SXSW News
Music Panel Podcast: Integrating Branding Into Your Daily Business
Brand partnerships have become a powerful force in the music business, and during SXSW Music this year, moderator Dez Dickerson, President and CEO of Pavilion Entertainment, led a discussion with reps from various corners of the music sphere who've had great success working with brands to create lasting and fruitful connections. The panel Integrating Branding Into Your Daily Business featured panelists from US and UK-based companies who talked about the myriad ways they use brand connections to amplify an already existing music experience.
Fireside Chat with Vic Gundotra on Google+
Guy Kawasaki sat down with Vic Gundotra at SXSW Interactive 2012 in a "fireside" chat to discuss the Google+ project. In this streaming audio recording, Kawasaki grills Gundotra about the definition of what Google+ actually is and the perception of the service since its launch.
Gundotra shares how the product has grown, some of the lessons learned and the challenges the Google+ team faced along the way. He also answers questions from the audience about Google's functionality and its future. Get ready for some real talk, Google-style.
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SXSW Films on Release: Friday, May 18, 2012
Welcome to SXSW Films on Release, keeping you abreast of all the great films from previous SXSW lineups.
Whether in theaters, on DVD, online, on TV or anywhere else, catch up on films you missed, or just stay tuned to see your favourites again.
Wherever it is, we'll let you know right here.
THEATRICAL
American Animal
Narrative Competition, 2011
Out now, NYC Ltd
The Daily Chord - Friday, May 18

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Donna Summer dies
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Iranian rapper goes into hiding after threats from clerics
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Trade group draws fire over copyright and IP
Story from Ars Technica. -
Bono's set to clean up in Facebook IPO
Item from Rolling Stone.
Watch the 'Bernie' Red Carpet and Q & A
As "Bernie" continues to roll into theaters across America, check out the red carpet arrivals and Q & A from it's special screening at the 2012 SXSW Film Festival, where it was awarded the Louis Black "Lone Star" Award.















