Sedo to promote top level domain name choices during SXSW. Sedo is bringing its "gTLD frozen yogurt" marketing idea to Austin next month during the SXSW conference. The company partnered with registries for a similar program during dmexco in Cologne ... Continue Reading3 Comments
At least 10 domain name companies heading to SXSW in Austin this week
· UncategorizedDomain companies setting up shop in Austin later this week. SXSW Interactive kicks off in Austin on Friday. Among the 30,000+ attendees will be at least 9 10 domain name companies. Here's what I know so far about domain name companies in attendance. ... Continue Reading3 Comments
.CO creates a “Pop-up HQ” for SXSW 2014
· Services.CO creates its own home on the road for SXSW Interactive. .CO went small the first time it came to SXSW Interactive in Austin. It was more of a scouting trip than a marketing one. I remember catching up with the company at the W Hotel that year. .CO ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Five domain name sessions pitched for SXSW 2014
· Policy & LawFour Five domain name sessions have been proposed for SXSW Interactive 2014. Voting ends September 6. Voting for which panels will make the cut at next year's SXSW Interactive conference is underway. I identified four five submissions this year that ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Will SXSW 2014 be known as the year of the domain?
· UncategorizedSXSW 2013 attracted a handful of domain companies, and I expect more next year. SXSW 2013 is over, and what an event it was. The Interactive portion drew over 30,000 official attendees. Add in the "shadow" (i.e. unpaid) attendance, and it probably ... Continue Reading1 Comment
What to do at SXSW if you’re a domainer
· UncategorizedThree domain companies and events to hit while in Austin. SXSW Interactive in Austin is an overwhelming event. There are hundreds of sessions to choose from, and just finding their locations can be a challenge. So let me break down for you some ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Four domain name panels on the ballot for SXSW
· UncategorizedTopics range from new TLDs to government interference. SXSW 2013 is more than six months away, but there are just a few days left to vote for which panels you want to see. The SXSW Panel Picker closes August 31. I discovered four domain name related ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Observations from a Brief Trip to SXSW
· UncategorizedA few random observations about SXSW Interactive. Since I live in Austin, I often take for granted the size and scope of the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) conference. There are essentially three conferences in one: Interactive (tech), Film, and ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Domain Companies Head to Austin for SXSW
· ServicesDomain companies en route to Austin later this week. Several domain name companies are heading to Austin later this week for the start of the annual South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Festival. The Interactive portion of the event ... Continue Reading6 Comments
SXSW Rolls Into Austin
· UncategorizedInteractive festival kicks off in Austin. South by Southwest rolled into Austin over the weekend as the interactive and film festivals kicked off. The music festival starts later this week. I proposed a session for the conference called "Getting ... Continue Reading3 Comments