Gaggle of Geisslers

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

SXSW

This past week I was chosen to attend SXSW, an interactive conference for the industry covering all things digital/social media. It was in Austin so lucky for me it was just a few hour drive away.

It was nice being immersed in learning for a few days, even if the lines were pretty bad.

Also, my clients scored all kinds of VIP passes to parties, the IFC Comedy House and other band venues. This conference happens right before the big music festival and movie festival there so there were plenty of acts and famous people hanging around the city.

One of the nights we went to the Comedy House to see Sara Silverman and Reggie Watts. Both were okay. Interesting to be with clients around Sara's humor because it's not exactly wholesome...

Me and the Yam at the trade show

But for sure the highlight for me was the Twitter session on Deadliest Catch. Brett and I love this show and have watched every season (I think they are on 8 or 9.) You really get to know the Captains and their life stories so I made sure I was front and center for the session and I even scored a picture with them where I got to sit on Sig's lap!

Johnathan Hilstrand

Keith Colburn

Sig Hansen

It was so amazing!!!!

Had a great time in Austin. Was sad that I missed our friend Mallory visiting but at least Brett had some help while I was gone.