Going to SXSWi? We are!
Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by carlos in RgR News
This is the second year I am attending SXSW Interactive. Last year I fell in love with Austin and the type of people at the conference. It is true: ” the more times you go, the better you get at it.” If you are a geek going to rock out your latest site, or just going for the free booze, make sure to send us a message to meet up.
Joe just booked his ticket an hour ago, which means we will both be there!
If you are representing a company that has a product or geek idea to incorporate into our ride, let us know!
The meeting we are looking forward to most:
Carrie Gouldin from ThinkGeek.com is meeting with us to see how we can work together to geek out our bikes. Only great ideas can come from this; how about physical Twitter message boards, live stream cameras, or bike-powered electronics? We’ll let you know how that meeting goes!
The event we are looking forward to most: Bike Hugger Mobile Social
“Bike Hugger is bringing the party back to SXSW with 43% more bike culture. There’s an Urban Ride, a BBQ, and then an After Party.” [source] [RSVP]
The panel we are looking forward to most:
Can an Ad Guy Bring Bike Sharing to America?
Description from here.
In increasingly turbulent times, it seems like more and more of us are wearing an extra hat or two in an effort to make a difference. Maybe that explains why Crispin Porter + Bogusky, one of the world’s most respected advertising firms, has joined with Humana and Trek bicycles in an audacious plan to bring bike sharing to America with a new venture called B-cycle. All three companies share one common goal: positive cultural change. It’s estimated that the U.S. could save 462 million gallons of gasoline a year by increasing cycling from 1% to just 1.5% of all trips. B-cycle can change the way we get around, and subsequently change our communities, our health, our environment, and our future. Find out more about B-cycle and why Alex recommends we all begin sticking our noses in places where they don’t belong.
