyn: A Craft Foods Revolution Saturday, March 14, 11:00AM - 12:00PM Driskill Hotel, Driskill Ballroom

The Unexpected Mega Bites: Mining Power of Shared Meals Food Data for Insights Saturday, March 14, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Saturday, March 14, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Driskill Hotel, Maximilian

Driskill Hotel, Driskill Ballroom

#sxsw #SouthBites

Participating in a shared meal leads to expanding oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interactions with new people, cultures, foods and thoughts. This session will highlight the success for meal sharing and how it can make an impact that reaches further than the dinner table.

A wealth of data is being collected every day through food apps, restaurant check-ins and recipe searches. However, the landscape of food as big data is still taking shape, and how it will affect meal innovation is yet to be known. This session will seek to explain the future intersection of food and technology.

#sxsw #SouthBites Craft foods and beverages have been gaining mass appeal, as consumers want more authenticity, sustainable practices and seasonality. With their popularity gaining momentum, the effects on the larger food ecosystem have yet to be fully understood. This session will highlight success stories of purveyors who have scaled their business from micro to macro. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP38255

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The Future Role of Tech in Dining and Food Saturday, March 14, 3:30PM - 4:30PM Austin Convention Center, Ballroom D #sxsw #momotech David Chang of Momofuku fame will discuss how technology is continually changing and shaping the way people interact with food, and how restaurants, chefs and athome diners consume meals both literally and digitally. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP43201

Join us as a panel of entrepreneurs from some of the leading companies in food data and food technology discuss the possibilities for big food data. We are on the verge of something that can transform the entire food system, and the leaders in this movement will share their thoughts, ideas and learnings. Our panelists will unveil innovative insights they have gleaned from their experiences and share specific use cases. Learn what lies in the future of mining food data and the advantages and obstacles at the convergence of food and technology. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP39373

Session picks from our experts Sunday 15 March

Grocery Wars: The Future of Buying Food Sunday, March 15, 9:30AM - 10:30AM Driskill Hotel, Maximilian #sxsw #SouthBites Technology and customization take center stage as consumers demand a more personalized and streamlined experience when shopping in-store. At the center of this revolution is the continued need for purveyors to stay up to date on a seamless buying experience, smart in-store advertising and packaging that provides buyers with information they demand such as ingredients, history and how it can best be used to its fullest potential. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP34122

Building a Better Breakfast Sunday, March 15, 12:30PM - 1:30PM Driskill Hotel, Driskill Ballroom #sxsw #SouthBites Breakfast has long been seen as the most important meal of the day. But with an ever-growing population, innovations need to be made in the global food system to account for higher demand. Josh Tetrick, Damir Kaul and Andrew Zimmerman will provide their unique outlooks on how this can be done. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take a look from the view of the entrepreneur (Josh Tetrick), the investor (Samir Kaul) and the culinarian (Andrew Zimmern), and the three will be moderated by sustainable food writer, Jane Black (NYT, Washington Post, Slate). http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP31681

Changing the World through Food: A Love Story Sunday, March 15, 3:30PM - 4:30PM Driskill Hotel, Driskill Ballroom #sxsw #SouthBites Renowned chef and restauranteur Michael Chiarello and philanthropist Eileen Chiarello bring their love for each other, food and sustainability on a mission to change the world. They will discuss how they have cultivated success through food, each other and by making a difference in communities across the nation. Join the Chiarellos for a candid conversation about how love shaped their commitment to flavor, farming and a sustainable food futureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the blood, sweat and tears it took to get where they are today. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP42722

Monday 16 March

72 Ways Food Can Change the World

Food Criticism in the Digital Age

Monday, March 16, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Monday, March 16, 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Driskill Hotel, Maximilian

Driskill Hotel, Driskill Ballroom

#sxsw #SouthBites

Food and nonprofit successes converge in the story of Hot Bread Kitchen and how poverty and nutrition can be tackled by one everyday food. Eater Editor-in-Chief Amanda Kludt spoke with Jessamyn Rodriguez about her success in providing careers to immigrant men and women by turning their breadmaking abilities into businesses.

Citizen journalism through Instagram, Yelp and Twitter have made restaurant reviews accessible to any diner. In this new digital age, food critics discuss the impact of instantaneous feedback and how it continues to shape the future of food critique and criticism.

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By Aleisia GibsonWright, SVP, Health MSLGROUP

#MSLHealth Under normal circumstances, thinking about attending a conference for work could lead to a serious, deep, guttural yawn,

right? Yes, but this is no ordinary conference, it’s SXSW, one of the top industry trend events in the world. There will be no yawning for me. Airline ticket in my purse, bottled water in hand, bag of pretzels in my coat pocket and a vision of complete immersion in the beautiful world of BIG DATA in health – again one of this year’s trending topics – has me alive with excitement.

How big data is used in preventative medicine is key to why I’m so interested in the topic. It’s like the ability to analyze other people like myself – similar family health history, ethnicity, test results and all that medical stuff – to determine what could happen to my health in the future is just…oh, riveting. Follow me to find out what I really thought about the session.

What am I most looking forward to? Big data. It’s frightening, scintillating and perplexing, particularly in the health space, as technology is still burgeoning. It has applications that range from provider-specific business intelligence to scouring an entire state’s health records to pinpoint people at risk for certain ailments. Many believe big data can help target early warning signs and improve patient safety.

During my time at SXSW, I’ll stop and take a moment to appreciate the awesomeness of this industry and the breadth of topics we get to understand and influence. And while I’m in Austin, I will definitely make time to appreciate the Tex-Mex and BBQ.

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If you’d like to meet up with me for a dip of guac and refried beans, a rack of something savory or to just to talk about the conference, tweet me @aleisiag #MSLHealth.

Session picks from our experts Saturday 14 March Patient Power: A Data and Mobile Health Revolution

Digital Health and Consumerization of Healthcare

Why HIPAA Won’t Save You: Protecting Data Privacy

Saturday, March 14, 9:30AM - 10:30AM

Saturday, March 14, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Saturday, March 14, 5:00PM - 6:00PM

JW Marriott, Room 203-204

#sxsw #PatientPWR

#sxsw #DigiHealth

#sxsw #SXSWHIPAA

It has been estimated that as much as 90% of all data in the world has been generated in the past two years. While “big data” has dramatically changed the way we live our lives from shopping to social interactions, the big data revolution is just beginning to touch the most sacred aspect of our lives: our health. This panel will discuss the current state and future of the big data revolution in health and personal wellness, as well as the challenges to building a data-driven health system.

The explosion in technology over the past decade has transformed the world we live in, and nearly all successful businesses today leverage new technologies to their advantage. Yet due to its regulatory and competitive complexity, the healthcare industry has been a notorious laggard in incorporating the benefits of the digital revolution. Recent years, however, have seen numerous innovations on the digital health front and, finally, the move towards a consumerized healthcare system that gives patients more control over their care. Re/code Senior Editor James Temple will moderate a panel to discuss these issues with Beth Seidenberg, partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and former chief medical officer of Amgen, Mike Lee, founder and CEO of MyFitnessPal, and Ray Bradford, founder and CEO of Spruce Health.

Every day, people are collecting, sharing and leveraging health information – sometimes without even realizing it. From fitness tracking tools to info shared through social to online search and purchases made online, a wealth of health-related data is being generated about each of us that, if used wisely, could improve health outcomes. But while much has been said about the opportunities, few people give much thought to the digital footprint they leave behind – a footprint that includes data and information not necessarily protected under existing regulatory guidance (HIPAA). By bringing together key stakeholders who can talk to the needs of patients, manufacturers and entrepreneurs, we aim to tackle both the promise and the risks of maximizing the wealth of health information generated online.

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Session picks from our experts Sunday 15 March Finding a Breast Cancer Cure: What Needs to Change Sunday, March 15, 5:00PM - 6:00PM JW Marriott, Room 201-202

Is Big Data the Next Wonder Drug? Sunday, March 15, 5:00PM - 6:00PM JW Marriott, Room 203-204 #sxsw #HealthData

#sxsw #BCCure Breast cancer is the second largest cause of cancer death among women in the U.S., invading the lives of millions of women and their caregivers. How can the breast cancer community – from consumers and physicians to researchers, health plans and tech companies – create change? What do we need to do to help find a cure? In this session, breast cancer survivor, advocate and blogger Ann Silberman, along with digital health media expert David Kopp, will lead an interactive discussion exploring what needs to change in breast cancer care and treatment today, the emerging role digital innovation will play in helping find a cure and how we can all help. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP40477

In a world where we track our sleep, steps, sex, vitals, DNA and almost everything imaginable – is data the panacea we hope it’ll be for our health? Or is it another fad, a placebo, a sugar pill that makes us feel psychologically, but not measurably, better? Now that we’ve begun collecting data on ourselves, how do we use it to improve our future health? And what happens when data is extended from the individual to the collective body? What are the societal implications? Find out what comes after the quantified self in a panel with Walter de Brouwer, founder and CEO of Scanadu, a NASA Ames Research Center-based company aimed at making this the last generation to know so little about our health; and Eric Topol, M.D., director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute, who is using digital and genomic technologies to reboot the future of medicine. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP42194

Monday 16 March Bionic Pancreas: Getting Closer Monday, March 16, 11:00AM - 12:00PM JW Marriott, Room 201-202 #sxsw #BioHealth Insulin-dependent diabetics live daily with a pancreas that is not functioning properly. A healthy pancreas secretes both insulin to counter high blood sugar and glucagon to counter low blood sugar. The standard of care to date has been the injection of insulin to manage high blood sugar and the ingestion of carbohydrates to manage low blood sugar. This is akin to managing the temperature in your house with a space heater to add heat and opening the windows to cool things off. It works, but not very well. This session will discuss the industry and academic partnerships underway to create a bionic pancreas that combines novel medical devices and formulations of insulin and glucagon to mimic the function of the pancreas outside the body.

Tuesday 17 March Crossing Over: The New Guard of Healthcare

Turning Big Healthcare into Hubs of Innovation

Monday, March 16, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Tuesday, March 17, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

JW Marriott, Room 203-204

#sxsw #hcnewguard

#sxsw #bigHCideas

This panel will provide a robust discussion around the experience/ journey of entrepreneurs from nonhealthcare backgrounds into the highly regulated healthcare industry. We will focus on why they made the leap and explore the benefits and challenges of crossing over to healthcare, while establishing best practices and setting targeted expectations for first-time founders in the digital health space.

Patients and providers face challenges at our healthcare institutions on a daily basis. These organizations are ripe with real problems, real providers and real patients. This makes them the perfect test environment and partner for entrepreneurs with new ideas and novel approaches to achieve impact. By creating meaningful connections between entrepreneurs, providers and patients, innovation can happen, the spread of new ideas can be accelerated and we can begin to fix our broken system.

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The Social Media and Privacy TraX

To maximize your SXSW social and privacy sessions, keep these points in mind:

1. JW Marriott is your friend.

By Mark McClennan, SVP, MSLGROUP #MSLPrivacy For those interested in social and privacy, SXSW takes a much different approach than the typical security or fraud conference. SXSW organizers have put together a series of more than 100 sessions of interest to communicators and marketing professionals in those markets and anyone looking at using big data to optimize communications or prepare for potential data security issues. These are key issues that many communications professionals struggle or live with daily. Some sessions get in the weeds, others look at macro trends and their impact on society.

Almost all Social and Privacy sessions will be held at the JW Marriott Austin on 2nd Street. This new hotel that opened in February is about three blocks east of the Convention Center.

2. Size up the rooms.

We looked at the floorplan and the rooms are not created equal. Salon 7 has room for 610 attendees, so sessions there should be relatively easy to get into. Salon 8 only has room for 210, so plan to get there early to avoid being shut out.

3. Tune in to simulcast.

SXSW simulcasts keynotes across its venues. So if you want to catch an afternoon session, avoid the crowds at the Convention Center and watch from the JW Marriott.

4. Going to the sessions isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough.

The sessions are great, but the conversations before and after are where I typically get the most value. Plan to stay after the sessions you care most about and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use your pre-session time to catch up on email. You just might miss the best connections and insights.

5. The social backchannel is strong.

In previous years, I noticed the social backchannel discussions around the security and privacy sessions were very strong. Follow the hashtags for great opportunities to connect with people you want to meet while keeping up on all the social and privacy sessions.

Session picks from our experts Friday 13 March

Saturday 14 March

Security of Things: Who Will Save Us?

Rethinking Privacy in the Internet of Things

Friday, March 13, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Friday, March 13, 4:00PM - 4:15PM

JW Marriott, Salon 4

Austin Convention Center, Ballroom C

#sxsw #SXSWSaveUs Two years ago, the “Internet of Things” was just beginning its rise as one of the most buzzed-about topics of the technology world. Now, smart homes are a reality, our phones and wearable computers are the command line of our lives, and a slew of new, connected gadgets hit the marketplace every year (even toilets aren’t off limits). A parallel shift is happening in the security world, as threats and attackers become more sophisticated, cyberespionage becomes a realworld concern, and a new data breach makes headlines practically each day. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP32078

Future Crimes from the Digital Underworld Saturday, March 14, 3:30PM - 4:30PM JW Marriott, Salon 4

#sxsw #unboundid

#sxsw #updatenow

One of the hottest trends that will hit organizations in 2015 is the rise of the Internet of Things. With the mass boom in online profiles, companies will very soon be dealing with millions to billions of ID challenges and creating a need for consumer identity management (CIM). Traditional enterprise identity management software struggles to deal with more than 100,000 separate IDs. (Think about it…how many companies have more than 100,000 employees, so why should their ID management solutions operate at web scale?) When you add new technology like the Internet of Things and the huge amount of device profiles and attributes created per sensor (like Hue lights or Nest thermostats), the number of data points and identities can reach the billions pretty quickly.

Criminals are often the earliest – and most innovative – adopters of technology. They’re already stealing identities, draining online bank accounts and wiping out computer servers in the blink of an eye, but that’s child’s play compared to what’s coming next.

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From one of the world’s leading authorities on global security, Future Crimes takes readers deep into the digital underground to illuminate the alarming ways criminals, corporations and even countries are using new and emerging technologies against you, and how this makes everyone more vulnerable than ever thought possible. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP31867

Session picks from our experts Sunday 15 March What Keeps the Internet’s Leading CPOs Up At Night

Fingerprints Are Usernames, Not Passwords

Cyber-Insecurity: You’re not as Safe as You Think

Saturday, March 14, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Sunday, March 15, 9:30AM - 10:30AM

Sunday, March 15, 11:00AM - 1:30PM

JW Marriott, Salon 8

JW Marriott, Room 404

JW Marriott, Room 307

#sxsw #privacypro

#sxsw #biometrics

Pre-registration required

As data hoarding continues to become an integral part of society, companies are looking to chief privacy officers to help manage data protection and privacy concerns. Demand for data security and privacy professionals has grown exponentially and organizations are recognizing the need to better manage privacy and examine how they handle data within their organization. This panel will include CPOs from some of today’s top companies debating the current challenges and opportunities in the privacy landscape and what they see on the horizon. From online tracking and mobile technologies to dealing with surveillance issues, hear from these leaders on where the most challenging privacy issues of the day are going.

As biometric sensors find their way into your consumer devices, you will be tempted by your device manufacturers and app providers to use them for authentication. While I won’t tell you, “Don’t do it,” we will discuss the consequences of using biometrics for authentication, rather than identification. There are plenty of inventions that turned out to be bad ideas, or are simply misused. Without a course correction in the consumer world, biometrics are rapidly headed in that direction.

#sxsw #HackerU

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Facebook knows everything about you, but what does that mean? Edward Snowden exposed that the NSA was tracking ordinary citizens; why should you care? In this workshop, you’ll learn why you and your company should be concerned about your online security, and where you are vulnerable to having your data exposed. Hint: it’s everywhere from your computer to your phone, even to your baby monitors. Led by Amadeus Stevenson, CTO of Decoded, the global company giving professionals a high-level understanding of code, cybersecurity and more, attendees are going to hack themselves - yes, themselves. Armed with a greater knowledge to keep both their personal and professional information safe from prying eyes, they will gain a deeper understanding of the holes in the fabric of our modern world. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP39855

Sunday 15 March

Tuesday 17 March

Data Discrimination: Exploring Big Data and Bias

Data (in)Security: MIT Scientists Tackle Privacy

Follow the Money: Cyber Crime and the Black Market

Sunday, March 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Sunday, March 15, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Tuesday, March 17, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

JW Marriott, Salon 7

JW Marriott, Salon 8

JW Marriott, Salon 4

#sxsw #DataBias

#sxsw #CSAILPrivacy

#sxsw #SXstolen

Data analytics give businesses and government powerful new tools. Analyzing data troves allows companies to spot inefficiencies in supply chains. Police can track where crime is spreading. Retailers can tinker with pricing based on user data. But do these advancements have potential pitfalls, too? Could retailers discriminate against customers based on their age, race and income by creating specific profiles of people through data? Will people end up deprived of opportunities if search engines automatically show them different results based on what an algorithm knows about them? Will algorithms be used to change pricing for people in rich neighborhoods versus poor neighborhoods?

In recent years, no technology issue has drawn as much debate as data privacy, from revelations about government surveillance to major corporate data breaches. The topic has spurred tough questions about the balance between access and privacy and how to use data to help solve problems without sacrificing anonymity.

What exactly happens when a cyber-criminal steals your credit card number? Believe it or not, in a matter of a couple hours your personal information could have taken a trip to multiple countries before being sold on the black market. When it comes to cyber-crime, the Internet is a global ecosystem and hackers know no borders. Come take a behind-the-scenes look as we follow a stolen credential’s international journey through the black market. See for yourself how cyber-crime isn’t a single issue impacting one country, but rather a global issue impacting consumers, corporations and governments around the world. In what country will our stolen credential end up? Join us to find out.

Those are all questions that Washington regulators are pondering now. This panel will address the ethical and legal questions about Big Data analysis and discuss ways to avoid an age of digital inequity as more data is collected, stored and analyzed about us than ever before.

A panel of CSAIL’s leading thinkers, including cryptography expert Shafi Goldwasser, RSA algorithm co-inventor Ron Rivest and former White House adviser Danny Weitzner, will discuss their work on the subject and the biggest challenges for today’s data scientists and privacy advocates.

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If anyone can tackle these issues, it’s the team at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). Since the lab’s founding 50 years ago, its researchers have been at the hub of the technology revolution and key players in developing innovations like the personal computer, Ethernet and the World Wide Web.

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The Work and Career TraX

By Brian Burgess, Global Co-Director, MSLGROUP Employee Practice

#MSLWork After 20 years of attending many conferences about marketing and communications, last year I dipped my toe into SXSW. While it was a bit overwhelming in scale, it was endlessly informative and exciting. Last years’ experience changed my perception that SXSW is for the extremely techy, webby, Twittery people focused on changing the world with digital and social media. In reality, it’s a bunch of diverse human beings with insatiable curiosities, experiences and points

of view. It’s a Petri dish for diversity and inclusion. It’s not so much about digital and social itself as it is about how humans adapt behavior in the digital age. MSLGROUP’s global Employee Practice, works with organizations around the world that grapple with the same issues – how to get their employees’ heads, hearts and hands in the game – around business strategy, brand delivery and navigating change. Every single day.

We’re most excited to hear the panels that focus on change because the pace of change. Our tip: find speakers with diverse backgrounds – business owners, leaders inside larger companies, authors and academics, futurists and behavioral scientists.

Session picks from our experts Friday 13 March

Saturday 14 March

How to Build a Following around Your Idea

Fear, Shame, Empathy & More Ways to Change Behavior

Friday, March 13, 12:30PM - 12:50PM

Friday, March 13, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Austin Convention Center, Ballroom G

Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 5

#sxsw #StandOut

#sxsw #danpink

Too many people believe if they keep their heads down and work hard, their ideas will be recognized on their merits, but that’s simply not true anymore. To make a name for yourself and gain traction for your best ideas, you have to capitalize on your unique perspective and knowledge and inspire others to listen and take action. Former presidential campaign spokeswoman Dorie Clark, a regular contributor to Forbes, HBR, and Entrepreneur, explains how to identify the ideas that set you apart and how to promote them successfully.

In this entertaining and provocative session, Daniel Pink — best-selling author of “Drive” and “To Sell is Human,” and host and co-executive producer of NatGeoTV’s “Crowd Control” — will look at the science and practice of behavior change. He’ll show how subtle changes in environment can dramatically affect what people do. And he’ll explore the power (and limits) of techniques from fear to gamification to empathy to distraction. You’ll leave with some smart tips on changing the behavior of those in your workplace, school or home.

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Driving Results through Culture Saturday, March 14, 12:30PM - 12:50PM Austin Convention Center, Ballroom G #sxsw #CultureEng For 25 years, S. Chris Edmonds has helped leaders create safe, inspiring work environments where employees thrive. He will share insights from his new book, The Culture Engine, and outline how to change your team’s culture through an organizational constitution. Leaders of organizations typically invest greater time and energy managing products and services than they do managing their culture, yet culture drives everything that happens in their organizations, good or bad. An organizational constitution specifies the team’s purpose, values and behaviors, strategies and goals. Managing to these vital elements helps create a workplace of cooperation and respect, not one of competition and frustration. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP43005

Session picks from our experts Sunday 15 March Evolving Employee Advocacy with Scale and Impact

No One Understands You, and What to Do About It

Company Culture Is the Only Competitive Advantage

Saturday, March 14, 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Sunday, March 15, 9:30AM - 10:30AM

Sunday, March 15, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Hyatt Regency Austin, Zilker Ballroom 3

JW Marriott, Room 408-409

JW Marriott, Room 407

#sxsw #EmplAdvcy

#sxsw #HowTheyCU

#sxsw #CultHeart

Employee advocacy marketing is here to stay. The idea that a company’s employees, customers and most loyal fans can generate measurable, impactful results is one digital marketers have adopted across the globe.

We think we know how we come across to other people - but surprisingly often, we’re wrong. Decades of research shows there are very weak correlations between how others see us and how we believe we are seen.

Adam Keats, vice president, Strategic Partnerships, at Dynamic Signal, and Marcy Massura, SVP, NYC Digital Practice Lead at MSLGROUP, will dissect the natural progression the industry has recently taken and explore how companies - both big AND small - are implementing solutions that allow them to drive measurable business results from these marketing efforts. Presented by Dynamic Signal.

On the bright side, other people’s biases are predictable, not random. We can anticipate how we will be seen, once we understand how perception really works. People can never see you “as you are” – our brains are just not wired for objectivity. But after this session, you will finally be able to see what others see - and many of your past difficulties, frustrations and misunderstandings will begin to make sense.

You know culture eats strategy for breakfast, but did you know it’s your start-up’s most powerful weapon? Join Culture LabX co-founders Josh Levine and Lindsay Wolff Logsdon for an in-depth discussion about company culture, why it’s critical to companies who need to scale, why it’s so damn hard to define and what makes it the most underutilized competitive advantage in business history. Get a seat in the room or take a back seat in the market.

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Sunday 15 March Learning to Work in the Future Sunday, March 15, 3:30PM - 4:30PM JW Marriott, Salon 5-6 #sxsw #futurism

Monday 16 March Rise of the Employee: Leveling the Power Balance

Cultures of Advocacy: People, Product and Change

Sunday, March 15, 3:45PM - 4:00PM

Monday, March 16, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Austin Convention Center, Ballroom C

JW Marriott, Salon 1

#sxsw #eepower Based on his experience as IDEO’s planetary futurist-in-residence, Alex Steffen (co-founder of Worldchanging and author of Carbon Zero) shares his strategies for how to stay fluent in the use of new ideas and skills when the pace of change keeps increasing. If your success and creativity are based in part on your ability to stay current and grow new skills, this is a talk you need to hear. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP43334

Fifty years ago, most people worked for the same companies their entire lives. They had no idea what they could or should earn, and many likely felt scared to ask questions. Now that the majority of people have multiple jobs throughout their careers, employers pay more attention to employee engagement, satisfaction and personal development to retain talent. In this session, ZenPayroll CEO and co-founder Joshua Reeves will explore why we’ve entered the age of the employee, and how the imbalance of power in the workplace has shifted. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP39832

#sxsw #advocate It’s one thing to face the hard challenges of finding better ways to work and create. It’s another thing to turn a goal of evolving into actions and ideas that colleagues, customers and clients can rally around. This panel will propose creating “cultures of advocacy,” explore what innovation even means for an organization — and whether it should even be a priority — and propose strategies for pushing past the barriers of territoriality and trepidation. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP42643

The Branding and Marketing TraX intersection with brand marketing. Each year, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best marketers and biggest brands come together with technologists, artists and musicians in Austin, Texas with the goal of changing the world.

By Denise Vitola, NA Consumer Practice Director, MSLGROUP and Matt Dickman, SVP, Global Digital & Social Strategy Director, MSLGROUP

#MSLBranding â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pace of change will never be slower than it is today.â&#x20AC;? That single statement is the perfect backdrop for the 2015 SXSW Interactive Festival and its

Facebook has, in a matter of five years gone from dorm rooms to board rooms. Social networking innovations in China are both connecting Chinese people to the rest of the world and putting U.S.based networks on notice. Mobility is both empowering the masses with access to information and forcing companies to think about marketing in new, untethered ways. Commerce is becoming more mobile-centric form tap-to-pay to mobile e-commerce. The power to buy is in the palm of our hands and that revolution is not being led from the U.S., but China. PR has been at the forefront of the change that is enveloping brands 30

and the marketing function. Our roots in an earned approach to marketing and understanding that consumer engagement is crucial now and in the future, PR has a critical seat at the table in defining the future. As owned, paid and earned media intertwine, and each becomes underpinned with social elements, the next five to ten years will be even more dynamic. Much of that future will be built upon technology platforms from the way we engage, the places we buy and the manner in which we create insights from immense stockpiles of data, technology is the core. SXSW is the place to be in order to see and experience this change first hand. The brand marketing track looks at the present with a firm eye on the future and nobody is looking back.

Session picks from our experts Friday 13 March Digital Diversity: How Culture Impacts Digital

Do You Know the ROI of WOM? Do You Want To?

Friday, March 13, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Friday, March 13, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Hyatt Regency Austin Zilker Ballroom 2 208 Barton Springs Rd

#sxsw #FBDiverse

#sxsw #ROIofWOM

In the U.S. alone, there is a new majority of people in seven of the nation’s 15 largest cities. The change in these cultural dynamics provides new opportunities for businesses. To understand the role culture plays in the lives of three major groups: U.S. Hispanics, Asian Americans and African Americans, Facebook and Ipsos Media CT have partnered together. In this presentation, our teams will illustrate how culture influences attitudes, behaviors and priorities and how that influences the way people communicate online. We will also describe the expectations of multicultural consumers, plus explore how brands can engage with people in culturally relevant ways.

Many marketers recognize that word of mouth (WOM)/earned media, online and off, is the most effective form of advertising, but precisely how effective is it? Up to now, there’s been no industry-wide, definitive study to answer that question, but the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) has changed all of that with its new “Return on WOM” study. We now know the ROI of WOM marketing and, more importantly, how it can be maximized for brands across a variety of categories. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP35452

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Building an Army of Brand Advocates Friday, March 13, 12:30PM - 1:30PM Hyatt Regency Austin Hill Country ABCD 208 Barton Springs Rd #sxsw #brandarmy Tech companies may be cutting edge when it comes to technology, but when it comes to mobilizing an army of brand advocates they have much to learn. Join senior executives from Virgin America, Change.org, and World Wildlife Fund to see how some of the world’s most innovative brands are engaging customers in strategic brand advocacy, and cultivating brand evangelists. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP39274

Session picks from our experts Saturday 14 March Brands: Connective Personalization for Tissue between People the People and Tech Saturday, March 14, Friday, March 13, 5:00PM - 6:00PM Hyatt Regency Austin Zilker Ballroom 3 208 Barton Springs Rd

CrossFit: A Passion Brand and Fitness Cult

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Saturday, March 14 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Hyatt Regency Austin Zilker Ballroom 2 208 Barton Springs Rd

Hyatt Regency Austin Zilker Ballroom 3 208 Barton Springs Rd

#sxsw #incontrol

#sxsw #SXCrossFit

When companies overstep their boundaries with tactics that invade privacy, the results have been potentially disastrous — government investigations, consumer group complaints, and *gasp!* user abandonment. So how can marketers reach consumers in a targeted manner without compromising trust? By putting the consumer back in control. When done right, privacy is maintained, and the consumer gets exactly what he or she wants, at the right time, in the right location and on the device of choice. At the center of the privacy debate is the mobile device, the crux of the modern consumer’s life.

From a simple garage gym to one of Ad Age’s hottest brands, CrossFit is rapidly redefining how companies push their messages, their consumers and their impacts. With a 50% annual growth rate, CrossFit is more than the next big thing in fitness— it’s the new wave of grassroots marketing.

#sxsw #connective Brands are now just as likely to invest in everyday tools, services and life-hacks as they are traditional marketing campaigns. The most trusted brands are already behaving like lifestyle and wellbeing partners. If you’re the kind of person who thinks advertising is a dirty word, maybe this panel will change your mind. Leo Burnett’s Global Head of Social and Mobile James Kirkham and Contagious’ North American editorial director Nick Parish will step into the immediate future to identify miraculous innovations that will quickly be brought into the mainstream by brands. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP40402

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CrossFit Brand Chief Jimi Letchford is a highly recruited wrestler, decorated U.S. Marine Infantry Officer and original CrossFit member, hand-picked by founder and CEO Greg Glassman. Letchford keeps the brand on message and on the radar of fitness—and marketing—minds the world over. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP39912

Sunday 15 March Excuse Me!: Do Marketers and Chat Really Blend? Saturday, March 14, 2:00PM - 3:00PM Sheraton Austin Capitol Ballroom 701 E 11th St

The Future of Native Advertising Sunday, March 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM Hyatt Regency Austin Zilker Ballroom 2 208 Barton Springs Rd #sxsw #newnative

#sxsw #MPost When messaging apps first exploded last year most analysts saw little role for advertisers in these havens of chat, disposable and private messages. Now even ad-averse leaders like WhatsApp are looking for ways to bring brands into the conversation. But is this the right environment for marketing? Do chatters really want to be distracted from one another here? And what have advertisers gotten from early partnerships with Kik, Tango, LINE and SnapChat? Both marketers and message app providers explore whether chat really is a new medium they can bank on. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP43691

Elevated Creativity: Visually Exploring Culture Sunday, March 15, 12:30PM - 1:30PM Hyatt Regency Austin Zilker Ballroom 2 208 Barton Springs Rd #sxsw #creativeAI

Suddenly, native advertising is everywhere. In your searches, your favorite publications, and social feeds. But really, native has been around for a long time. Part of the reason native advertising has exploded recently is that consumers are hard to pin down. Marketers must be more strategic with their ad creation, meanwhile, social platforms must prove they can be profitable businesses and publishers are desperate for new revenue streams. Native advertising is the future, but it will look very different than what we see today. In this panel we will discuss the future of successful native advertising and why it will benefit both advertisers and consumers. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP40560

Too often creativity and data are seen as rivals, with artificial intelligence the villain in the plot against human artistry and autonomy. But data can be more than target profiles, user clicks, and discreet surveillance. By visually mapping culture, we can create an elevated space for creative thought and insight. This data-sphere becomes a place of inspiration, where human ingenuity and data-driven technology meet, using a more collaborative â&#x20AC;&#x153;Augmented Intelligenceâ&#x20AC;? to trigger new ideas like never before. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP35106

The Content and Distribution TraX

By Erin Lanuti, SVP, Paid Media and Cross Channel Strategy, MSLGROUP

#MSLContent Bill Gates first coined the term “content is king” back in 1996. In 2014, the word “content” reigned supreme and organizations made significant investments in building infrastructure to create, manage, distribute and measure their efforts. But as quickly as marketers invest, the content ecosystem changes. As platforms emerge and evolve, so do content and distribution strategies. At MSLGROUP, we view content through the lens of a cross-channel strategy. Grounded in a deep

understanding that earned media is among the most credible content for generating purchase intent, we help our clients see the value in putting targeted paid media around earned placements. By utilizing costeffective paid media vehicles like native content discovery, influencer marketing and paid social, we can extend the reach and value of PR and more effectively measure its business value. When complemented with programmatic ads, we can serve our placement to the right targets on the right devices. 34

Session picks from our experts Friday 13 March The Art and Science of Shareability Friday, March 13, 12:30PM - 1:30PM Hyatt Regency Austin, Texas Ballroom 4-7 #sxsw #shareable Join Dao Nguyen, BuzzFeed’s publisher, to learn how the site uses art and science to understand shareability, distribution and how to integrate strategic data-driven research to grow audiences online. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP44541

Saturday 14 March Content Marketing vs Don Draper: The End of Ads

Use Your Words: Optimizing Content for Growth

Friday, March 13, 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Saturday, March 14, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Sheraton Austin, Capitol Ballroom

Hyatt Regency Austin, Texas Ballroom 4-7

#sxsw #MPost

#sxsw #usewords

From branded entertainment and viral video to native advertising and social media presence, the real innovation, creative energy and money in digital marketing seems headed away from traditional advertising. It is all about content now. Brands are publishers, entertainers, resources. Sponsors don’t interrupt digital media experiences; they help build and enhance them. They need to reach out to niche audiences in countless smaller channels with custom content that is relevant to that consumer. So, is advertising as we know it a relic of 20th century mass media? Is there still room for the big idea in this world of fragmented, personalized experiences? Is Don Draper obsolete?

Should you urge people to “join” your service or bark at them to “sign up,” army style? What about your tagline...how can you possibly sum up everything you have to offer in just a handful of words?

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In this mobile-first world, where screen-estate is limited in the extreme, you need to make every word count. Come find out how to write the kind of short, sweet messages that mobile demands, hear a few of Pinterest’s wordsmithing success stories and learn how to choose the right words for your own audience. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP39980

Session picks from our experts Sunday 15 March Can Anyone Really Trust User-Generated Content?

The Art and Science of Data-Driven Storytelling

Data-Driven Strategy vs Editorial Gut Instinct

Saturday, March 14, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Saturday, March 14, 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Sunday, March 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Hyatt Regency Austin, Texas Ballroom 4-7

Hyatt Regency Austin, Big Bend

Hyatt Regency Austin, Zilker Ballroom 1

#sxsw #NoFakeUGC

#sxsw #artofdata

#sxsw #datadriven

People have more access to—and more frequently rely upon—the recommendations of their peers than ever before. The feedback of others we believe to be “like us” has the power to make or break goods and services. This begs the question: does the market have an obligation to safeguard the authenticity of usergenerated content? Join Bazaarvoice CEO Gene Austin as he discusses the dark side of social media, the impact of inauthentic behavior on businesses and consumers and what each of us can do to create a web worthy of our trust.

Data is setting a new world order for everyone from designers, to developers, to brands, to advertisers and publishers - but converting data in its many forms into an engaging story isn’t always as easy as it may seem. In a core conversation with Liz Lukas, CEO North America of Decoded - the global company giving professionals a high-level understanding of data, code and more - and James Ball, Special Projects editor for the Guardian Media Group, explore how the Guardian is harnessing data and data scientists to turn out groundbreaking news stories, including decoding NSA documents and more.

Personal taste and intuition used to rule editorial strategy for media brands. Today, armed with live data feeds, in-depth analytics tools and constant user feedback, content planning and brand strategy have become a sort of editorial Jenga game, carefully balancing performance and results with the pressures of an hourly news cycle and emerging trends.Women’s media brands Refinery29, Glamour and Poshly share how they utilize data to program content—from frequency of publish and editorial franchises to overarching brand strategy—without giving up editorial instinct and risktaking entrepreneurial spirit.

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Monday 16 March Transmedia Storytelling in the Age of Proximity

How New Media Business Models Can Save Journalism

News or Not? Navigating Native in the Grey Zone

Sunday, March 15, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Sunday, March 15, 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Monday, March 16, 9:30AM - 10:30AM

Hyatt Regency Austin, Texas Ballroom 2-3

Hyatt Regency Austin, Texas Ballroom 4-7

#sxsw #TechCities

#sxsw #mediabiz

#sxsw #NativeNews

Cities are changing rapidly. Citizens and consumers are relying on their mobile devices for more services and have higher expectations from their governments. Brands and businesses are looking to engage with consumers in new and meaningful ways - merging digital and physical lines of business.

While society can prosper without many disrupted businesses, journalists and the media play a critical role holding societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision-makers to account. Yet as they transition to digital, revenues have been dramatically undermined. Newspapers have closed and jobs in journalism have dried up. Now they face an even more rapid transition to mobile, where digital dimes are turning to mobile pennies.

The latest media evolution has occurred on the paid side, where prestigious media outlets have come to embrace content communications/ marketing. FORTUNE, Forbes and even The New York Times have all built native advertising platforms. For brands, â&#x20AC;&#x153;nativeâ&#x20AC;? has become a transformative play in their communications as paid media is being called upon to deliver the kind of third-party endorsement that used to be earned. Navigating this complicated and still-developing world of content communications and marketing requires original thinking and strategic communications innovation.

We will explore how cities and business are moving to take advantage of these technologies and the opportunity to better engage with citizens and customers. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP35960

Join insiders from The New York Times, Vice, First Look Media and Dutch media startup Blendle as they dissect and debate the competing models that will define the media business of the next decade. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/ events/event_IAP40554

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Manage Your Career at 2015 SXSW Interactive Face-to-face conversations are the best way to give your job search a boost. Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not looking right this minute, those connections could come in handy someday. So freshen up your resume, pack your business cards, update your portfolio, organize your digital career links and add the SXSW Job Market presented by Publicis Groupe to your Austin itinerary.

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in marketing, communication, and business transformation. We invite you to join us at the SXSW Job Market to learn about exciting opportunities with our leading agencies, including Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, MSLGROUP, ZenithOptimedia, Performics, Razorfish and DigitasLBI.

Join us and grow your skills and career for both today and tomorrow.

Parties at SXSW Interactive Big parties are cool, but to spend more time partying and less time waiting, try going at off-peak times. Be open to where the night takes you; there’s a lot more going on downtown than the big official parties. Our SXSW Interactive party recommendations are:

Interactive Opening Party Friday Pi Day of the Century Saturday (a great example of the fun, quirky side of SXSW; celebrate "Super Pi Moment" on 3/14/15 at 9:26:53am) SXSW Film + Interactive Fusion Party Saturday MashBash at SXSW Sunday Interactive Closing Party Tuesday (Kudos to you if you’re still going strong on Tuesday after a party every night.) There are many unofficial parties at SXSW too – look on Twitter for handles like @SXSWPartyList and @sxswparty that aggregate party information and tweet it out.

Photo by Tye Truitt

Hungry? Austin’s restaurant scene is a swirl of activity, with cool new eateries popping up everywhere. In February, CultureMap Austin reported more than more than 50 restaurant and bar projects slated for 2015. Here are a few picks from the new entries as well as some old faves. Breakfast / Brunch Counter Cafe The second location of this downtown favorite is open at 1914 E. Sixth St. They serve down-home diner creations with a gourmet twist for breakfast and lunch, 7:30 am-4:00 pm. South Congress Café The greatest brunch spot in town is right on the South Congress strip. Don’t leave without trying their famous Bloody Mary!

Cisco’s It’s been there for more than 50 years – and the décor shows it. Who cares? The migas and biscuits are to die for. Juan in a Million This local favorite has served fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, chalupas and now-famous breakfast plates since 1980 and the menu has changed little since then. Why mess with a good thing?

24 Diner Forget cookie-cutter diner stuff. They offer daily blackboard specials with ingredients from local farms. The best chicken and waffles in Austin.

Photo by Jason Rosenberg on Flickr

Lunch Torchy’s Tacos Chicken, pork, fish, and veggie – they’re all there, plus taco of the month specials. Go and be surprised! Franklin Barbeque Check ‘em out for brisket, ribs, pulled pork, turkey, sausage and more. Don’t be scared away by the line; it’s worth the wait. Make a note: they’re closed on Mondays.

Dinner, Food Trucks and Happy Hours Fixe This modern southern creation opened late last year in the new IBC Bank building on West Fifth Street. The early word is very good.

Perlas Known for their seafood and oyster bar, this is the top patio spot in town for people watching.

Lucky’s Puccias After a successful Kickstarter campaign, this popular trailer opened a brick-and-mortar at 1611 W. Fifth St. in mid-January. In addition to the puccias (Italian wood-fired flatbread sandwiches), pizzas are on the menu. Take note, the trailer’s only open until 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday.

Fricanos Deli Daily specials and nothing but fresh food are hallmarks of this local gem. It’s right by UT, so get a sandwich to go and walk up Guadalupe Street.

Gourdough’s Public House The newest location of Gourdough’s Public House opened in late January. Just in case you need booze and donuts without leaving 78701.

FoodHeads There’s a long list of specialty sandwiches, soups, salads and sides, all made from scratch. Multiple tea flavors too.

La Traviata Elegant dining is the way this Italian bistro describes itself. We highly encourage a visit (closed Sundays).

Hula Hut If you’ve never had Mexican food with a Tiki twist, Austin is the place to try it. Ask for a table on the back patio overlooking the lake.

Eddie V’s Downtown Austin’s nicest seafood restaurant. We recommend the Tuna Tartare, Hong Kong Style Sea Bass or Bone-in Filet. And leave room for the Bananas Foster Flambé. Reservations suggested.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar Burgers and beer are the specialties, but while you’re there, treat yourself to a Chocolate Stout or Red Velvet Cake shake.

Curra’s Grill This may be the best Tex-Mex in the city. Order the avocado margarita.

Vespaio This is Italian food at its finest. Vespaio on South Congress serves authentic antipasti, pizzas, pastas, entrees and decadent desserts. Uchi+Uchiko Uchi is closer to downtown and Uchiko is larger, but both offer Japanese small plates and sushi. Paul Qui (winner of Top Chef Season 9) is the executive chef at Uchiko. Moonshine When you crave classic American comfort food, this is your stop. The Pecan Crusted Catfish and White Chocolate Bread Pudding are staples! Second Bar + Kitchen Clean, contemporary décor paired with seasonal ingredients and local artisan products create a cool vibe for a casual night out. Lambert’s Downtown Barbeque Now this feels like Texas. Classic favorites made fancy with an inventive twist. Barley Swine If you have a car and can get a reservation, this unique culinary experience is not to be missed. The Chef’s Selection menu is $75 per person. Our other favorites include Stubb’s BBQ, Iron Cactus, Gueros, Hudson’s on the Bend and the scallops from Wink. If you’re feeling adventurous (and have transportation), make the trek to The Salt Lick for the barbecue; you’ll thank us!

La Condesa This contemporary take on Mexican cuisine is located in the 2nd Street district. Try the seasonal salsa. Photo by John Tornow on Flickr

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