This year marked my fourth consecutive year attending the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive conference in Austin, Texas. This year was quite different for me than years past. Before I’ve attended sessions solo, or at most with one other person. This year...
It’s that time of year! We are just over one month away from South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive. This will be my fourth time attending, and I finally feel like I know what I’m doing. And that is why I’m already in prep mode. I often get asked...
Last week I had the pleasure of attending Confab Higher Ed (#ConfabEDU) in New Orleans. The conference was held in the heart of New Orleans, the French Quarter, at the Hotel Monteleone. I opted to attend the day of intensive workshops on Wednesday, which occurred...
Today is my first day back in the office after attending South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive 2015. This conference covers a variety of topics in the technology, marketing, design and communications industries. I attended for the third consecutive year with the...
I’ve watched the Super Bowl for as long as I can remember. I have many vivid memories surrounding the game. Growing up, my dad hosted famous chili parties. They were originally at our home, but eventually developed into huge extravaganzas with a 12-foot theater...
Nearly a year ago, in February 2014, I had the distinct pleasure to cover President Obama’s visit to Michigan State University. He was in East Lansing to sign what became known as “the Farm Bill.” I worked hard to make sure I was in the room...
Last night HBO aired the series finale of The Newsroom. The show aired for three seasons, and each one packed a punch. The fast-paced dialogue, a trademark of any Aaron Sorkin show, was always well crafted. And, speaking for myself, it stuck with the viewer and left...
Today was the last full day at South by Southwest Interactive. I was able to attend four more sessions before calling it a day. There has been a distinct shift in the crowds here. There were many fewer attendees at the sessions this afternoon, as many of the...
Day four of SXSW 2014 had me all over the map in terms of topics and locations. It sure kept things interesting! Session 1 – If Content Is King, Then Who Is The Sheriff? This session was immensely helpful! The panel discussed the rights and responsibilities of...
For the third day of SXSW I found myself in more work/career-related sessions. Instead of focusing on the individual level, like the sessions I attended yesterday, today’s sessions tended to focus at the organization-level. I cam away with a lot of good ideas....
