SXSW 2013
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South by Southwest draws so many entrepreneurs, it naturally also draws venture capital investors hoping to find the next big thing.
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Though South By Southwest is famous for being a launch pad for social networks like Twitter and Foursquare, physical products are in the spotlight this year. Wait, talking sneakers?!
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Spotify founder Daniel Ek thinks we're entering a "Golden Age" for music and culture. Even better, a Nielsen report suggests music fans are willing pay to enjoy it.
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Getting around Austin during the South by Southwest festival can be a nightmare. Thanks to a few handy apps, there are some creative travel options -- no cash required!
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Twitter's president of global revenue, Adam Bain, said he's seeing a surge of ads surrounding marketing initiatives here.
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Foursquare is pushing to expand its local search business and its discount programs to attract new users, CEO Dennis Crowley said Monday.
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"I saw someone who was clearly a genius," said Digital Sky Technology's Yuri Milner says of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
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SxSW was a turning point for Twitter back in 2007. Now the conference is a key destination for Twitter to meet with its exploding advertiser base, says Adam Bain, president of Twitter's Global Revenue, who spoke to CNBC's Julia Boorstin.
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CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports the latest buzz and newest trends at the South by Southwest festival where scores of entrepreneurs, investors and technologist gather to build relationships and get to know people.
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Dennis Crowley, CEO and Co-Founder of Foursquare, shares his views on the latest developments in tech and social media, with CNBC's Julia Boorstin.
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The annual South by Southwest Interactive festival, which begins on Friday, is anticipated to be bigger than ever this year. About 25,000 people are expected to attend.
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The Kauffman Foundation is working to increase diversity among start-ups at SXSW.
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A group of over 100 entrepreneurs are founding their start-ups on buses during a three-day trek to SXSW.
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South by Southwest draws so many entrepreneurs, it naturally also draws venture capital investors hoping to find the next big thing.
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Fortune 500 brands flock to the South by Southwest festival, hoping to up their cool factor or even find the holy grail -- viral buzz. But they know they have to do more than just slap their name on a party with free tacos and beer to do it.
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Julia Boorstin talks with Silicon Valley venture capitalists about investment opportunities and the hottest trends at SXSW.
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Julia Boorstin talks with Uber CEO Travis Kalanick about rising above the noise and creating SXSW buzz
Contact SXSW 2013
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Working from Los Angeles, Boorstin is CNBC's media and entertainment reporter and author of CNBC.com's "Media Money" blog.
Technology
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Facebook just got serious about mobile, showcasing its new software for Android devices called 'Home.'
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has invested a "significant" amount of money in Business Insider, according to an internal memo.
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The $22 billion search industry is at its most significant crossroad since its invention, which has major implications for search giant Google, The New York Times reports.
Media Money with Julia Boorstin
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Pandora keeps drawing more listeners to its streaming music service, but it's been strubbling with music licensing fees that are outpacing advertising revenue growth.
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