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“… SXSW turned Austin into a cultural mecca.” – Mashable, March 5, 2014
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OVERVIEW OF SXSW EVENTS
  2014 Interactive Keynote Neil deGrasse Tyson            2014 Film Keynote, Lena Dunham                           2014 Music Keynote Lady Gaga

AMANDA STRONZA                                          MICHAEL BUCKNER / GETTY IMAGES                            MICHAEL BUCKNER / GETTY IMAGES

                       An incubator for cutting-edge                            The SXSW Film Conference &                               Now in it’s 29th year, the SXSW
  technologies and digital creativity, SXSW Interac-      Festival champions the vitality, innovation and op-       Music Conference and Festival is the premier global
  tive features five days of compelling presentations     portunity that drive entertainment and media, and         stage for musicians and cultural leaders to show-
  and panels from the brightest minds in emerging         tackles the evolution of all aspects of “film” today,     case their latest works. Featuring programming
  technology, scores of exciting networking events        down to its very definition. Every March, creatives       from industry notables, artist-focused workshops
  and an unbeatable lineup of special programs            of all stripes gather in Austin to witness, inspire,      and world-class exhibitions, the Austin Convention
  showcasing the best new websites, video games           and share the visions that will galvanize the film-       Center transforms into the epicenter for the music
  and startup ideas the community has to offer.           makers and ideas of the future.                           business. At night, SXSW Music brings downtown
  SXSW Interactive has become the place to pre-           sxsw.com/film                                             alive with over 100 stages and more than 2,200
  view the technology of tomorrow.                                                                                  artists from around the world.
  sxsw.com/interactive                                                                                              sxsw.com/music
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SXSW FAMILY OF EVENTS
2014 SXSW V2V Keynote Ari Horie                           2014 SXSWedu Keynote Rod Paige                             2013 SXSW Eco Keynote Adam Werbach

                  JULY 12-15, 2015 | LAS VEGAS, NV                                MARCH 9-12, 2015 | AUSTIN, TX                         OCTOBER 6-8, 2014 | AUSTIN, TX
SXSW V2V is an extension and re-imagining of the         Education’s most energetic and innovative leaders from      SXSW Eco attracts a global community to explore, en-
legendary SXSW experience with an emphasis on the        all backgrounds of the learning landscape including         gage and co-create solutions for a sustainable world.
creative spark that drives entrepreneurial innovation.   teachers, administrators, university professors, business   A uniquely inclusive platform for professionals, SXSW
This four day event brings the startup and venture       and policy leaders converge each March at the SXSWe-        Eco examines the critical challenges of our times
capital communities together with the creative indus-    du Conference & Festival. The four-day event is a plat-     through a kaleidoscopic lens of design innovation,
tries that have helped to make SXSW so special.          form for the growing SXSWedu community to connect,          policy tipping points, technological breakthroughs,
sxswv2v.com                                              collaborate, create and change how we teach and learn.      conservation practice, entrepreneurial spirit and a cul-
                                                         sxswedu.com                                                 ture of creativity to transform inspiration into action.
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SXSW DEMOGRAPHICS
                                                                                      PRESS & MEDIA ATTENDANCE
                                                                                      Music (approx.): 3,000
TOP 10 BUSINESSES                                          COMBINED                   Film (approx.): 2,000
                              AGES:
                                                                                      Interactive (approx.): 3,000
AT SXSW 2014                  Under 21   1%                HOUSEHOLD INCOME:
                              21-24      6%                Under $25k     6%          SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
MUSIC:
                                                                                      Twitter: 387,000 Followers
Advertising/Marketing         25-34      43%               $25-49k        11%         Facebook: 396,977 Fans
Agent
Artist/Musician               35-44      32%               $50-74k        15%         Google+: 531,221 Followers
                                                                                      YouTube: 72,608 Subscribers; 75,042,913 Views
Management                    45-54      13%               $75-99k        13%
Label - Indie                                                                         SXSW MUSIC
Event/Convention              54-64      4%                $100-$149k     22%
                                                                                      Festival Showcasing Acts: 2,371; (553 International acts
Digital Agency                65+        1%                $150+		        33%           from 57 countries)
Corporation                                                                           Festival Stages: 111
Legal/Performing Rights                                                               Music Conference Participants Including Registrants
Publishing
                              JOB FUNCTION:                PURCHASING                   and Artist Wristbands: 27,991 (from 82 countries)

                              Sales/Marketing        17%   POWER:                     SXSW INTERACTIVE
INTERACTIVE:
                                                           Up to 1k            29%    Interactive Conference Participants: 32,798 (from 82
Advertising/Marketing         Creative Development 22%
Agent                                                                                    countries)
                              Business Development 7%      $1k-$9,999           19%   Interactive Conference Sessions: 1,100
Web Development/Management
Software Development          Management             22%   $10-$49,999          15%   Interactive Conference Speakers: 2,377
Electronic & Social Media                                  $50-$99,999          4%
Corporation
                              Communications         10%                              SXSW FILM
                                                           100k+               33%    Film Conference Participants: 18,747 (from 66 countries)
Non-Profit                    Other                  22%
                                                                                      Films Screened: 133 Features; 114 Curated Shorts
Financer/Venture Capitalist
                                                                                      Film Festival World Premieres: 89; North American
Consultant
                                                                                         Premieres: 11; US Premieres: 8
Digital Agency                GENDER:                      ATTENDEES IN               Film Festival Attendance: 72,035
                                                           EXECUTIVE POSITIONS:
FILM:                                                      CEO/Director     23.2%
Advertising/Marketing
                                                                                      SXSW EXHIBITS
Film Industry
                                 41%       59%             VP               4.7%      • SXSW Trade Show Exhibit Spaces: 568; Attendance
                                                                                         over 4 days (approx.): 65,000
Agent
                                                           Chief/Chairman   3.7%      • SXSW Job Market Exhibit Spaces: 53; Attendance over
Web Development/Management
Software Development          INTEREST IN SXSW:            Executive        1.3%         2 days (approx.): 4,000
Production                                                                            • SXSW Gaming Expo Exhibit Spaces: 193; Attendance
                              Industry         92%         CCO                  1%       over 3 days (approx.): 45,500
Non-Profit
Digital Agency                Fan		            8%          Senior VP        .08%      • Music Gear Expo Exhibit Spaces: 70; Combined atten-
Consultant                                                                              dance with Flatstock over 3 days (approx.): 43,000
                                                           CFO              .06%
Artist/Filmmaker                                                                      • SXSW Create Exhibit Spaces: 65; Attendance (approx.):
                                                                                         20,000
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SXSW 2015 EXHIBITS                                                              SXSW JOB MARKET | SXSW GAMING EXPO | SXSW CREATE
                                                                                SXSW TRADE SHOW | MUSIC GEAR EXPO | FLATSTOCK

  THURSDAY         FRIDAY          SATURDAY    SUNDAY     MONDAY     TUESDAY    WEDNESDAY   THURSDAY      FRIDAY    SATURDAY    SUNDAY
   March 12        March 13         March 14   March 15   March 16   March 17    March 18    March 19    March 20    March 21   March 22

                    SXSW JOB MARKET

                           SXSW GAMING EXPO

                                 SXSW CREATE

                                      SXSW INTERACTIVE FESTIVAL

                                                          SXSW FILM CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL

                                                           SXSW TRADE SHOW

                                                                                     SXSW MUSIC CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL

                                                                                                 SXSW MUSIC GEAR EXPO

                                                                                                        FLATSTOCK

Funny or Die at the Next Stage
in the 2014 SXSW Trade Show
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MARCH 15-18, 2015 | AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER

SXSW TRADE SHOW

                                                                                                                                                  2014 SXSW Trade Show

                                                                                                              WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?

The Exhibition for Creative Industries                                                                        International Arts Export
                                                                                                                 Offices
                                                                                                                                            Distribution
                                                                                                                                            Online Services and
A hub for convergence, the SXSW Trade Show brings together the best innovative new companies and
                                                                                                              Software/Web Developers         Entertainment
established industry leaders from the Music, Film and Interactive fields.                                       and Tools                   Media Outlets
The four-day show encourages targeted connections and new discoveries through niche exhibit catego-
                                                                                                              Marketing/Promotions/PR       Industry Events/Conventions
ries - including the Come & Capture Film Factory, Startup Corner and the International Pavilion, along
                                                                                                              Education Institutions/       Equipment/Hardware
with original convergence programming on the Next Stage.                                                        Universities
                                                                                                                                            Publishers
                                                                                                              Manufacturing/Merchandising
                                                                                                                                            Industry-Related Non-Profits
“South by Southwest broadly is about bringing people from a wide array of business and creative disciplines   Film Commissions
together to figure out the future… It’s a forward-thinking event.” — Wired.com, March 18, 2013                                              Talent Agencies
                                                                                                              Film Services/Gear
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MARCH 15-18, 2015 | AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER

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                                                                                                                     WHAT OUR REGISTRANTS ARE SAYING:
                                                                                                                     “A Perfect 10! That’s how Tyler4Tech describes
                                                                                                                     our experience as first time exhibitors at SXSW
                                                                                                                     2014! Everything from booth positioning, to
                                                                                                                     attentive exhibit hall services, to quality show floor
                                                                                                                     traffic to the amazing personal service from our
                                                                                                                     SXSW rep, resulted in an extremely successful
                                                                                                                     show for us, well beyond our expectations.”
                                                                                                                     – Michael Weiss, Tyler4Tech Organizer, President
                                                                                                                     & CEO, PersonalWeb

                                                                                                                     “The SXSW trade show delivers a great cross
                                                                                                                     section of our user base from musicians, filmmakers,
                                                                                                                     videographers, bloggers, podcasters and music
                                                                                                                     lovers. It gives us a great platform to reconnect
2014 SXSW Trade Show                                                                                                 and interact with current users and plant the seed
                                                                                                                     with new customers.” – Gary Boss, Marketing
                                                                                                                     Director, Audio-Technica
Exhibitor Benefits
                                                                Stand Size     Pipe & Drape   Hard Wall   w/Corner   “It was my first time at SXSW and it was amazing!
• One SXSW Platinum Registration
                                                                10x10 Single     $3398         $4248       $4909     It’s completely different from other digital events:
• One basic table and two chairs
                                                                20x10 Double     $5380         $6797       $7552     great speakers, a lot of creativity and a good envi-
• Access to reserved block of hotel rooms for Exhibitors only
                                                                30x10 Triple     $7080         $8779       $9912     ronment. It is the best way to catch up on the latest
• Discount on additional registrations (limited numbers)
• Exhibitor Passes for non-credentialed stand staff             20x20 Endcap       ---         $14750        ---     trends and I can’t wait to come back next year!”
  (2 per 10x10 unit)                                            20x30 Endcap       ---         $21240        ---     – Joaquín Martinez, Commercial Director, Digital
• Hotel Booking Services for stand staff                        20x40 Endcap       ---        $28320         ---     Bond (www.digitalbond.cl)
• Company Profile on SXSW.com                                   20x30 Island       ---        $29205         ---
• Listings in SXSW Program Guides and February SXSWorld         20x40 Island       ---        $38350         ---     We showed up in Austin to showcase Nutshell, get
  Magazine                                                      20x50 Island       ---        $47200         ---     inspired, meet people and have a really fun time.
• Opportunities for enhanced listings and Block Party                                                                SXSW Interactive delivered on everything!
  participation (additional costs)                                                                                   – Guy Suter, CEO Nutshell
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MARCH 13-14, 2015 | NEW LOCATION: JW MARRIOTT HOTEL

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                                                                                               SAMPLE OF EMPLOYERS:
                                                                                               AT&T                             CA Technologies
                                                                                               Target                           Gannett
                                                                                               uShip                            3M
                                                                                               Multiview                        Publicis Groupe
                                                                                               RetailMeNot                      State Farm
                                                                                               T3                               Pure Michigan
                                                                                               Isis Mobile Commerce             Hulu
                                                                                               Deloitte Consulting              Team One
                                                                                               Yodle                            CLEAResult
                                                                                               Globant                          National Geospatial-
                                                                                               SmugMug                            Intelligence Agency
                                                                                               Havas Worldwide                  IBM
                                                                                               HootSuite                        USAA
                                                                                                                                Comcast

                                                                                               BREAKDOWN OF CANDIDATES’
                                                                                               AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
                                                                                               Sales                   7%        Software Development      12%
                                                                                               Customer/Tech Support   6%        Legal                     1%
                                                                                               Marketing/Advertising   12%       Management                8%
                                                                                               Social Media            11%       Graphics                  7%
                                                                                               Design                  8%        Animation                 2%
                                                                                               UX/UI                   9%        Photography/Video-
                                                                                               Web Development         12%         graphy/Editing          4%
                                                                                               System Admin            3%
SXSW attracts some of the world’s most talented tech and creative       Stand Size      List
                                                                                               2014 STATS:
professionals, and the Job Market allows exploration of new employ-     Single 10x10   $2800
                                                                                               90% of employers would exhibit again
ment opportunities. A meeting spot for innovative thinkers and equal-   Double 20x10   $4480
                                                                                               90% of candidates had a bachelor’s degree or greater
ly innovative companies, the Job Market enables these professionals     Triple 30x10   $5880
                                                                                               75% of candidates had 3 years or more experience in their field
to match their skills with 21st century, cutting-edge employers.
                                                                                               26% of candidates had 13+ years experience in their field
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MARCH 13-15, 2015 | PALMER EVENTS CENTER

SXSW GAMING EXPO
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                                                                                                                        GAMING EXPO FEATURES
                                                                                                                        Geek Stage
                                                                                                                        eSports Tournament Stage
                                                                                                                        Indie Corner
                                                                                                                        Magic & TableTop
                                                                                                                        Cosplay Tournament
                                                                                                                        Daily Happy Hours

2014 SXSW Gaming Expo
                                                                                                                        WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?
                                                                                                                        Video Game Publishers
Drawing developers, manufacturers and fans from all areas of the gaming community, the Gaming Expo is the
                                                                                                                        Video Game Developers
epicenter for geek culture at SXSW. In 2015, SXSW Gaming will feature a number of new parties, networking
                                                                                                                        Video Game Studios
events and marketing opportunities along with the much loved exhibition, stages, panels and competitions.
                                                                                                                        Comic Book Publishers
                                                                                                                        Comic Book Artists
Exhibitor Benefits                                                                                                      Anime Distributors
• One SXSW Gold Registration                                        Stand Size               Pipe & Drape   Hard Wall   Toy Makers
• Discount on additional registrations (limited quantities)         Single 10x10                 $1800       $2250      Animated Programs
• Exhibitor passes for non-credentialed stand staff (2 per unit)    Double 20x10                 $2700       $3375      SciFi Content
• Hotel booking services for stand staff                            Triple 30x10                 $3600       $4500
                                                                                                                        TableTop Publishers & Designers
                                                                    Sm Endcap 20x10                ---       $4950
• Company profile on SXSW.com                                                                                           Video Game Accessory Manufacturers
                                                                    Lg Endcap 20x20                ---       $7200
• Listings in SXSW Gaming Guides & February SXSWorld                                                                    Hardware Manufacturers
                                                                    Island 20x20                   ---      $10800
 Magazine                                                                                                               Industry Services
                                                                    Additional sizes may be negotiated
• Stands outfitted with chairs, table and carpet                                                                        Industry Schools
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                                                                                                                       Custom Opportunities
                                                                                                                       Want to make a unique mark at SXSW Gaming?
                                                                                                                       There are plenty of outside-the-box ways to
                                                                                                                       showcase your brand in 2015, from hosting a
                                                                                                                       happy hour or party to event sponsorships
                                                                                                                       and custom activations.

                                                                                                                       WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING:
                                                                                                                       “SXSW Gaming has been growing steadily the last
                                                                                                                       few years and each time we participate we see a
                                                                                                                       bigger impact on our community reach and industry
                                                               2014 SXSW Gaming Tournament Stage
                                                                                                                       connections” – Shelley Smith, Minicore Studios

SXSW Gaming Guide Advertising                                                                                          “The SXSW Gaming Awards were a blast to at-
                                                                                                                       tend. It felt so fantastic to be recognized for the
The SXSW Gaming Guide is the definitive resource for all things
                                                                         Gaming Guide Ad Rates (color only)            hard work done by myself and more importantly,
Gaming at SXSW 2015. Distributed to all expo attendees, advertis-     1/2 Page    $1860   Inside Front Cover   $4690
                                                                                                                       my co-wokers and other developers. Regardless of
ing in this handy print tool allows you to reach the thousands of     Full Page   $2765   Inside Back Cover    $4015
                                                                                                                       who is a winner, this kind of experience is an excel-
manufacturers, business leaders and fans at the event, while align-                       Outside Back Cover   $5245
                                                                                                                       lent capstone to a wonderful conference.” – Jamie
ing your brand with SXSW Gaming’s world renowned programming.                                                          Roboz, Phantom Compass
(Distribution: 62,000 copies printed in 2014)
                                                                                                                       “The gaming expo felt busy and crowded. The
                                                                                                                       diversity in exhibitors and friendliness of volunteers
                                                                                                                       made the event feel very welcoming and height-
                                                                                                                       ened the experience for attendees.” –JP Vaughan,
                                                                                                                       Rocket Rainbow Studios

                                                                                                                       “The entire team were rock stars! We have been
                                                                                                                       to events all over the continent and SXSW Gam-
                                                                                                                       ing was one of the best run and most enjoyable
                                                                                                                       events we have attended!” – Randell Shelton, The
                                                                                                                       Plaid Jackets
2014 SXSW Gaming Expo                                        2014 SXSW Gaming Cosplay Competition
MARCH 13-15, 2015 | LONG CENTER

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Doing creative and revolutionary things with new technologies embodies the spirit of the SXSW Interactive
Festival, and nowhere is this more evident than the diverse mix of activities at SXSW Create. From 3D print-
ing to drones to biohacking and much more, this community event showcases the disruptive solutions that
are shaping our future.

In 2014, over 20,000 people took part in SXSW Create and enjoyed over           Stand Size          List
35 inspiring exhibitions including: Epilog Laser, Flexbot, Inventables, Make,   10x10              $2500
Sparkfun Electronics, and Texas Instruments.                                    20x10             $5000

Become an exhibitor to showcase your ideas, tools and designs alongside         20x30             $10000
                                                                                30x30             $15000
other leaders in the maker community.
MARCH 19-21, 2015 | AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER

MUSIC GEAR EXPO

                                                                                                                    WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?
                                                                                                                    Music Instrument            Music Accessories
                                                                                                                     Manufacturers               Manufacturers
                                                                                                                    Pro Audio                   Tour Specialty Companies
                                                           STAND SIZE       Pipe & Drape   Hard Wall   w/Corner
                                                           10x10 Single        $1900        $2100       $2300       Music Creation Apps         Music Studios
                                                           20x10 Double        $3040        $3344       $3680       DJ Gear                     Music Schools
                                                           30x10 Triple        $3648        $4014       $4440
                                                           20x10 Endcap         ---         $4200         ---       WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING:
                                                           20x20 Endcap         ---         $7600         ---
                                                                                                                    “For us, being a first time Gear Expo Exhibitor, SXSW
                                                           20x20 Island         ---         $8000         ---
                                                                                                                    was everything we expected and more. Unlike the
Exhibit | Sell | Promote                                   APP ANNEX
                                                                                                                    traditional music industry trade show, SXSW puts
                                                           Single Space        $1000
The Music Gear Expo celebrates six years in 2015                                                                    you face to face with working musicians, giving them
with a host of new offerings. Special activations
include: the Stompbox – an array of guitar effects
                                                           Exhibitor Benefits                                       the chance to learn about our gear first hand. Meet-
                                                                                                                    ing artists, and factory personnel. Many who thought
                                                           • One SXSW Music Registration                            they knew the brand and product walked away with
pedals; the Shred Shed – where guitarists can crank
                                                           • Discount on additional registrations                   a whole new perspective, becoming new fans… new
it up in a soundproof space; the Modular Synthesizer
                                                           • Exhibitor passes for non-credentialed stand staff      customers!” — Gregg Gronowski, Hammond
Space – featuring the best modular synthesizers on
                                                            (2 per unit)
the market; the Gear Expo Classroom; Maker Zone;
                                                           • Hotel booking services for stand staff                 “The Gear Expo attendees are a great mix of pro-
App Annex; plus the Gear Lounge, Gear Expo Store
                                                           • Company profile on sxsw.com                            fessional touring musicians, production profession-
and Flatstock Stage.
                                                           • Listing in SXSW Music Program Guide and February       als, producers and hobbyist musicians. It’s a really
Open to all registrants, showcasing artists and Guest                                                               good tradeshow for meeting such a diverse group of
                                                            issue of SXSWorld
Pass holders, the Expo has become the key destina-                                                                  existing and potential customers.” — Brad Zell, QSC
                                                           • Opportunity to sell on site at the the Expo Store or
tion for musicians, buyers, gear and tech aficionados                                                               Audio Products
                                                            your stand
at SXSW. It is located adjacent to the popular Flatstock
                                                           • Opportunity to curate slots on Flatstock Stage
                                                                                                                    “It is a show that is constantly evolving and is one of
poster show on Level 1 of the Austin Convention Center.
                                                           • Opportunity to showcase your product                   our favorite events.” — David Kaye, Taylor Guitars
SXsports
  Rooted in one of the most influential cultural events in the world, SXsports offers the sports industry sin-                          MARCH 13-15, 2015
                                                                                                                                        THE FOUR SEASONS
  gular access to creative leaders, early adopters and die-hard fans from the forward-thinking convergence
  areas of their respective worlds. SXsports explores cultural impact and the human experience, tackles the
  future of sport, and embraces entertainment and innovation. We champion a broader perspective on the
  world of sports through the SXSW lens.                                                                           “Adding sports to the SXSW mix is smart business.
  The event will include parties, lounges, advertising, and more. We’re happy to work with you to best show-       While the music industry continues to reel from the

  case your brand and create a memorable, unique experience for registrants.                                       upending of its business model, with the product
                                                                                                                   it once sold at a premium freely available, sports
                                                                                                                   remain a product consumers pay to access and
                                                                                                                   for which broadcast media pays for the right to air.
                                                                                                                   Sports companies make attractive sponsors for
                                                                                                                   the festival, and sports stars provide a draw for
                                                                                                                   attendees.” — Sports On Earth

                                                                                                                 JON SHAPLEY

SXsports Lounge

SXsports Overtime Party                                                SXsports Slam DunkExhibition              USMNT Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann
SXSW COMEDY                                                                                                       “South By Southwest festival is a haven for music,
                                                                                                                  technology and film, but it’s also quickly becoming
                                                                                                                  one of the best places to see, hear and learn about
                                                                                                                  comedy.” – Huffington Post

(L toR)Tim Meadows, Shannon O’Neil,
Adam Pally, Jon Gabrus and Matt Besser                         Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein of Porlandia

Music, Film and Interactive cultures intersect at SXSW Comedy.

From standup to sketches and improv to podcasts and panels, SXSW Comedy features a diverse, capti-
vating and sometimes controversial range of programming. Pushing the envelope since 2008, highlights
from previous years include: Bill Cosby, Aisha Tyler, Fred Armisen, Hannibal Buress, Tim Heidecker, Sarah
Silverman, Reggie Watts and many, many more.

Every year the event continues to grow and is set to include a variety of targeted marketing opportunities
in 2015, including parties, lounges, advertising and beyond.
                                                                                                                 Happy Hour Party

Comics Lounge                                                                                                      Mindy Kaling, creator and star of The Mindy Project
SXSW INTERNATIONAL
The World Comes to Austin!
SXSW is a global center for the creative industries, connecting thousands of business leaders, artists, film-
makers and startups from around the world. Marketing at SXSW is a great way for companies to make invalu-
able international links and for government organizations to showcase the best their countries have to offer.

                                    The Trade Show                                                                    Platinum Connection
                                    The SXSW 2014 trade show hosted a wide variety of delegations from 18
                                                                                                                      A bespoke international B2B networking service,
                                    countries across the globe, including the UK, Japan, France, Australia,
                                                                                                                      the Platinum Connection program matches com-
                                    Brazil, Spain, The Netherlands and more. Exhibiting at SXSW provides
                                                                                                                      panies from Brazil, the UK, and more with expertly
                                    international companies with unparalleled networking opportunities and
                                                                                                                      selected US organizations to facilitate one-on-one
                                    industry exposure on a global stage.
                                                                                                                      meetings between business leaders.
                                    2014 INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
                                    Number of international attendees by conference:                                  WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:
                                    MUSIC - 3122 | FILM - 2120 | INTERACTIVE - 5183                                   “Well selected, well organised and well executed, the
                                    Number of International Stands in at the Trade Show: 48                           UKTI SXSW Platinum Connection could have been
                                    Number of International Films in the SXSW Film Festival: 34 features, 32 shorts   the most valuable business experience for my com-
                                    Number of International Artists at SXSW Music: 553                                pany at SXSW 2014.” – Oisin Lunny, OpenMarket

                                                                                                                      “For a small company doing an innovative thing and
                                                                                                                      not the budget to hire a stand, the Platinum Connec-
                                                                                                                      tion gives you a) a cost saving and the ability to have
                                                                                                                      a space to have a meeting and b) the credibility of the
SXAméricas is a series of events geared                                                                               UK and SXSW in vetting you to potential customers.”
towards connecting U.S. Latino and Latin                                                                              – Julian McCrea, Portal Entertainment
American technology, music, and film industry                                                                         “Since we had a dedicated panel session for our busi-
thought leaders across the creative industries.                                                                       ness as part of SXSW Interactive, we were keen to le-
Serving as a launch pad to network, share                                                                             verage off this to secure meetings and new business
innovative ideas and create new partnerships,                                                                         in the US market. The Platinum Connection gave us
SXAméricas features Latino-focused conver-                                                                            the perfect opportunity and space in which to do this,
                                                                                                                      with the added kudos of support from UKTI and SXSW
gence programming and mixers along with a
                                                                                                                      and the introductions that this afforded.”
variety of creative marketing opportunities.
                                                                                                                      – Jason Jones-Hall, Five10Twelve
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                                                                                                                                           “It’s a fact: in 2014 there is still nothing to compare
                                                                                                                                           with the annual South By South West sensory
                                                                                                                                           bombardment of interactive, film and music festivals.”
                                                                                                                                           — Sunday Herald (Scotland), March 16, 2014

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MARKETING CONTACTS
GENERAL INQUIRIES 			sales@sxsw.com
PHONE & FAX				 ph 512/467-7979 | fax 512/467-2254
                                                                                                      SXSW US HEADQUARTERS
                                                                                                      P.O. Box 685289
                                                                                                      Austin TX 78768
                                                                                                      512/467–7979
SXSW US & CANADA SALES
SXSW MUSIC		           			             Luann Williams | luann@sxsw.com
                                                                                  SXSW CALENDAR
SXSW FILM, COMEDY, SXSports		          Sara Barney | sara@sxsw.com                Oct 6–8, 2014       SXSW Eco
SXSW INTERACTIVE, COMEDY, SXSports     Katie King | katie@sxsw.com                March 9–12, 2015    SXSWedu
SXSW GAMING            			             Justin Burnham | jburnham@sxsw.com         March 13–17, 2015   SXSW Interactive
                                                                                  March 13–21, 2015   SXSW Film
SXSWedu, SXSW JOB MARKET 		            Val Link | val@sxsw.com
                                                                                  March 17–22, 2015   SXSW Music
SXSW ECO					                          Morgan Catalina | morgan@sxsw.com
                                                                                  July 12-15, 2015    SXSW V2V (Las Vegas)
SXSW V2V				                           Katie King | katie@sxsw.com

SXSW MAJOR &
SUPER SPONSORSHIPS			                  Scott McNearney | mcnearney@sxsw.com

SXSW INTERNATIONAL SALES
SXSW Europe MUSIC & International Development
UK & Ireland FILM & INTERACTIVE		      Mirko Whitfield | mirko@sxsw.com

UK & Ireland MUSIC +
SXSW ECO European Manager		            Una Johnston | una@sxsw.com
SXSW Brazil					                       Tracy Mann | tmann@sxsw.com
SXSW Australia & New Zealand		         Phil Tripp | tripp@sxsw.com
SXSW Japan					                        Hiroshi Asada | contactus@sxsw-asia.com

                                                                                 DAMON WEBSTER
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