A new year, a new you… The year was 2019. The place was Austin, Texas, during SXSW. Shortly after my keynote and official debut of LifeScale, I visited the Velocitize Talks studio hosted by WP Engine. There, I shared research and insights into my latest book, along with digital transformation, the future of brand, the impact of digital distractions, and the importance of living a more creative life. After all this time, I’m proud to finally share the results of that session…
Brian Solis’ SXSW 2019 Keynote Summarized In DEFI: La Mode de France Report
A world in search of meaning Introduction Austin brings together the world’s largest festival of innovations every year under the SxSW (South by South West) banner. The entire Austin center is mobilized and thousands of volunteers participate enthusiastically in the organization. This is a major event, unclassifiable and unavoidable. It brings together in one event that lasts 15 days: Conferences on all innovations, be they social or technological. They were divided this year into 25 major themes. A music…
Brian Solis’ SXSW 2019 Keynote Detailed DEFI: La Mode De France’s Un monde en quête de sens (FRENCH)
Un monde qui se bIpolarIse en quête de sens Austin rassemble chaque année le festival d’innovations le plus important au monde sous le vocable SxSW (South by South West). Tout le centre d’Austin est mobilisé et des milliers de bénévoles participent avec enthousiasme à l’organisation. Il s’agit d’un évènement majeur, inclassable et incontournable. Il réunit en un seul évènement qui dure 15 jours : Des conférences sur toutes les innovations qu’elles soient sociales, technologiques. Elles se répartissaient cette…
Brian Solis Quoted In Entrepreneur.com Article On The Business of SXSW
A Solis quote about the reasons for the ongoing success of SXSW appears in an Entrepreneur.com article by Carlos Gil titled “Breaking Down the Business of SXSW: How This Global Cultural Festival Rakes in Cash While Churning Out Opportunities for Those Who Make the Most of It.” Solis’ words appear upon Gil’s reflection on “what makes this festival so successful and inspiring” after attending the 2019 event. Solis is described as an author, digital analyst, anthropologist and futurist, as well…
Brian Solis Mentioned Among Other Luminaries In CMSWire Article About LinkedIn’s Dominance of SXSW 2019
Solis and “Lifescale” received prominent mention among other high-profile presenters at SXSW 2019 in a CMSWire article by Brian Wallace about how LinkedIn dominated the event this year. After launching the piece discussing the popularity of The LinkedIn Studio, the author writes: “Among the presenters were analyst Brian Solis, social media strategist Goldie Chan and actress and producer Mindy Kaling. Chan, who is known on LinkedIn for her brand management insights, talked about managing your brand’s online reputation. Solis, who…
Brian Solis’ SXSW 2019 Lifescale Launch Party Praised on NICKSAV Film & Music Show Podcast
Solis’ launch party for Lifescale at SXSW 2019 was singled out for special praise on podcaster Nick Savides’ NICKSAV Film & Music Show (nicksav.show) covering the festival. On an episode called “Notable, Films Music and Experiences,” Savides says that Solis’ earnest presentation helped him center himself and be present amidst an even that can be full of chaos, distractions and the feeling of having to rush off to the next event. The host was impressed by Solis’ philosophy of taking…
Brian Solis Gets Two Key Mentions in WebProNews “5 Takeaways From SXSW 2019” Article
Solis merited two important mentions in WebProNews summary coverage of SXSW 2019. In an article by Brian Wallace entitled “5 Takeaways from SXSW 2019,” he is mentioned first in the #1 section, “LinkedIn went way bigger than last year.” Wallace writes, “There were multiple stations for a series of creator speeches that included Brian Solis and his new book Lifescale…” Solis is also referred to in the #4 section entitled “The Mercedes TechSet Lounge is SXSW’s best kept secret. Wallace…
Mount Bonnell Media Interviews Brian Solis at SXSW 2019
An interviewer from Mount Bonnell Media serendipitously ran into Solis at SXSW 2019 and this encounter soon led to a brief but impactful interview about the inspiration for Lifescale. Solis introduces himself and explains that he’s helped launch over a thousand startups and had three startups of his own in addition to his research career. He then discusses the distractions inherent in the world of social media and messaging apps. He says, “We think we’re getting a lot done, but…
Brian Solis Quoted in CNET SXSW Preview Article Coinciding With International Women’s Day
Solis is quoted in a CNET article by Erin Carson titled “SXSW 2019 Embraces #MeToo As International Women’s Day Kicks Off.” The piece highlights the fact that the music-film-media festival has a slate of sessions and panels that deal with diversity and inclusion, including a total of 50 sessions with “women” in the title and 20 more with “diversity.” They have names like Women in the World of Venture Capital, Diversity is the New Superfood, Black Women in Entertainment: The…
Brian Solis Photo Appears In Hawaii Public Radio Preview Of A Hawaiian Music Artist Participating in SXSW 2019
A photo of Solis conducting the keynote at SXSW 2018 appears in an article by Hawaii Public Radio’s (HPR) Noe Tanigawa interviewing luminaries about Hawaiian participants in the 2019 event, including the state’s lone musical representative, ukulele virtuoso Taimane. The photo’s caption reads: “Digital analyst Brian Solis studies disruptive technology and its impact on business. He delivered the keynote at SXSW 2018. The article features Q&A with Phil Tripp, SXSW’s Senior Market Development Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii;…
