First Time? 18 Tips To Help You Survive & Thrive!
Get out of your comfort zone. Don’t just go to sessions you know something about. The good stuff is brand new.
You are broadcasting your brand at SXSW. Assume you’re being recorded. Don’t be an ass.
Say “Hi.” Everyone’s there to meet people and have great conversations. You never know who you’ll meet.
Use the “law of two feet.” If you’re not enjoying where you are – move.
Be friendly. Austin is a great town. Keep it that way. Be nice, even if you’re not happy.
Don’t stand in line. Rally your posse and go somewhere else.
Water is your friend. Drink it. Pack a layer. It might get chilly/rainy in the evening.
Be where you are. Don’t chase the cool parties. Find it where you are.
When in doubt, go to the roof. Most bars have a rooftop. That’s where the magic happens.
Put your phone away. Turn it off if you’re having a cool conversation. It’ll be there later.
Eat when you can. There’s free stuff everywhere… eat it if you like it
Wander. No shots, but if you do, please see top of this column.
Try not to travel in a pack of 20. Small = nimble. Enjoy yourself…. it’s SXSWi!
Make breakfast tacos part of your daily regimen.
Wear comfortable shoes. You’ll be on your feet a LOT.
Great Sessions/Events by TheCR Network Members, Partners & Friends
March 6 March 8 March 9 March 10 March 11 TheCRLive Austin March Breakfast: SXSW Edition 8a-9:30a Galaxy Café
Fleishman-Hillard's Black Box Lounge – 9=10a-6p – Four Seasons
Fleishman-Hillard’s Black Box Lounge – 10a-6p – Four Seasons
Social Customer Experience Management 9:30AM - 9:50AM Austin Convention Center Ballroom G
Community Managers: Ready for a Seat at the Table? 9:30am-1:30pm AT&T Conference Center Classroom 106 (Lauren Vargas, Vanessa Rhinesmith)
March 7 Fleishman-Hillard’s Black Box Lounge – 10a-6p – Four Seasons
Fleishman-Hillard’s Black Box Lounge – 10a-6p – Four Seasons
Fleishman-Hillard’s Black Box Lounge – 10a-6p – Four Seasons
What Social Media Analytics Can't Tell You 3:30PM - 4:30PM Sheraton Austin Capitol EFGH (Beth Kanter, Jeremiah Owyang)
Blueprint for Brand Advocacy 3:30pm-6pm AT&T Conference Center Classroom 103 (Tim Mcdonald)
More Sessions For Community Types
March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10 March 11
The Social Business Shake-Up 8:00AM - 9:30AM The Grand Room in The W Austin Hotel
The Large Enterprise Social Media Meet Up Returns! 9:30AM - 10:30AM Driskill Hotel Citadel
Solo Social: What to Do When You're on Your Own 12:30PM - 1:30PM Courtyard Marriott Brazos
FEEDing the Future: The Power of Social Business 11:00AM - 12:00PM Austin Convention Center Ballroom D
Structuring Community During Exponential Growth 12:30PM - 1:30PM Sheraton Austin Capitol EFGH
Do It Together Is the New Do It Yourself 9:30AM - 10:30AM Omni Downtown Lone Star
Trade Show Block Party 4:00PM - 6:00PM Austing Convention Center
The Interactive Opening Party Presented by join.me 8:00PM - 11:00PM Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Rd
Transform Community Behavior with Digital Design 12:30PM - 1:30PM Hilton Austin Downtown Room 616AB
Be a Community Conductor: Shaping Fan Chatter 4:15PM - 5:00PM Palmer Events Center Exhibit Hall 1
Community-Building: Better than Chemo 3:30PM - 4:30PM Hilton Austin Downtown Salon F
The Interactive Awards Pre-Party and Ceremony 6:00PM - 8:30PM Hilton Austin Downtown
SXSW Late Night Saloon 11:55PM - 2:00AM InterContinental Stephen F's Bar
Building a Community Without Memes, Porn, Cat Pics 5:45PM - 6:00PM Austin Convention Center Ballroom F
That Was the Old Me: Managing Online Reputation 5:00PM - 6:00PM Sheraton Austin Creekside
12th Annual SXSW Nuclear Tacos Night 6:00PM - 9:00PM East Tent, Brush Square Park Neches and 5th St
The Interactive Closing Party Presented 9:00PM - 2:00AM Stubb's
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