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Original post by val

Posted: January 7th, 2009 under SXSW News.
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After the holidays, be on the lookout for your February issue of SXSWorld magazine. The preview edition will be packed with what to expect at SXSW 09. SXSWorld is how to get the edge with the latest announcements before the event and details on already confirmed participants.

Bone up on Germany’s Reeperbahn Festival, past and present. Get the latest Quincy Jones news before seeing his music keynote in March. Have a taste of the film programming with interviews from directors Todd Haynes and Richard Linklater and an expose on the opening night film I Love You, Man. Also, look for profiles on Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of Loopt.com, Rachel Bussel of food blog Cupcakes Take the Cake and Linda Kaplan Thaler, author of New York Times bestseller The Power of Nice. Plus, check out which companies are confirmed for the Film, Interactive and Music Trade Shows as well as updates on the Texas Guitar Show and Austin Record Convention.

There’s still time to get your ad in the preview edition of SXSWorld! Contact sales@sxsw.com before January 7, 2009. Interested in an ad package? Ask about the latest ad special!

Top: Richard Linklater

Original post by val

Posted: December 19th, 2008 under SXSW News.
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When should you book your hotel for SXSW 2009? “Now” – says web pundit Arianna Huffington while plugging SXSW on “The Daily Beast” (December 15th). According to the doyen of bloggers: Music “rocks” and Film “rolls” but she gives big love to Interactive “where the coolest of the creative kids hang.” The woman knows whereof she speaks. There are lots of great hotel rooms still available for all three events – even a few Hilton rooms left during Interactive/Film. See the complete list at sxsw.com/hotels.

Original post by melissa

Posted: December 18th, 2008 under SXSW News.
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It has come to our attention that a company called Expo Guide is sending out misleading mailings. SXSW is in no way affiliated with Expo Guide, nor with Fair Guide, who engages in similar practices. Please read all incoming mailings asking for your data update in exhibitor listings/directories/fair or expo guides etc. very carefully, the small print in particular! Without realizing, you may be entering into an contract in which you agree to annual fees or other charges in exchange for a listing in the guide.

StopECG has published basic advice here:
www.stopecg.org/expo-guide.htm

Original post by val

Posted: December 3rd, 2008 under SXSW News.
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Hats off to Ken Weinstein, President of Big Hassle Media in New York, the lucky winner of five free nights of lodging during SXSW. Ken is no stranger to our town—he’s been a regular at SXSW Music since 1993. Congrats, Ken!

Original post by Austin Chronicle Music

Posted: November 17th, 2008 under SXSW News.
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Many of you have already received your November issue of SXSWorld, but there are still some out there that don’t know about our magazine. Our publication team produces 5 issues a year, covering topics in the film, interactive and music industries. The issues always include a piece on our company’s Green efforts and of course, important and exciting updates regarding the SXSW conferences. The magazine is distributed worldwide with a readership of over 15,000 SXSW registrants. Our review issue included success stories from our 2008 SXSW participants, a musical spotlight on the great city of Memphis, the evolution of film distribution, and a report on Tony Heish of the ultra successful Zappos.com.

If you have already registered for the conference, you should be signed up to receive the magazine. If not, hurry and register so that you can be sure to receive the February Preview issue! You can also view previous copies of SXSWorld online. Curious about how to get your ads in the magazine? There is still time to take advantage of a special offer: Until Jan. 2, 2009 buy advertising in the February, one March, and May issue and receive the second March issue for $500! Go here for more information, or simply send an email to sales@sxsw.com.

Original post by val

Posted: November 17th, 2008 under SXSW News.
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Come on — you know you want to attend SXSW and you know you want to save money. So sign up today today to take advantage of significant savings. Whether you are registering for a Film, Interactive, Music, Gold or Platinum badge, you will save a ton on walkup prices if you make your purchase today. Need even more incentive to buy your badge on November 14? If you register before 6:00 pm Central Standard Time, then your name will be entered in a pool to win five free nights of lodging at the Residence Inn Downtown. If you win, you can redeem your five night complimentary stay anytime between March 12 and March 23. Winner will be announced on the SXSW website on Monday, November 17.

Original post by hugh

Posted: November 14th, 2008 under SXSW News.
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Registration rates for all SXSW conference and festival badges increase after November 14th (and again every month between now and March). Check out the SXSW 2009 Attend Page to review your options and register and book your hotel. If you know you’re going to attend you can save money by registering now, but please remember that registration fees are non-refundable once processed.

Reserve Your Hotel When Registering and Win

Prime downtown SXSW 2009 hotels are already selling out — earlier than ever. Review available hotel options and be sure to make your hotel reservation when you register online. To celebrate the holiday season, on November 14th, SXSW will give one lucky registrant 5 free nights at the Residence Inn Downtown during SXSW 2009.

The rules are simple:
ALL who are registered for SXSW by 6pm CST on November 14th will be eligible for a random drawing.
If you aren’t registered yet, you should and soon. (If you need a hotel room, make your reservation when you register.)

What you win:
5 complimentary nights of your choosing between March 12th and March 23rd, 2009 in a Studio Queen room at the Residence Inn Downtown Austin.

The Residence Inn Downtown is one of Austin’s newest hotels. Located across the street from the Austin Convention Center, Residence Inn is one of our most sought after hotels. The Studio Queen room includes a kitchen area, and a living area with sleeper sofa and a queen size bed. The reservation includes breakfast each day of your stay.

The winner of the SXSW Hotel Giveaway will be announced on November 17th, 2008.
Be sure to register no later than 6:00 pm CST November 14th, 2008 at www.sxsw.com/attend.

Original post by melissa

Posted: November 10th, 2008 under SXSW News.
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Ever had a ride on a pedicab? Know what a pedicab is? Well, it’s like a cab meets a horse-drawn carriage except the horses are replaced with cyclists. That’s right. For tips (or $50/hour) actual people - very fit people - peddle passengers around in an open carriage. In some cities, they call them rickshaws. In downtown Austin, we call them saviors! You see, on the weekends and during special events in Austin, there are many street closures through which cars cannot pass. You hop onto a pedicab when you want to get from point A to point B without having to hoof it. Pedicabs can truly save the day, not to mention be a fun ride!

During the entire month of March, a fleet of 45 pedicabs will serve you. Not only that, but this also provides some lucky sponsor the opportunity to get the cabs outfitted in logos, exposing their branding to all of downtown Austin and its visitors. Want your message on these pedicabs? Contact sales@sxsw.com

Original post by val

Posted: November 3rd, 2008 under SXSW News.
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Cheers to the readers of the Austin Chronicle who voted SXSW “Best Party of the Year” in the 2008 Best of Austin poll, in the issue currently on the spindly wire racks all over town, as well as online. We’re not much for big long acceptance speeches, but thanks a million, Chronicle readers. We’re planning a bigger party for next March, see you then!

Original post by andy

Posted: October 16th, 2008 under SXSW News.
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