Zena Weist knows a thing or two about building and implementing social media strategy for big brands, previously with EMBARQ (outstanding case study!) and now with H&R Block.
That certainly means Zena will have plenty of “social wisdom” to dispense when she comes down to Austin this March for her second SXSW Interactive. But what else [...]

Austin’s Jason Ford checks in as the Voice No. 5 in our ongoing “SXSWi 2010 Voices” series. Here are his Great Expectations for SXSW Interactive this March:
“Learn. Make connections. Introduce folks to FeedMagnet. Have a blast!”
About Jason
Jason Ford is an Austin-based entrepreneur and founder of the startup, FeedMagnet*. We like to bump into each other at coffee shops!
Twitter:  @JasFord
Website: [...]

Jeff Cutler has broken the rules. And in the process, he’s added a whole new wrinkle to the “SXSWi 2010 Voices” series!
Asked to share his Great Expectations for this year’s SXSWi in exactly 10 words, Jeff gave me the 10–and then added detailed explanations for each of them.  That only made sense, as Jeff put [...]

Annie Boccio, who would have joined me on a SXSW Interactive panel all about Facebook had our proposed discussion been selected (we’re not hanging our heads, though!), is up third in our “SXSWi 2010 Voices” series.
Here, in 10 words, are Annie’s Great Expectations for what will be her second SXSWi:
“Learn something new, fun with great [...]

Last March, Deb Robison spent much of her first SXSW Interactive on a Red Couch, interviewing fellow attendees about their projects and passions.
And what are her Great Expectations for this year’s conference? Here’s Deb’s 10-word entry for our ongoing “SXSWi 2010 Voices” series.
“My goal: learn about things I know absolutely nothing about.”
About Deb
Deb Robison principal of [...]

Native Canadian and one-time Austin resident Meghan Warby will head south for her 4th SXSW Interactive this March. She leads off our “SXSWi 2010 Voices” series, in which 20 conference goers share the 10 words that encapsulate their hopes and Great Expectations for the event.
Here is Meghan’s submission:

brain busters
industry icons
passionate people
quirky quotes
warm weather

About Meghan
Megan [...]

We’ve flipped our calendars to 2010, which means it’s not too early to look ahead to this year’s SXSW Interactive conference, taking place (as always) here in Austin from March 12-16.
Much like the new decade, this year’s SXSWi comes with plenty of anticipation. The extraordinary gathering of geeks, innovators, and social media types promises compelling [...]