SXSW has lost some of its luster. Mega-events typically follow a trajectory in which they reach great heights before an inevitable decline. SXSW’s height was probably Barack Obama coming to speak in 2016. Agencies have curtailed their contingents, brands aren’t as hot and bothered, and few are looking for the next startup darling to emerge in Austin, Texas, this weekend. Still, the ride can be fun.
Here’s our take on who will be up, who will be down and who will go sideways at this year’s edition of SXSW Interactive.
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A gaming influencer is launching a cannabis brand. Here’s how (and why) he’s converging the two worlds
As the esports audience ages into marijuana consumption, broader cultural attitudes toward the drug have also softened.
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Member ExclusiveFashion marketers prepare for supply chain sustainability — and disruption
Fashion marketers are working overtime to understand what's next — including supply chain and sustainability.
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How a new agency is curbing employee burnout with leadership transparency
A newly formed agency called Summer Friday is working to curb burnout and boost employee morale with an open door policy.
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SponsoredHow publishers can future-proof their contextual advertising strategy
Sal Cacciato, managing director, North America, video intelligence The discourse on contextual targeting has moved from “if” to “how.” Publishers are well aware that they need to be packaging their audiences in ways that enable contextual targeting, but many are still asking themselves what is the best way to achieve that goal. In a telling […]
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‘Embrace technology that creates an inclusive work culture’: More companies invest in comms tech to facilitate future of work
To facilitate the new reality of work and the evolving workforce, companies are investing in a growing range of technologies and services - to the tune of $656 billion.
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Why companies inside and out of gaming are designing and showcasing clothes in Unreal Engine
This year, Unreal Engine has taken on a new life as a tool for fashion designers to construct and showcase their work, both inside and out of the gaming world.
