@DaveOhoots gives a rundown of the HootSuite presence at this year’s Sx. Get ready for a wild social ride on the HootBus!
@DaveOhoots gives a rundown of the HootSuite presence at this year’s Sx. Get ready for a wild social ride on the HootBus!
For many years (six at the time of this shooting) i rolled to Austin, Texas for a festival for tech, music, and film (and more). Frequent collaborator followed me around as a storyline in his film Generation Social: the Vancouver Network. As a “bonus” clip, we shot my tips for enjoying and surviving SxSW. Click … Continue reading How to SXSW: Tips from @daveohoots via Reelhouse #gensocial
UPDATE: Generation Social – the Vancouver Network is now available streaming on CBC.ca & Reelhouse Generation Social: Generation Social is a film about how our inherent social nature drives cultural change and some of the people who drive that change. From culture to social networks to education to business, everything is in flux. By profiling those … Continue reading Generation Social Roundup – A film about Social Media in Vancouver and SXSW
More artifacts and coverage at: Crowd Sourcing like Tom Sawyer – Artifacts from my (Daveo) core conversation at SXSW 2012 Tom Sawyer famously talked his gang into paying him for the privilege of white-washing a fence white while he sat by and supervised. In this talk, Dave Olson shared how companies can use their community to crowd source … Continue reading Crowd-sourcing Projects Like Tom Sawyer SXSWi, 2012 (brief round-up)
Just after SXSW 2012, i sent a special message to my virtual pals who participate in the #USGuys persistent Twitter chat. I tell some stories from Austin and show them around the office and discuss a box of treats i sent to them as a funtime promo gift.
After my “Crowd Sourcing Like Tom Sawyer” talk at SXSW 2012, i conducted a barrage of interviews, delivered hugs and high fives. Included amongst the artifacts, is an interview with Kelsye Nelson (then VP of Via Brown Paper Tickets) about using social media for events.
When your on the ground at SXSW it can be a bit chaotic. Here are a few pointers from a 6x SXSW’er that will help you the next time your in Austin amongst the crowds, the frenzy and the excitement. Enjoy and take heart!