As I Pack Up From SXSW
I haven’t completely formulated my thoughts on my time here at SXSW, but I can safely say that it was an event that changes things for me. Every conference I go to in the future, every speaking engagement I do, every hallway conversation I have I know I’ll look back at these days in Austin.
The content at SXSW was amazing. I’m still buzzed from some of the keynotes *grin* and can’t wait to get home and really put my thoughts down. I met a ton of great new people and found out about companies that I want to use in marketing programs in the future. All in all the power of the hallways was bigger, better and more profound then anything I’ve ever seen.
Chris Brogan and I were talking about this yesterday and found out that we shared the same thoughts. He talked a bit about it in this video we shot the other day as part of the SXSW For Newbies series I was doing while here. I don’t get to spend nearly enough time with him even though we live in the same state. I think I need to make sure that changes in the future.
I want to write more, but the reality is that I’ve got to pack up my hotel room and head on into the airport. I know that at a minimum Clarence and I are on the same flight. Got to spend some quality time with him as well.
Lots of quality time with lots of quality people. That is how I’m going to sum up SXSW for right now.
March 12th, 2008 at 9:50 am |
cc…lokking forward to more of your sxsw thoughts. great seeing you and travel safe!
March 12th, 2008 at 10:13 am |
C.C - Just wanted to thank you (and Chris) for twittering your comments about SxSW for those of us who were there vicariously through you. Joseph has said to me that you and I should meet IRL (someday), which makes you my Violetblue (LOL).
March 12th, 2008 at 12:23 pm |
Hey CC,
Just watched your video. I had a Gold pass which also included the film program. I went to an actors workshop with Jeffrey Tambor. It was so good. Made a huge impact on me.
On Monday I was thinking of going to two films, but decided against it and wandered over to the convention center and hung out in the hallways… It was a good move. Sitting in a dark theater vs. meeting more people. Easy decision for me.
At night, some of the parties were total failures for me while others were huge successes.
1,500 more attendees made for long lines at some parties. Why anyone would turn up the volume to 15 in a small club is something I will never understand.
The moblogic.tv, Dell, and Newxt New Networks parties were the best for me…
See you back in Boston.
–Steve
March 12th, 2008 at 2:17 pm |
Great to catch up with you, as always. Glad you broke your SXSW virginiity, and I’m sure there are various other firsts that will stay under the radar
x
March 12th, 2008 at 5:11 pm |
CC,
It was really great to meet you. It is really amazing how the community is filled with some positive people looking to support each other. Till next time… may a pod camp!
- alexdesigns.com
March 13th, 2008 at 2:55 am |
Hi CC!
Really great to meet you - Austin was a blast and I agree that it was in the hallways where the magic took place.
It’s going to take me weeks, possibly months to understand the ramifications of what I have learnt. In fact, it was all so intense, I think it’s going to be hard adjusting to the old routine.
Joanna. x
March 13th, 2008 at 1:50 pm |
Fun video. Great to see you two geek-pals in action.
To ask “Where the interesting thing is happening” is a question that can be asked in more kinds of meetings that are not new media-oriented… when they get more interactive, eh?
Look forward to hearing your thoughts re the infamous interview there
http://www.movingfrommetowe.com/2008/03/12/when-a-conference-audience-gets-ugly-in-live-time/
March 13th, 2008 at 3:25 pm |
CC - Meeting and getting to hang out with you was amazing. It was wonderful to meet so many of my Twitter buds in one spot, and now that I’m home, I’m definitely feeling SXSW withdrawl. Tris Hussey summed it up best: SXSW is like spring break for geeks. I look forward to seeing you again soon - I’ll be in Boston in June