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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_and_vic_dustin_finkelstein_2.jpgGuy 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

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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

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.

The Daily Chord - Thursday, May 17

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Baratunde Thurston Leaves The Onion to Pursue Next Phase

baratunde_thurston_bobby_longoria_2_250px.jpgSXSW Interactive staffers were amazed to hear that a longtime member of our community and 2012 opening keynote speaker, Baratunde Thurston, announced that he is moving on from his role at The Onion. In his own words, Thurston said, "Today, with a deep sense of nostalgia, I'm excited to move to the next chapter of that insane life having stepped down as Director of Digital to pursue more entrepreneurial ventures."

Hammurabi, Horseshoes and Hookers in Social Media with Peter Kim

peterkim_gene_chavez_1_copy.jpgPeter Kim of Dachis Group joined us at SXSW Interactive 2012 to give insights on how social media works today using the concepts of communal sharing, authority ranking, equality matching, and market pricing.

SXSW Alumni News - Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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SXSW Alumni News is a weekly update tracking the latest news from some of the many SXSW filmmakers, panelists, speakers and other alumni. Get the latest info on new projects, acquisitions, interviews, features and more, right here, every Tuesday.