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Hugh Forrest is the President and Chief Programming Officer of South by Southwest (SXSW), one of the world's leading festivals celebrating music, film, technology, and innovation. A native of Austin, Texas, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the city's creative and entrepreneurial identity. Joining SXSW in its early days, he leveraged his background in publishing and technology to help grow the festival into an internationally recognized event. Under his leadership, SXSW has expanded beyond music to include industry verticals such as health tech, transportation, and artificial intelligence, all while staying true to its mission of fostering creativity and connection.His contributions to Austin's cultural and business landscape have earned him numerous accolades, including being named Austinite of the Year and receiving the Diversity Champion of the Year award. Passionate about collaboration and innovation, Hugh remains committed to the power of in-person interactions, emphasizing their importance in an increasingly digital world.In this episode, he takes us behind the scenes of SXSW's evolution, recounting its early days in the 1980s when Austin's club owners took a chance on a fledgling festival during spring break—a decision that would shape the city's global reputation. He discusses SXSW's transformation from a music-focused event into a multidisciplinary hub for film, interactive media, health tech, and transportation. Addressing concerns that the festival has become too corporate, he argues that while SXSW has grown, its core mission of celebrating creativity and community remains unchanged. Throughout the conversation, Hugh also shares his personal journey, reflecting on how his deep ties to Austin have influenced his leadership and vision for one of the world's most influential cultural events.Ami's life update and travel adventures: Ami shares her recent travels, including attending the Grammys and the Super Bowl, before introducing Hugh (0:30)How Hugh Forrest got involved with SXSW: Hugh recalls his early days in Austin, his background in publishing, and how he was hired for his desktop publishing skills (4:10)The birth of SXSW: A festival born from rejection: Hugh shares how SXSW came to be after a failed partnership with a New York music event, and how Austin club owners reluctantly gave them a chance (6:42)SXSW's evolution: From music to tech, film & beyond: The festival's expansion beyond music to include film, interactive media, health tech, and transportation—shaped by Austin's growth (10:21)Balancing corporate growth and grassroots creativity: Hugh addresses criticisms that SXSW has become too corporate, explaining how they balance big brands with indie creatives (14:54)Navigating controversies: DEI, social issues and speaker curation: Discussion on how SXSW handles political and social challenges, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (1:13)Personal highlights: Bruce Springsteen, David Byrne and memorable moments: Hugh shares one of his biggest regrets—missing most of Bruce Springsteen's keynote—and reflects on other standout festival moments (24:20)Austin's transformation and SXSW's role in the city's growth: The impact of SXSW on Austin's economy and identity, and Hugh's thoughts on the city's evolution (28:11)Hugh's perspective: Success, creativity and the future of SXSW: Rapid-fire Q&A on success, creativity, and what excites him about the future of SXSW (35:26)Connect with Hugh Forrest:LinkedInXLet's talk Connect:Instagram This podcast is produced by Ginni Media.

Christine Russo, Host of What Just Happened, sits down with Hugh Forrest, President and Chief Programming Officer of South by Southwest, to explore how SXSW is the ultimate gathering for creatives and also serves as a melting pot for innovators across industries. From music, film and multi-media, SXSW is where the world's leading brands, marketing, technology, and activations collide with groundbreaking advancements in AI and now, quantum computing. SXSW has solidified itself as a mecca for creative minds, where emerging trends are not just discussed but actively shaped, making it the go-to destination for those looking to stay ahead of the curve.As innovation continues to accelerate, SXSW is doubling down on future-focused content, introducing dedicated programming for quantum computing on March 12th and 13th. With AI now seamlessly embedded into everyday life, quantum computing represents the next frontier—one that is still complex but poised to redefine industries. From immersive brand activations to the intersection of culture and commerce, SXSW remains the epicenter for those who don't just follow trends but create them.

In this episode, Aspira's Chief Programming Officer, Angelica Garcia, shares what owning your space means to her as a Gen Z Latina. She shares her career journey and what it means to be Mexican Filipina in the workplace. Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs Watch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tips Subscribe to our e-newsletter to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box

Exordium Tyyyme!!!  Here for your Musikfest prep!  We'll be broadcasting live from The Flying V Poutinerie, one of the premiere food vendors during the fest.  We'll check in with owner Christie Vymazal to see how their prep is going, confirm there's no potato shortage, and if they have any special menu items for this year.In this Part 1 of the Exordium, we'll spend time with Patrick Brogan, Chief Programming Officer at ArtsQuest, and talk about the exciting list of "FestFavBands", key "must see" acts that may be your #nextfavband, and the Best Day of the Fest.We ALL had Preservation Hall Jazz Band.  That is a definite and should be on everyone's list.Then here's who were also on our lists for Must See Bands at Musikfest 2024PatrickTIOGABrenTeke::TekeThe Dracu-La'sHannah WicklundShwayzeDavidThe Arcadian WildKuf Knotz & Christine EliseDustbowl RevivalMeltRobert Jon & the WreckFLEECEPhillipMike Mains & the BranchesBlair Crimmins & the HookersDustbowl RevivalDamn Tall BuildingsFantastic CatZach PersonText us your thoughts on this episode, and who should be OUR #NextFavBand...As always, our hope is to bring you "your next favorite band". If you tuned in today because you already knew this musician - thank you very much! We hope that you enjoyed it and would consider following us and subscribing so we can bring you your #nextfavband in the future. And check out nextfavband.com for our entire catalog of interviews!If you have a recommendation on who you think OUR next favorite band should be, hit us up on social media (@nextfavband everywhere) or send us an email at nextfavband@stereophiliastudio.com.Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better! Let's catch a live show together soon!#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival

Today, I'm joined by Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer of South by Southwest (SXSW). For over three decades, Hugh has been at the helm of one of the most influential events in the world, celebrating creativity at the convergence of tech, film, music, and culture.Hugh's journey is a fascinating one, rooted in Austin, Texas, a city known for its vibrant creative scene. From his early days running a local newspaper to becoming a key figure in the expansion and evolution of SXSW, Hugh's story is one of persistence, innovation, and a deep commitment to fostering creativity. In our conversation, we explore his unique upbringing with a Scottish father and American mother, the impact of Austin's cultural landscape on his development, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career.We also discuss the challenges and high points of running a globally recognized festival, the role of technology in connecting people, and the future of creativity in an increasingly AI and digitally driven world. Hugh shares his insights on the importance of community, the power of serendipitous encounters, and his vision for the future of SXSW and beyond.If you are a creative person in any domain I am sure you will enjoy this conversation as as we uncover the human side of one of the driving forces behind one of the world's most dynamic events.Thanks to Jennifer Hutchins for the connectionTime codes 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Meet Hugh Forest: The Man Behind SXSW02:33 Who is Hugh? Personal Journey and Aspirations03:45 Who or what made him Hugh?09:54 The Evolution of SXSW14:34 The Role of Technology in SXSW's Growth18:18 Who is Hugh Working to Achieve?28:27 SXSW's Community and Content Curation32:35 Future Directions and Reflections38:22 The Evolution of South by Southwest38:57 Lessons in Persistence and Value Creation40:53 Personal Growth and Organizational Leadership42:17 Creating a Cohesive Experience43:34 Challenges and Future Plans46:12 Impact of COVID-1947:14 The Importance of Human Connection53:06 Balancing Commercial and Creative Interests57:36 Future Directions and Personal Reflections59:55 Personal Insights and Inspirations01:06:20 Quickfire Questions and Recommendations01:15:46 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Social Links Linkedin X SXSW EmailLinks in show Testament of a furniture dealer Books Ministry of The Future Cal Newport Deep Work Show The Greatest Night In Pop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-President and Chief Programming Officer of SXSW, Hugh Forrest, joins us to talk about the magnitude of the event and the future of human creativity. Dréa Hudson, Manager of Audience Development here at HubSpot Media, leads the conversation. Plus: Netflix books Tyson vs Paul and Applebee's isn't doing too hot. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Dréa Hudson, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/  Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Charlie and Ted are without Rony, who is driving across the country. We'll convene at SXSW in Austin to do our show live on stage with Joanna Popper in a session titled "XR in the Age of Vision Pro" on March 12th. In the news, $675M for Figure AI's humanoid robots, powered by ChatGPT, and a new text-to-video tool, Ideogram. Our guests this week are Hugh Forrest, head of programming for SXSW and Blake Kammerdiner, head of XR at SXSW who give us a wide-ranging look at this year's show. To say Ted and Charlie are fanboys would be putting it mildly. Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR!https://linktr.ee/thisweekinxr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SXSW is quintessential Austin. So how did this main staple of Austin culture grow to its astounding 36 years of festival success since its initial conception in 1987?  Join Adam Ryan as he interviews Hugh Forrest, Co-President & Chief Programming Officer at SXSW, to learn how the organization thinks about creating lasting, impactful cultural moments and what aspects of the festival have had to evolve with the rise of social media. How does SXSW generate one-of-a-kind viral moments while still adhering to its unique brand of authenticity?  Hugh discusses the impact of technology startups at SXSW and reveals his predictions for the future of the media industry.  Don't miss out on this insightful conversation about one of the most influential events in the world.   00:00:01 - Interview with Hugh on the Show 00:00:15 - The Evolution of South by Southwest 00:05:57 - Preparing for Unexpected Moments at SXSW 00:11:35 - Creating Authenticity in a Big Event 00:21:37 - South by Southwest Returns in 2024 00:25:02 - The Evolution of South by Southwest 00:29:00 - The Future of South by Southwest and the Media Industry   Want to get into it further?    Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up for the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into media: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual   And if you love listening to Perpetual please leave a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/mediamoves   Thank you so much!

Welcome to episode 42 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Hugh Forrest, Co-President & Chief Programming Officer @ SXSW. Listen in as they discuss collaborative problem solving, how humans parse authenticity, and that time Barack Obama back-channeled to nab a speaking slot at SXSW.

What should more families be conscious of before entering the foster care system? How does a bipartisan approach to policy writing help to achieve equality? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Rachel Lauren, Chief People Officer at Dream.Org. They explore the ups and downs of the foster system and its need for more Black and Brown host families. Rachel also addresses her bipartisan approach to policy writing. Rachel is a conscious social influencer who is passionate about racial equity, Black life, women's rights, foster care/adoption, and holistic wellness. By profession Rachel is the Chief People Officer at Dream.Org and also a founding partner and Chief Programming Officer for Diversified, a boutique DEI consulting firm. Through her popular social platforms and various contributor positions, Rachel speaks out against racial injustice and advocates for the lives of all Black people. As a proud adoptive mom of 3, Rachel is no stranger to foster care and adoption, and more specifically how this industry affects Black and Brown children and families. LINKS Rachel's website: www.theonlyrachellauren.com Dream.org Foster Village: www.fostervillageaustin.org ** Our website www.consciousantiracism.com You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism. If you're a healthcare worker looking for a CME-accredited course, check out Conscious Anti-Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change in Healthcare at www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare Join her Conscious Anti-Racism facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408 Follow her on: Instagram at @jillwenerMD LinkedIn at jillwenermd

We meet with Hugh to discuss Brand USA's recent participation with SXSW in Sydney, Australia, and hear other international possibilities for destinations. Few people are more tapped into event planning, developments in tech, music, and culture than Hugh Forrest, Co-President and Chief Programming Officer at SXSW. Anyone working in planning conferences and conventions in the Travel Industry can learn a lot from what Hugh says in this podcast. Plus, we discuss SXSW's amazing historical musical line-up, from Johnny Cash to Beck to Billie Eilish.

Dr. Rebecca Jackson, Chief Programming Officer for Brain Balance Centers and author of Back on Track, discusses all things related to cognition and mental well-being including preventive care, neuroplasticity, and how to ensure your baby gets sensory input needed for healthy emotional development. Connect with the guest! Check out Dr. Jackson's website: https://drrebeccajackson.com/ Connect with Dr. Jackson on social: https://www.instagram.com/drrebeccajackson/ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! Check out our post "Five tips to choosing a Therapist" on our Pregnancy Blog: https://informedpregnancy.com/single-post/top-5-tips-for-choosing-a-therapist www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh has been an event curator for 35 years. He designs the program for SXSW, one of the longest-running multifaceted conferences on Earth, hosted in Austin Texas. It's like TED, but cooler. Hugh also produces the Austin Reggae Festival to raise money for the food bank. We discuss eveything from meditation to curating event content. Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughforrest/ His Event: https://www.sxsw.com/

Is A.I. just part of a hype cycle?  Hear from SXSW's Hugh Forrest who serves as Co-President and Chief Programming Officer for South by Southwest which includes SXSW Interactive, one of the largest tech conferences in the world helping creative people achieve their goals.  Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals. Hugh oversees all of the content, celebrating the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture.   The next SXSW will take place March 8-16, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Today, you'll hear Hugh's unique perspective on trends at the intersection of tech, culture, and creativity, including lessons from the social media revolution for our current zeitgeist that encompasses all things artificial intelligence.  Discover what's on the horizon for next year's SXSW Interactive where A.I. will be all the buzz with over 250 speaker proposals submitted! The conference programming will also include sessions on virtual and augmented reality, quantum computing, the creator economy, synthetic biology, climate change, and more.  In our conversation in this episode, Hugh considers whether A.I. is part of a hype cycle and discusses the need for guardrails on it. He also shares the importance and power of community in this moment in time.  EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep17-hugh-forrest-a-i-hype-cycle-or-not/ JOIN CREATIVITY SQUARED Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter  Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters  SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT with C^2 https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcast https://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcast https://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquared https://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquared https://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast #CreativitySquared CONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2 https://instagram.com/helenstravels https://twitter.com/helenstravels https://linkedin.com/in/helentodd https://pinterest.com/helentodd Creativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform.  Because it's important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations. This show is produced and made possible by the team at PLAY Audio Agency: https://playaudioagency.com. Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com.  #SXSW #SXSW2024 #PanelPicker #SXSWInteractive #AI #GenerativeAI #AInews #TechTrends #Futurist #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureTechnology #TechPodcast #ArtificialIntelligenceTechnology #ArtificialIntelligenceAI #MachineLearning #Culture #Metaverse #Web3 #AppleVisionPro #AIandCulture #LanguageModels #AItechnology #DeepLearning #GenerativeModels #aiart

South by Southwest (SXSW) has long been at the cutting edge of creativity – but how did it become the powerhouse it is today? And how are they connected with frog, part of Capgemini Invent? Today we talk with Hugh Forrest, Co-President and Chief Programming Officer for South by Southwest, and Craig McNeil, President of Capgemini Invent in the Americas. Together we take a deep dive into the history and evolution of one of the most innovative event organizers in the world. In this episode we explore:  The link between technology and creativity  Following trends, versus driving trends  How to look at “trends of the day”  Maintaining a creative workforce and creative processes  How Greentech startups are taking on climate change  Space, the universe, and the drive to discover  We also look at creativity and innovation within organizations, and discuss how frog has helped to cultivate this culture. From "the power of provocation" to the rise of generative AI, all the biggest tech questions of the year are here. Tune in for invaluable insights and discover how you can boost your organization's creative power. 

SXSW is one of the most anticipated annual events that celebrate the convergence of music, film, and technology in Austin, Texas. We welcome Hugh Forrest, SXSW Co-President & Chief Programming Officer back to the podcast to explore the latest developments and insights from SXSW and learn how this dynamic event continues to inspire and shape the future of creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.Episode HighlightsThe importance of SXSW in the Austin community and its core nature as a creative and entrepreneurial event.Tips for first-time attendees of SXSW, including how to plan and make the most of their experience.What's new in SXSW 2023, including the addition of new tracks, sponsors, and the use of generative AI.An overview of the Health & MedTech and 2050 tracks at the SXSW conference.Balancing optimism and skepticism in the age of AI, with insights from SXSW on climate change and technological innovation.The launch of SXSW Sydney and what to expect from this new event.Episode LinksHugh Forrest: LinkedIn, TwitterSXSW: Website, LinkedIn, Twitter Austin Next Links: Website, X/Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn

Jeremy Rothman, Chief Programming Officer for The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Kimmel Center, guides us through his role in the orchestra's new "Golden Age'.

Today's bonus replay episode is the second of a two-part series on Music Therapy. I speak with Morgan Beckford, Chief Programming Officer at Community Music Center of Boston (cmcb.org) about the music programs available locally in Boston. 

Special guest host Ricardo Villalobos, PhD., Chief Programming Officer with Workforce Connections, welcomes his guest, Mike Yoder, Workforce Development Manager with the Department of Health, and Human Services (DHSS), Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS). Mike talks about his growth with DWSS and his passion for assisting people to reach their goals. He also discusses the significance of the partnerships that DWSS has with Workforce Connections and community partners that create opportunities that assist and benefit the community.Department of Welfare Supportive Services:https://dwss.nv.gov/

I'm joined by Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer at South by Southwest (SXSW), to talk about the relationship the festival has with its host city, Austin. Founded in 1987, South by Southwest welcomes music, film, and technology creatives from around the globe to downtown Austin every March. More recently, SXSW has announced an expansion project in Australia and has hinted at incorporating more of Texas in its yearly festival. I interviewed Hugh to learn more about what the future of SXSW looks like. Timecoded Guide: [00:00] Introducing Hugh, Chief Programming Officer at South by Southwest [08:27] Putting on the 2021 South by Southwest during COVID [14:39] Austin affordable housing & Texas' starving artist problem [21:31] Securing against violent situations during festival events  [25:46] Expanding SXSW with South by Sydney, Australia   Has growth been steady for South by Southwest during its over-30-year history?  Joining SXSW in 1989, Hugh has been with the festival almost since the beginning— he even provided the first computer ever used in the South by Southwest office. A lot has changed since the humble beginnings as a 3-day music festival, but Hugh has credited the addition of film and technology as massive sources of popularity growth for SXSW. Expanding now to 9 days, Hugh explains that the goal for the SXSW team is to continue to push the envelope of what's new in creative spaces and stay ahead of the curve for upcoming event ideas. “In 1994, SXSW added what was then called Film and Multimedia. Adding this film component to the event was very much one of [the founding] dreams. It made sense because you had this burgeoning, emerging film scene in Austin, with Linklater and Rodriguez and other folks.”   How has COVID affected the current version of SXSW? One of the first event casualties of the COVID lockdown was the 2020 South by Southwest, which was unfortunately canceled due to safety concerns. Since that cancellation, Hugh explains that SXSW has looked different from 2018 and 2019's meteoric successes. Crowds have been smaller, staffing has been limited, and the festival has incorporated more virtual options. Thankfully, Hugh was encouraged by 2022's success and hopes 2023's SXSW puts pandemic woes behind them.  “The dynamic of the event is you work on this for 9 months, it's a long slog and the payoff when the event happens is you think, ‘Wow, this was worth all the tough stuff.' In 2020, when we didn't have that event, you actually had a negative payoff of having to lay off your friends.”   Has the higher cost of living in Austin impacted South by Southwest?  Anyone who listens to the show knows that affordability in Austin is a huge concern of mine, and Hugh matches my concern. Inflation and rising costs of living have been negatively impacting Austin's community, especially in relation to lower income creative careers. SXSW has had to raise prices and festival attendees have expressed concern about Austin's expensive hotel rates. Hugh hopes for stronger support for lower income communities and advocates for a better public transportation system to offset rising costs.  “15 years ago, South by Southwest was a fairly cheap event to attend. That has completely flipped on its head in recent years. We've raised our ticket prices, and it's harder for people to attend that way. Plus, if you're wanting to get a downtown hotel room, it's fairly pricey.”   What are the next steps SXSW is taking to expand beyond the city of Austin? We throw around a lot of ideas for future SXSW expansions in this episode, including potentially reaching out to other communities and cities in Texas and throughout the US to host events. However, all hypotheticals aside, South by Southwest has already taken the “South by” brand on the road— all the way to Sydney, Australia. In 2023, South by Sydney will have its first festival, similar to Austin's fest and brand new to Australia's incredible independent audience of amazing creatives.  “We announced that we are doing an event in Sydney, Australia in October 2023. This is called South by Sydney. This is the first time we've ever licensed our name to another event. We've done events elsewhere, but they haven't been called ‘South by,' so this is a big deal.” --------- Keep up with Hugh Forrest on LinkedIn Learn more about South by Southwest and buy tickets for 2023's event on SXSW.com If you enjoyed this podcast, check out more episodes on Audible, iHeart, and Youtube  Learn more about the Bukowski Law Firm and the Greater Texas podcast on our website and Youtube channel

SXSW is one of the biggest annual festivals celebrating multimedia, the arts and tech. Every year the festival draws in hundreds of thousands of people over the course of nine days. With so many different presenters, performers and attendees, SXSW is a grand showing of diversity and culture. Today, Jon talks with the gatekeeper, Hugh Forrest. Hugh is the Chief Programming Officer of the festival. Today he talks about his beginnings with SXSW over 30 years ago, the importance such a large and popular festival has on our society and so much more. Hugh Forrest: LinkedIn | Twitter Be sure to visit the SXSW website for more details   Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Priya Das, Co-founder & Chief Programming Officer of Mosaic America Priya is the creator of Mosaic's inspired framework for social cohesion using the Arts and drives the creative vision, programming strategy, artist relations, and community outreach. In this episode, Priya discusses how being an art critic and columnist, her history classical Indian Bharatanatyam performer, and the Hawaiian/Slide Guitar have merged to help form Mosaic America, cofounder with Usha Srinivasan. In addition, Priya shares how coming to America put her on a journey to find her "giant self." Mosaic America (https://mosaicamerica.org) IG: @mosaicamerica (https://www.instagram.com/mosaicamerica) @priyadasmosaic (https://www.instagram.com/priyadasmosaic) Podcast and interview with cofounder Usha Srinivasan https://www.content-magazine.com/articles/podcast-usha-sangam-arts/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/content-magazine/support

Musikfest is the pinnacle of the year for live music lovers anywhere near the Lehigh Valley.  With 427 bands this year set to shred the platz's we needed the assistance of the man behind it all - Patrick Brogan, Chief Programming Officer at ArtsQuest.We decided to first highlight the "Returning Favorites", those bands that have been on the show previously that are obvious "must see" acts.Then we each selected 7 bands that were at the top of our list and compared them.  Where there were overlaps, we focused there.We also shared our thoughts about which day is "Best of the Fest" should someone only have the ability to partake in one day of festing.Returning Favorites@TIOGA The Band @Eljuri @Blair Crimmins and The Hookers @We Banjo 3 @Jon Worthy @Argonaut & Wasp @Pepperwine Whitehall@Carver Commodore @thegroovemerchantsband @Ryan Tennis Must See BandsOn all 3 lists: @JJGreyMusic On 2 lists@RDGLDGRN @Kat Wright @The Beaches Additional RecommendationsPatrick@HAPPY LANDING @The Funkitorium @DRIVE DRIVE @shamarrallenmusic Phillip@LowDown Brass Band @Jeffrey Gaines Music @besphrenz @Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen DavidSlingshot DakotaCatbite@Graffiti Smile @Hotel Fiction

This is another in our Unique to Austin series where we look at what gives Austin its special sauce. There is nothing more unique about Austin than SXSW. Over the past 30 years, Austin has grown, matured, and adapted to everything new, and SXSW has as well. Today, after two years of dealing with the pandemic, SXSW is back and it's live. From March 11 through the 20th, there will be hundreds of presentations across dozens of topics, as well as workshops, seminars, screenings, and of course music. Today we are joined by Hugh Forrest, SXSW's Chief Programming Officer to talk about the event's history, this year's event, how it integrates/mirrors/supports the Austin ecosystem, and what the future holds. SXSW helps define...What's next Austin? Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio Our music is “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 License 

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer & Director of SXSW talk about SXSW and its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/   Learn more about SXSW: https://www.sxsw.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak Emma Tobin, the Chief Programming Officer at the International Institute of New England, to hear how they're helping welcome Afghan families.

Hello, Indie Creatives! In this episode, we have a conversation with the Co-Founder of XM Radio and Media Innovator and Legend, Lee Abrams. We discuss why he created the Album-Oriented Rock format for radio, the concept of making people into fans, not users, his latest innovation  'News Movies,' his forthcoming book 'Solutions for a Creatively Starved Planet,' his forthcoming documentary, 'Sonic Messengers,' the meaning of "AFDI," and so much more. Enjoy! Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative Love Indie Film? Love the MAKE IT Podcast? Become a True Fan! www.bonsai.film/truefans www.makeit.libsyn.com/podcast #MAKEIT  More About Lee Abrams http://www.leeabramsmediavisions.com Lee Abrams, with decades in the trenches reinventing radio, tv news, and print.  Passionate about the past but focused on reimagining the future. Consultant to over 1,000 radio stations,  12 major print publications, and numerous tv stations and cable networks,  several consumer products, and the designer of XM satellite radio programming.   In the early 21st Century, Abrams was The Tribune Company's Chief Innovation Officer responsible for helping re-invent the scores of TV stations, cable channels, and newspapers that are owned by Tribune,  as well as to help create a new and modern innovation-focused culture. While at Tribune,  Abrams re-structured and energized the creative departments for the TV and TV Newsgroup, led and oversaw the redesigning and restructuring of newspapers including The Chicago Tribune,  The Baltimore Sun, and The Orlando Sentinel, helping to return them to profitability during a period of crisis in print. For 10 years before joining Tribune, Abrams was  XM Satellite Radio's, Chief Programming Officer.  Abrams joined XM as their first employee in June 1998 to create satellite radio.  Designing the programming,  hiring,  overseeing, and training a large staff with the mandate to re-invent the sound of radio. With 150 stations to develop and program, once again challenged Abrams to reinvigorate the radio landscape. Lee Abrams has been shaping the American radio and media industry for over five decades. During the past 50+ years, he has brought unparalleled ratings and economic success to radio stations in over 400 markets, including 97 of the top 100.  Newsweek listed Abrams as one of America's “100 Cultural Elite” for his contributions to creating the modern radio. Radio Ink listed Abrams as one of the 75 most important radio figures of all time, having designed many if not most of the dominant radio formats. In 1989, Abrams joined Satellite Music Network  (Acquired by Disney) as  Managing Director and oversaw the over 11 satellite-delivered formats delivered to over 1,000 stations and was instrumental in the creation and launch of Radio Disney.  As a founding partner,  in 1973, of Burkhart/Abrams, the Atlanta-based media consulting giant, Abrams invented and built Album Rock, the first successful FM format. He also designed numerous other highly successful radio formats, including the first Classic Rock format at San Francisco's KFOG; the first FM Urban/Dance format at New York's WKTU,  among others.  His corporate clients have included every major broadcast group. Musically, Abrams produced the Grammy-winning CD “Ah Via Musicom” by Eric Johnson—the highest-selling rock instrumental album ever has appeared on several Alan Parsons Project CDs and worked with major labels and recording artists as a consultant executive producer, and label head. Among his clients have been music industry pioneers, such as The Moody Blues, Yes, Asia, Iron Maiden, Bob Seger, Island Records, and Capitol Records.  Abrams' other media projects have included the redesign of Rolling Stone magazine, the launch of TNT Cable Network,  MTV, American marketing consultant to Swatch, Disney and advisor to dozens of entertainment companies. In addition, Abrams has been the subject of feature articles in hundreds of consumer publications, including Playboy, Esquire, New York Times, People, The Los Angeles Times, The BBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, appeared as a guest on “The Apprentice” series with Donald Trump and is a frequent speaker at Universities and Industry functions. While at XM, Abrams was responsible for creating programming by signing and developing programming by timeless icons such as Bob Dylan, Quincy Jones, BB King, Wynton Marsalis, Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Tom Petty and others into the XM fold to create passionate original programming. Abrams's next mission is the culmination of years in the trenches—learning the good, bad…and ugly.  An opportunity to aggressively re-imagine and execute a years-in-the-making plan that will define creative programming and fan creation in this new century,” says Abrams in a recent interview. Abrams resides in Chicago and is a 9,000-hour Commercial and Instrument rated pilot,  musician and is currently writing “Solutions for a Creatively Starved Planet” (working title) to be published in 2021.   Links: Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Future of News   The Big Lebowski (film) Star Trek: The Original Series Doctor Strangelove… (film) Eyes Wide Shut (film) Family Guy (tv series) 1000 True Fans (article) Black Monday (tv series)  

Here it is. All 7+ hours of our Musikfest Live Stream recorded on August 7, 2021 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. You can watch the video stream here. We look forward to doing more streams like this and improving the quality and adding some fun tweaks! Thank you to our sponsor for the stream, Service Electric Cable TV! Thank you again to everyone who came onto the stream, including Phil Reese, who helped out immensely with planning and hosting. Also, but thank you to The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties for being our featured Non-Profit for the stream! The stream features interviews with guests such as Kassie Hilgert, CEO of ArtsQuest Pat Brogan, Chief Programming Officer at ArtsQuest Maraleen Shields, Running for Lehigh County Judge Ian Riccaboni, Commentator for Ring of Honor Wrestling Bobby Martrich - Eastern PA Weather Authority Ginger and The Schnappes Seth Witcher Fig for a Kiss Matt Dellecker Mike McKenna of Access Services Michael Bernadyn of Howard Schaefer and Associates The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties Claire Boucher, Social Media Manager at Moravian University Allison Pittenger, Host of "Take it from a Local" Stephen Jiwanmall, Communications Manager of the Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center Tammy Wendling, Manager of the Downtown Bethlehem Association Melissa Reese Robbie Lawrence of Robbie Lawrence and the SteelWorkers AND MORE! -- If you'd like to learn more about the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast and the opportunities we can provide through sponsorship and collaboration, be sure to reach us at info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com or through our various social media channels. The Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast is everything Lehigh Valley. Get in touch! Thank you to our sponsors! Burke Insurance Agency  Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Venture X - Get all of our links here. - Subscribe to the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast. - Want to be a guest on the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast? https://youtu.be/K4pghon_R54

Hugh Forrest is the Chief Programming Officer for South by Southwest (SXSW), where he oversees content for the SXSW Conference and the SXSW Music Festival, the SXSW Film Festival, and SXSW EDU.He was named "Austinite of the Year" in 2012 by the Austin Chamber of Commerce (along with fellow SXSW Directors Roland Swenson, Louis Black, and Nick Barbaro). In 2014, they were named Austin Entrepreneurs of the Year by Ernst & Young. He received an honorary doctorate of humane letters in 2018 from Kenyon College, his alma mater.In addition to his work at SXSW, he has previously served on the National Advisory Board for the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. Hugh is currently part of the Board of Directors for Austin Habitat for Humanity and serves on the Board of Directors for the Austin-based accessibility company Knowbility.Before joining the SXSW team in the dark ages of 1989, he founded a small monthly alternative publication called The Austin Challenger. He also wrote for several other newspapers and publications, including the Austin Chronicle, the Texas Sports Chronicle, the West Austin News, Willamette Week, and the Seattle Weekly.Photo credit: Dylan O'Connor SXSW Conference & Festivals | March 16–20, 2021"Creativity Without Frontiers" is now available at Unknown Origins Books and all relevant book retailers.Stay in touch:Web: https://www.unknownorigins.com/Twitter: Unknown Origins (@UnknownOrigins9) / TwitterInstagram: Unknown Origins (@unknownoriginsuo77)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unknown-Origins-112791887004124LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unknown-origins/YouTube: Unknown Origins - YouTube Music composed and performed by Iain Mutch@ 2021, Unknown Origins. All rights reserved.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/unknownorigins)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/unknownorigins)

Freeli TV…Here we come with Javier Mac & Tenia Wright! Hello, Hello, HELLO friends! Fam, we got a streaming deal!!! We are so excited to share our big news!  Your favorite pharmacists are a part of Freeli TV family.  Freeli TV is a streaming app and is jam packed with channels for whatever interest, hobby, or favorite that you have. From lifestyle channels, to music channels, to feature length movies, to celebrity interviews, Freeli is free to watch and 100% for the Culture. Today we are sitting down with Talent Curator and the Chief Programming Officer of Freeli TV, Javier Mac & Tenia Wright!  You always know it’s going to be a fun conversation with your girls! In this episode you will learn: The mission of Freeli tv Meet our Super friends behind the scenes of this all Black streaming app The focus is content for us by us. How to download Freeli tv How to watch 3 friends TALK on Freeli tv Download the Freeli app for free: www.freelitv.com About Javier Mac: Javier McIntosh is currently a full-time artist living in Downtown, Atlanta. After graduating from Georgia State University with a Managerial Science degree, Javier decided to focus all of his efforts into video production. Within a year he became Director of Photography for one of Atlanta's most successful photo marketing boutiques and would win Best Atlanta Indi Production Company in 2017. Over the past decade, he produced for brands such as Spotify, Sprite, and Kia Motors, just to name a few. Before joining forces with Jabriel McIntosh to create McIntosh Bros LLC, Javier was personally commissioned by Reebok, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Patti LaBelle, and then toured with Grammy Award Winning group Arrested Development. When Javier is not working on film projects, he enjoys playing the piano, boxing, and salsa dancing. In his spare time, he volunteers with organizations such as Big Brother Big Sister and Re:ImagineATL.  About Tenia Wright: Tenia is a founding member and Chief Programming Officer for Freeli TV where her responsibilities include the curation and programming of TV shows and movies.  She received a Bachelor's in Journalism/Public Relations from Georgia State University and a Master's in Human Resources Management from the University of Phoenix.  When she is not programming for Freeli, she enjoys producing film projects and serving on the high school ministry at her church.   Connect with Javier and Tenia at: www.freelitv.com www.instagram.com/freelitv www.facebook.com/freelitv www.twitter.com/freelitv Connect with Dr. Courtney, Dr. Leah, & Dr. Sylvia: www.3friendsTALK.com www.instagram.com/3friendsTALK https://www.facebook.com/3friendsTALK      

Real Chemistry Founder & CEO, Jim Weiss & Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer of SXSW, discuss the innovative, future-thinking nature of SXSW, the excitement around #RealChemSXSW, and reminisce on the early days of the festival.

Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer at South by Southwest, gives Tonya Hall a preview of what we can expect at this year's online festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO and MD at ITV Studios David Mott shares his wisdom and knowledgeToday on the podcast, I have a pretty big deal. That's my words and not his. A man man who has well and truely made his mark on Australian Television with an eye for detail, partnerships and true friendships. He has worked at Channel Seven, Channel Nine and Network Ten.Famously stopping along the way as Head of Programming, then as Chief Programming Officer at Network 10… he has danced between Networks and Productions Studios for as long as I have been alive. David Mott has created some of the biggest Australian content and continues to deliver programs on free to air that you actually want to watch…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO and MD at ITV Studios David Mott shares his wisdom and knowledge Today on the podcast, I have a pretty big deal. That's my words and not his. A man man who has well and truely made his mark on Australian Television with an eye for detail, partnerships and true friendships. He has worked at Channel Seven, Channel Nine and Network Ten. Famously stopping along the way as Head of Programming, then as Chief Programming Officer at Network 10… he has danced between Networks and Productions Studios for as long as I have been alive.  David Mott has created some of the biggest Australian content and continues to deliver programs on free to air that you actually want to watch….

Colleen Houston's mission in life is to help people discover their creative genius and connect with their communities through art. She believes that “everyone who has ever been a child is an artist”—and that by tapping into our creative energy, we can deepen empathy, strengthen social bonds, tackle tough issues, and unleash the potential of individuals and communities alike. She was 18 years old when she joined ArtWorks as a Youth Apprentice. Her first project was turning a chair someone had tossed out in the trash into a work of art someone would buy. (The person who bought that chair still has it!) She returned to ArtWorks a few years later, after earning a degree in Public and Social Art at Warren Wilson College, to become both a Teaching Artist and Lead Artist. Since then, as Chief Programming Officer, she's helped launch ArtWorks award-winning mural program producing 200 public murals in 37 Cincinnati neighborhoods and seven nearby cities. The murals were instrumental in Cincinnati's win for the 2010 City Livability Award by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (VIDEO). Colleen has also mentored Waco, Texas, and other cities on creating civic mural programs. She was appointed ArtWorks' Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director in April 2020. Colleen graduated from BOLD in the fall of 2020.

Brothers fight—we know all about that from Toldot. But brotherhood is stronger than we may know, and Judaism doesn't always look like what you might think. Jon Bridge, Chief Programming Officer of Alpha Epsilon Pi, chats with us about how Jewish values follow him everywhere, how different types of people create stronger organizations, and about what it means to lead through struggles. We also welcome Jay Sirot, past President of Cornell University's Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter and Special Assistant in the Policy Office at the US Department of Labor. Continue the conversation by visiting: Website: https://AEPi.org Facebook: @AEPi.Fraternity Instagram: @AlphaEpsilonPi Email: JBridge@AEPi.org Interested in coming onto the podcast? Email drinkinganddrashing@gmail.com!

Learn more about SDT's philanthropic partner Jewish Women International. Deborah Rosenbloom, JWI's Chief Programming Officer and SDT sister, discusses how JWI and SDT are partnering together to help prevent domestic violence. To learn more about JWI, visit jwi.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sigmadeltatauhq/message

This episode the Rock N Roll Archaeologist (of the podcast world) sits down for a deep dig into radio executive and consultant Lee Abrams!Lee Abrams with decades in the trenches reinventing radio, tv news and print. Passionate about the past but focused on reimagining the future. Consultant to over 1,000 radio stations, 12 major print publications and numerous tv stations and cable networks, several consumer products and the designer of XM satellite radio programming.In the early 21st Century, Abrams was The Tribune Company's Chief Innovation Officer responsible for helping re-invent the scores of TV stations, cable channels and newspapers that are owned by Tribune, as well as to help create a new and modern innovation focused culture. While at Tribune, Abrams re-structured and energized the creative departments for the TV and TV News group, led and oversaw the redesigning and restructuring of newspapers including The Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun and The Orlando Sentinel, helping returning them to profitability during a period of crisis in print.For 10 years before joining Tribune, Abrams was XM Satellite Radio's Chief Programming Officer. Abrams joined XM as their first employee in June 1998 to create satellite radio. Designing the programming, hiring, overseeing and training a large staff with the mandate to re-invent the sound of radio. With 150 stations to develop and program, Abrams was once again challenged to reinvigorate the radio landscape. Lee Abrams, has been shaping the American radio and media industry for over five decades. During the past 50+ years, he has brought unparalleled ratings and economic success to radio stations in over 400 markets, including 97 of the top 100. Newsweek listed Abrams as one of America's “100 Cultural Elite” for his contributions to creating the modern radio; and Radio Ink listed Abrams as one of the 75 most important radio figures of all time having designed many if not most of the dominant radio formats.In 1989, Abrams joined Satellite Music Network (Acquired by Disney) as Managing Director and oversaw the over 11 satellite delivered formats delivered to over 1,000 stations and was instrumental in the creation and launch of Radio Disney.As a founding partner, in 1973, of Burkhart/Abrams, the Atlanta-based media consulting giant, Abrams invented and built Album Rock, the first successful FM format. He also designed numerous other highly successful radio formats including the first Classic Rock format at San Francisco's KFOG; the first FM Urban/Dance format at New York's WKTU, among others. His corporate clients have included every major broadcast group.Musically, Abrams produced the Grammy-winning CD “Ah Via Musicom” by Eric Johnson—the highest selling rock instrumental album ever, has appeared on several Alan Parsons Project CDs, and worked with major labels and recording artists as a consultant, executive producer and label head. Among his clients have been music industry pioneers, such as The Moody Blues, Yes, Asia, Iron Maiden, Bob Seger, Island Records and Capitol Records. Abrams resides in Chicago and is a 9,000 hour Commercial and Instrument rated pilot, musician and is currently writing “Solutions for a Creatively Starved Planet” (working title) to be published in 2021.https://www.leeabramsmediavisions.com/

This episode the Rock N Roll Archaeologist (of the podcast world) sits down for a deep dig into radio executive and consultant Lee Abrams! Lee Abrams with decades in the trenches reinventing radio, tv news and print. Passionate about the past but focused on reimagining the future. Consultant to over 1,000 radio stations, 12 major print publications and numerous tv stations and cable networks, several consumer products and the designer of XM satellite radio programming. In the early 21st Century, Abrams was The Tribune Company’s Chief Innovation Officer responsible for helping re-invent the scores of TV stations, cable channels and newspapers that are owned by Tribune, as well as to help create a new and modern innovation focused culture. While at Tribune, Abrams re-structured and energized the creative departments for the TV and TV News group, led and oversaw the redesigning and restructuring of newspapers including The Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun and The Orlando Sentinel, helping returning them to profitability during a period of crisis in print. For 10 years before joining Tribune, Abrams was XM Satellite Radio’s Chief Programming Officer. Abrams joined XM as their first employee in June 1998 to create satellite radio. Designing the programming, hiring, overseeing and training a large staff with the mandate to re-invent the sound of radio. With 150 stations to develop and program, Abrams was once again challenged to reinvigorate the radio landscape. Lee Abrams, has been shaping the American radio and media industry for over five decades. During the past 50+ years, he has brought unparalleled ratings and economic success to radio stations in over 400 markets, including 97 of the top 100. Newsweek listed Abrams as one of America’s “100 Cultural Elite” for his contributions to creating the modern radio; and Radio Ink listed Abrams as one of the 75 most important radio figures of all time having designed many if not most of the dominant radio formats. In 1989, Abrams joined Satellite Music Network (Acquired by Disney) as Managing Director and oversaw the over 11 satellite delivered formats delivered to over 1,000 stations and was instrumental in the creation and launch of Radio Disney. As a founding partner, in 1973, of Burkhart/Abrams, the Atlanta-based media consulting giant, Abrams invented and built Album Rock, the first successful FM format. He also designed numerous other highly successful radio formats including the first Classic Rock format at San Francisco’s KFOG; the first FM Urban/Dance format at New York’s WKTU, among others. His corporate clients have included every major broadcast group. Musically, Abrams produced the Grammy-winning CD “Ah Via Musicom” by Eric Johnson—the highest selling rock instrumental album ever, has appeared on several Alan Parsons Project CDs, and worked with major labels and recording artists as a consultant, executive producer and label head. Among his clients have been music industry pioneers, such as The Moody Blues, Yes, Asia, Iron Maiden, Bob Seger, Island Records and Capitol Records.  Abrams resides in Chicago and is a 9,000 hour Commercial and Instrument rated pilot, musician and is currently writing “Solutions for a Creatively Starved Planet” (working title) to be published in 2021. https://www.leeabramsmediavisions.com/

This episode the Rock N Roll Archaeologist (of the podcast world) sits down for a deep dig into radio executive and consultant Lee Abrams!Lee Abrams with decades in the trenches reinventing radio, tv news and print. Passionate about the past but focused on reimagining the future. Consultant to over 1,000 radio stations, 12 major print publications and numerous tv stations and cable networks, several consumer products and the designer of XM satellite radio programming.In the early 21st Century, Abrams was The Tribune Company's Chief Innovation Officer responsible for helping re-invent the scores of TV stations, cable channels and newspapers that are owned by Tribune, as well as to help create a new and modern innovation focused culture. While at Tribune, Abrams re-structured and energized the creative departments for the TV and TV News group, led and oversaw the redesigning and restructuring of newspapers including The Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun and The Orlando Sentinel, helping returning them to profitability during a period of crisis in print.For 10 years before joining Tribune, Abrams was XM Satellite Radio's Chief Programming Officer. Abrams joined XM as their first employee in June 1998 to create satellite radio. Designing the programming, hiring, overseeing and training a large staff with the mandate to re-invent the sound of radio. With 150 stations to develop and program, Abrams was once again challenged to reinvigorate the radio landscape. Lee Abrams, has been shaping the American radio and media industry for over five decades. During the past 50+ years, he has brought unparalleled ratings and economic success to radio stations in over 400 markets, including 97 of the top 100. Newsweek listed Abrams as one of America's “100 Cultural Elite” for his contributions to creating the modern radio; and Radio Ink listed Abrams as one of the 75 most important radio figures of all time having designed many if not most of the dominant radio formats.In 1989, Abrams joined Satellite Music Network (Acquired by Disney) as Managing Director and oversaw the over 11 satellite delivered formats delivered to over 1,000 stations and was instrumental in the creation and launch of Radio Disney.As a founding partner, in 1973, of Burkhart/Abrams, the Atlanta-based media consulting giant, Abrams invented and built Album Rock, the first successful FM format. He also designed numerous other highly successful radio formats including the first Classic Rock format at San Francisco's KFOG; the first FM Urban/Dance format at New York's WKTU, among others. His corporate clients have included every major broadcast group.Musically, Abrams produced the Grammy-winning CD “Ah Via Musicom” by Eric Johnson—the highest selling rock instrumental album ever, has appeared on several Alan Parsons Project CDs, and worked with major labels and recording artists as a consultant, executive producer and label head. Among his clients have been music industry pioneers, such as The Moody Blues, Yes, Asia, Iron Maiden, Bob Seger, Island Records and Capitol Records. Abrams resides in Chicago and is a 9,000 hour Commercial and Instrument rated pilot, musician and is currently writing “Solutions for a Creatively Starved Planet” (working title) to be published in 2021.https://www.leeabramsmediavisions.com/

This episode the Rock N Roll Archaeologist (of the podcast world) sits down for a deep dig into radio executive and consultant Lee Abrams! Lee Abrams with decades in the trenches reinventing radio, tv news and print. Passionate about the past but focused on reimagining the future. Consultant to over 1,000 radio stations, 12 major print publications and numerous tv stations and cable networks, several consumer products and the designer of XM satellite radio programming. In the early 21st Century, Abrams was The Tribune Company’s Chief Innovation Officer responsible for helping re-invent the scores of TV stations, cable channels and newspapers that are owned by Tribune, as well as to help create a new and modern innovation focused culture. While at Tribune, Abrams re-structured and energized the creative departments for the TV and TV News group, led and oversaw the redesigning and restructuring of newspapers including The Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun and The Orlando Sentinel, helping returning them to profitability during a period of crisis in print. For 10 years before joining Tribune, Abrams was XM Satellite Radio’s Chief Programming Officer. Abrams joined XM as their first employee in June 1998 to create satellite radio. Designing the programming, hiring, overseeing and training a large staff with the mandate to re-invent the sound of radio. With 150 stations to develop and program, Abrams was once again challenged to reinvigorate the radio landscape. Lee Abrams, has been shaping the American radio and media industry for over five decades. During the past 50+ years, he has brought unparalleled ratings and economic success to radio stations in over 400 markets, including 97 of the top 100. Newsweek listed Abrams as one of America’s “100 Cultural Elite” for his contributions to creating the modern radio; and Radio Ink listed Abrams as one of the 75 most important radio figures of all time having designed many if not most of the dominant radio formats. In 1989, Abrams joined Satellite Music Network (Acquired by Disney) as Managing Director and oversaw the over 11 satellite delivered formats delivered to over 1,000 stations and was instrumental in the creation and launch of Radio Disney. As a founding partner, in 1973, of Burkhart/Abrams, the Atlanta-based media consulting giant, Abrams invented and built Album Rock, the first successful FM format. He also designed numerous other highly successful radio formats including the first Classic Rock format at San Francisco’s KFOG; the first FM Urban/Dance format at New York’s WKTU, among others. His corporate clients have included every major broadcast group. Musically, Abrams produced the Grammy-winning CD “Ah Via Musicom” by Eric Johnson—the highest selling rock instrumental album ever, has appeared on several Alan Parsons Project CDs, and worked with major labels and recording artists as a consultant, executive producer and label head. Among his clients have been music industry pioneers, such as The Moody Blues, Yes, Asia, Iron Maiden, Bob Seger, Island Records and Capitol Records.  Abrams resides in Chicago and is a 9,000 hour Commercial and Instrument rated pilot, musician and is currently writing “Solutions for a Creatively Starved Planet” (working title) to be published in 2021. https://www.leeabramsmediavisions.com/

In this episode we feature the voice of Sammie Rayner, Chief Programming Officer with Community Forward SF. Over the past 40 plus years Community Forward SF has been helping our unhoused community members to move off the street, find comprehensive services and stabilize their lives.Community Forward SF serves over 6,000 unhoused community members annually. Some of the most vulnerable community members are cis-gendered and trans women. Community Forward SF is the leading agency addressing the unique needs of these fellow community members.  As part of providing comprehensive services Community Forward SF provides housing, a sobering center, and medical services.  

Listen to the first episode of Commissioning Chats with our guest David Royle, EVP and Chief Programming Officer at Smithsonian Channel, where we discuss the types of projects that lend themselves to quick-turnaround commissions in the time of coronavirus, changes in commissioning strategy and his advice for the production community. David has led the editorial and production team since the launch of Smithsonian Channel. He and his team are always on the lookout for unique programming. Subscribe to the Commissioner Index here.

The Coronavirus Crisis has caused the unexpected and abrupt nationwide closure of many live performances and concert tours. Everyone involved in the production of these events has been hurt by the upheaval and the continuing uncertainty. In this episode, we explore the effect that the Coronavirus Crisis has had on live performers, specifically for musicians, storytellers and DJs, as well as what the crisis means for presenters of live events. Bryan Tuk will be joined by Patrick Brogan, ArtsQuest’s Chief Programming Officer and Gerard Longo, Found of Underground Music Collective. For more information on the programs discussed here, please visit: https://www.artsquest.org/athome/ https://undergroundmusiccollective.com/2020/03/17/a-list-of-artist-relief-resources-in-response-to-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR28b9Q9tE4qmMUJOutWm7NDF9VrjzhWL1QkWO9RRCw8nkPXqHLGqQvnpZ4 https://www.facebook.com/events/502611553752192/

Imagine spending 10 days with creatives, artists and thought leaders from across the world. Last year, the SXSW Conference & Festivals combined exceeded more than 400,000 attendees. The conference alone was comprised of more than 2,100 sessions, 73,000 attendees, almost 4800 speakers, and 4300 media representatives from around the globe. SXSW began in 1987 and every year it’s grown in size and scope, emerging as one of the world’s most influential conferences and festivals. The event celebrates the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries — and takes place every year in March in Austin, Texas. This year, SXSW conference will feature 22 diverse tracks of programming and will include featured speakers like:Award-winning host and comedian, Stephen Colbert, Former Microsoft CEO and founder of USAFacts, Steve Ballmer, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Brené Brown, Kim Kardashian and artist Janelle Monáe, Trent Reznor and mega film director Michael Moore, just to name a few.Programming will also include pitch competitions, activations and thought-provoking sessions ranging from politics and startups to sports and culture, some of the featured sessions include:the Future of Space Exploration? With former Oklahoma Representative and now NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine.Building the Consumer Bank of the Future From Scratch.How Women Win on Gun Safety – and Stop the NRA Leadership in Turbulent Times Sounds pretty cool right? But can you imagine having to organize an event of this magnitude?Join us as we talk to Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer at SXSW about the early days of SXSW, its evolution over time and what to expect this year and in the future.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer for South By Southwest (SXSW).  The 2020 edition of SXSW is coming March 13-22 and Hugh catches us up on how things are shaping up in Austin for the event.

Dr. Nichelle Nelson is a native of Delaware. She holds a degree in Psychology and dual master’s degrees in Social Work and Divinity from the University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary concentrating in Community Organizing/Social Administration and Urban Ministry, as well as, a Doctorate of Ministry from Drew University concentrating on preaching and church transformation. Currently, Dr. Nelson is the Chief Programming Officer with the Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education (FAME). She directs her efforts toward closing the education gap in the Pittsburgh community. In addition, Dr. Nelson fulfills her calling through preaching, teaching and community service. She is a licensed and ordained minister at Mount Ararat Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis.

Jon and Scoop interview Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer for South by Southwest (SXSW). SXSW is perhaps the world’s largest annual media festival. The SXSW conference has over 70,000 attendees… The post Hugh Forrest: SXSW History and Happenings appeared first on Plutopia News Network.

The Auditorium Theatre's 2019-20 Season marks a milestone birthday for our National Historic Landmark — 130 years! In preparation, we sat down with Chief Programming Officer CJ Dillon to discuss what's to come across our stage this season. Whether you visit the Auditorium for world-renowned dance, uplifting music, or inspiring speakers, you will find something in our season that speaks to you!

Fun talking to Hugh Forrest the Chief Programming Officer of SXSW about his amazing 32-years leading the festival! We also take a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run the festival, including how they select their keynote & featured speakers!

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer of SXSW Interactive. Hugh discusses the growth of SXSW, how Austin is a perfect fit for SXSW and how SXSW has become a hotspot for politicians.

Can you think of a better job than Chief Programming Officer for SXSW? That’s what our friend Hugh Forrest has been doing for more than 30 years. As chief programming officer, he has the privilege of overseeing all the panels, presentations and sessions at the conference, as well as the film and music festival. This means he gets to work with some of the most creative people from all around the world. What began as a music and media conference has now morphed to include creativity in all its many forms. From film to food to tech and politics, you can find all the emerging creative trends at SXSW. Some new trends you can expect this year are blockchain cryptocurrency and cannabusiness. You can also expect to see a couple of sessions with prospective candidates for the 2020 presidential election. You’ll walk away with a good idea of what to expect in the 2020 run. Interested in proposing an idea for SXSW? Hugh walks us through his top three tips for getting your idea in the door.

Hugh Forrest serves as Chief Programming Officer for South by Southwest (SXSW). Scheduled for March 8-17, 2019 in Austin, Texas, this event brings together more than 70,000 industry creatives from around the world. In 2014, Forrest was among the SXSW Directors named Austin Entrepreneurs of the Year by Ernst & Young.   In this episode, we talk about meeting inspirational people, Johnny Cash, President Obama and 30 yrs of SXSW

Hugh Forrest serves as Chief Programming Officer for South by Southwest (SXSW). Held annually in Austin, Texas, this event brings together more than 70,000 industry creatives from across the United States, around the world. These creatives are inspired by nine days of panels, presentations, brainstorming, networking, deal-making, socializing, creating, innovating, and fun. The worlds of film, gaming, music, comedy, science and technology collide at SXSW. Year on year, the conference consistently draws big names as keynote speakers, and creates hundreds of millions of dollars of economic impact. Hugh is responsible for listening to the feedback of 50,000 people - the attendees of each year's event - and distilling 5,000 ideas into 10 days of action. SXSW places enormous value on listening to the event attendees, sponsors, staff and the community as a whole. Hugh says without this, you lose your relevancy. Over the course of six weeks, each year Hugh and his team sift through feedback. It gives a fuller picture of the event, as an organiser there are things that didn't go well that you had no idea about. It can be exhausting, especially when the criticisms are sharp. But it is this which helps you get better. SXSW has a unique voting system to facilitate interaction with the community, the panel picker ensures that anyone with an internet connection can submit a speaking proposal. It also allows users to voting on topics, giving Hugh an idea of what people are really interested in. It's not just learning and listening from the audience that is crucial - Hugh and his team initiate a dialogue with those who've provided feedback - replying to emails, having a coffee with their attendees. Some of the best advocates for the conference previously had a complaint, but were addressed by Hugh's team and made positive. [Tweet "This bottom line, which we're so focused on, is listening to your customers. The more you listen, the more you learn - Hugh Forrest"] Tune in to Learn How to listen well in a dialogue over email How Hugh and his team analyse survey responses How SXSW 'predict' the future to keep the conference at the cutting edge

This episode is made possible by our sponsors, Loyal, Influence Health, Binary Fountain & dotHealth. Since 2010, SxSW has developed a dedicated Health Track designed to inspire and educate patients, caregivers, providers, payers, policy makers, designers, entrepreneurs, and investors (this year's topics range from the statistics of how wealth impacts health to the use of psychedelics to treat mental health disorders). In this episode, host Reed Smith files a series of “audio reports” from the floors of SxSW18, including interviewing Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer for SxSW, Greg Matthews, Dr. Bryan Vartebedian, Joe Doyle and many others. Mentions from the Show: Hacking Health and Our Bodies – 2018 SXSW Programming Trends Hugh Forrest on LinkedIn Greg Mattews on LinkedIn Dr. Bryan Vartabedian on LinkedIn Joe Doyle on LinkedIn Find Us Online: Touchpoint podcast Twitter Reed Smith Twitter Chris Boyer Twitter Chris Boyer website Social Health Institute

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Hugh Forrest is the chief programming officer of South by Southwest that takes place every March in Austin. SXSW Conference & Festivals is a ten-day-long convergence of tech, movies and music now entering its 32nd year. SXSW Interactive has gained an international reputation as one of the world’s most influential tech events. It’s been called Spring Break for Geeks among other nicknames. An Austin native, Forrest graduated from Austin High School and majored in English at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Before SXSW, Forrest held several jobs in the newspaper industry and he started an alternative newspaper in town, The Austin Challenger, a rival to The Austin Chronicle, which runs SXSW. In 1988, Forrest joined SXSW to head up the Interactive operations.

For people listening who don't know what SXSW is, it's a 10-day festival about all things tech, film, and music in the middle of March in Austin, TX. That's the simplified answer. More than 70,000 people come down to Austin for this, and the whole city buzzes. You walk down the street, and you can feel it. I'm not kidding. To say that SXSW is a catalyst is an understatement. From President Obama, tech CEOs, film star, music moguls, entrepreneurs, all the way to ordinary folks like me, all come together for a 10-day of non-stop exposure to speakers, product launches, marketing campaigns, concerts. Films are launched during this time, deals are made between companies large and small, and if you thought Austin parties - it's on a whole another level. I sat down with Hugh Forrest, Director of SXSW, to learn about the behind the scenes management of SXSW interactive, the tech part of the festival which has showcased speakers such as President Obama, Peter Thiel, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tim Ferriss, and more. Some gemsHow thinking long-term when it comes to relationships can pay off The fallacy that the value of attending an event like SXSW is that you'll meet a rich investor by accident How to get feedback from a large number of customers, and how to sustain improvement at scale Making the most of your SXSW experience Where to find Hugh: Twitter: @Hugh_W_Forrest Medium: @hugh_w_forrest If you're coming to SXSW this year, holla. Let's meet. As always, my wonderful friends, enjoy.

Topics of discussion during this Q&A session include Hugh Forrest's career trajectory and current role as Chief Programming Officer for South by Southwest (SXSW), an annual gathering of music, technology and media voices and organizations. He will discuss the role of tech and media in Austin, organizing for an internationally-renowned festival and how SXSW has grown and connects to other parts of the media industries. Hugh Forrest is the Chief Programming Officer, SXSW When: Monday, October 2, 2017 - 6 - 7:15 p.m. Where: CMA 2.306 (Seating is first come, first served.) Moderator: Alisa Perren Producer: Kyle Wrather

On July 27, 2017 we invited some of Texas' most influential leaders to our HQ to discuss the future of corporate advocacy. This is part 2 of 2, check out the previous episode for the first half of the panel. Topics discussed: Does diversity training make a difference? Affect of Title IX beyond athletics Jerry Jones and the bathroom bill The panel was moderated by: Greg Barr, Managing Editor, Austin Business Journal Panelists include: Erik Day, Vice President & GM, North America Small Business, Dell Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer, SXSW Edgar Gierbolini, President, Austin Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Chris Plonsky, Director of Women's Athletics, University of Texas Mellie Price, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Capital Factory Chris Wallace, President, Texas Association of Business

On July 27, 2017 we invited some of Texas' most influential leaders to our HQ to discuss the future of corporate advocacy. Our panel discusses if "diversity" is just a buzzword, and whether businesses can have a positive impact on our divisive national debate. Corporate and social responsibility, "bathroom bills," and state vs. state political warfare are discussed. Part 2 of this panel will be posted in EnviroMinded Episode 3. The panel was moderated by: Greg Barr, Managing Editor, Austin Business Journal Panelists include: Erik Day, Vice President & GM, North America Small Business, Dell Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer, SXSW Edgar Gierbolini, President, Austin Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Chris Plonsky, Director of Women's Athletics, University of Texas Mellie Price, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Capital Factory Chris Wallace, President, Texas Association of Business

This episode we chatted to Hugh Forrest, the newly minted Chief Programming Officer of South by South West (SXSW). This role puts Hugh in charge of one of the most dynamic and diverse conferences around, covering around 1300 panels & talks, approximately 2000 bands, and roughly 300 films (many making their premieres at SXSW). Hugh's been at SXSW since the "stone ages" of the conference (way back in 1989...) - in fact he was the first paid employee!  We were keen to see how SXSW has evolved over time by incorporating new tech and science streams, committing to the city of Austin, and bringing in some of the most sought after speakers - Vice President Joe Biden and CRISPR co-inventor Jennifer Doudna made an appearance this year. We were fascinated by how SXSW has come to be the engaging and inclusive conference that people come back to year on year. And more specifically what can science conference organisers learn from the SXSW model.

Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer of the SXSW Interactive Festival, chats with Aaron Strout about his 28 year tenure with the organization, it’s evolution, impact on the community, and plans for the future. He even shares some inside scoop on his interaction with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Listen to find out more. *Note: The band Hugh refers to is "CarSick Cars", not "Go Car Go". You can listen to their full album here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5eEJLdtAqU   Contact us for more information: info@w2ogroup.com See more at w2ogroup.com/what2know