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CHARLESTON
APRIL 12-14
100+ HIGH-LEVEL PRESENTERS150+ TECH & CREATIVE COMPANIES
INT ER AC T IVE FE S T I VA L 2 0 1 3C ONFERENCE – E X P O – S IDESHO W
EXPOSEYOURSELF
BUY your TICKETS NOW!
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Exploring the Southeastern Knowledge Economy
A P R I L 1 2 – 1 4 , 2 0 1 3COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON TD ARENA301 MEETING STREET, CHARLESTON PENINSULA
INTER AC T IVE FES T IVAL 20 13
INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE Meet the Southeast's chief technology, marketing, social media and creative industry thought leaders.
TECHNOLOGY & CREATIVE INDUSTRY EXPO Grab your space at the Southeast’s technology and creative industry showcase. Get high-profi le exposure and new leads, recruit talent and check out the competition.
MUSIC SIDESHOW Explore Charleston’s nightlife and network while taking in a hot blend of national touring acts and the region’s fi nest talent including; LEE FIELDS & the Expressions, Rosco Bandana, Dangermuffi n, Yarn, Barefoot Movement, Rachel Kate, The Bushels, Brave Baby, HEYROCCO, Elim Bolt, Sam Doores & Riley Downing with the Tumbleweeds, Hurray for the Riff Raff and many more.
DIG SOUTH IS 3 BIG EVENTS
IF YOU LOVE NEW TECHNOLOGY, DIGITAL CONTENT AND THE CREATIVE LIFESTYLE– YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS IT!
WHAT’S DIG SOUTH?
DIG SOUTH is the fi rst and only interactive festival celebrating the Southeastern knowledge economy – and
welcoming the world. For 2013, attendees will explore the intersection of Technology, Social Media, Marketing and The Arts in the heart of the Charleston Peninsula.
Dig in to the Conference and Expo at the College of Charleston TD Arena, a world-class venue with views of the Charleston Harbor and Ravenel Bridge, and enjoy the Sideshow at the
elegant Charleston Music Hall and other downtown hip venues.
REGISTER NOW (tickets moving fast!) for the high-level
Conference to explore big ideas, see new platforms and connect with industry thought leaders.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12CONFERENCE SCHEDULEDignitary pass includes all weekend events (except 7 pm DIG IN)
4 – 6 PM
STUDIO STRUT Dig around town while dropping into studios run by Charleston’s Working Class CreativesPresented by Charleston Creative Parliament
6 – 7:30 PM
UPLOAD CHARLESTON: Welcome to Silicon HarborRegister and connect in the CML beer garden. Presented by CRDA and the Charleston Digital Corridor
8 – 10 PM
DINE-AROUNDS, DROP-INS & AFTER-PARTIESDial up a dinner with presenters & friends, hit a drop-in, or catch an After-Party at Redux & The Alley
FRIDAY, APRIL 12 cont.
10 PM (Dignitaries only)
DIGNITARY “DIG IN” - Charleston Music HallWeekend kick-off featuring Rosco Bandana of Gulfport, Mississippi, Charleston's own Dangermuffi n and comedian Dusty Slay – two-time winner of the Charleston Stand Up Competition.
MIDNIGHT – UNTIL
DIGNITARIES CARRY ONNight owls are welcome to return to After-Parties at Redux and The Alley
SATURDAY, APRIL 13SATURDAY CONFERENCE & EXPO SCHEDULEDignitary pass includes all events (except 7 pm BIG DIG)
7 AM – 4 PM
REGISTRATION & CHECK IN TD ARENA
7 – 7:45 AM
DIGNITARY BREAKFAST
FRIDAY, APRIL 12CONFERENCE SCHEDULEDignitary pass includes all weekend events (except 7 pm DIG IN)DIG IN)DIG IN
4 – 6 PM
STUDIO STRUT Dig around town while dropping into studios run by Charleston’s Working Class CreativesPresented by Charleston Creative Parliament
6 – 7:30 PM
UPLOAD CHARLESTON: Welcome to Silicon HarborRegister and connect in the CML beer garden.Presented by CRDA and the Charleston Digital Corridor
8 – 10 PM
DINE-AROUNDS, DROP-INS & AFTER-PARTIESDial up a dinner with presenters & friends, hit a drop-in, or catch an After-Party at Redux & The Alley
FRIDAY, APRIL 12 10 PM (Dignitaries only)
DIGNITARY “DIG IN” - Charleston Music HallWeekend kick-off featuringRosco Bandana of Gulfport, Mississippi, Charleston's own Dangermuffi n and comedian Dusty Slay – two-time winner of the Charleston Stand Up Competition.
MIDNIGHT – UNTIL
DIGNITARIES CARRY ONNight owls are welcome to return to After-Parties at Redux and The Alley
SATURDAY, APRIL 13SATURDAY CONFERENCE & EXPO SCHEDULEDignitary pass includes all events (except 7 pm BIG DIG)BIG DIG)BIG DIG
7 AM – 4 PM
REGISTRATION & CHECK INTD ARENA
7 – 7:45 AM
10 PM
DIGNITARY “DIG IN”DIGNITARY “DIG IN”Charleston Music HallCharleston Music HallCharleston Music HallCharleston Music HallWeekend kick-off Rosco Bandana of Gulfport, Mississippi, Charleston's
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MIDNIGHT – UNTILMIDNIGHT – UNTIL
DIGNITARIES CARRY ONDIGNITARIES CARRY ONDIGNITARIES CARRY ONDIGNITARIES CARRY ONDIGNITARIES CARRY ONNight owls are welcome to return to Night owls are welcome to return to Night owls are welcome to return to
Register and connect in the CML beer garden.Presented by CRDA and the Charleston Digital Corridor
Dial up a dinner with presenters & friends, Dial up a dinner with presenters & friends,
Dig around town while dropping into studios run by Charleston’s Working Class CreativesPresented by Charleston Creative Parliament
Welcome to Silicon HarborRegister and connect in the CML beer garden.Presented by CRDA and the Charleston Digital Corridor
Dial up a dinner with presenters & friends,
10 PM (Dignitaries only)
DIGNITARY “DIG IN”Charleston Music HallWeekend kick-off Rosco Bandana of Gulfport, Mississippi, Charleston's own Dangermuffi n and comedian Dusty Slay –
MIDNIGHT – UNTIL
DIGNITARIES CARRY ONNight owls are welcome to return to After-Parties at Redux and The Alley
Presented by CRDA and the Charleston Digital Corridor
hit a drop-in, or catch an After-Party at
SIDESHOW Schedule (FRIDAY)Sideshow pass includes weekend EXPO plus all music events (except 10 pm DIG IN);catch music at the EXPO (TD Arena) on Saturday and Sunday afternoons
SIDESHOW Schedule (SATURDAY)Sideshow pass includes EXPO plus all music events (except 10 pm BIG DIG);catch music at the EXPO (TD Arena) on Saturday and Sunday afternoons
4 – 6 PM
STUDIO STRUT Dig around town while dropping into studios run by Charleston’s Working Class CreativesPresented by Charleston Creative Parliament
7 PM – 9 PM
SIDESHOW “DIG IN” CHARLESTON MUSIC HALLKick-off party featuring Rosco Bandana, Charleston's own Dangermuffi n and comedian Dusty Slay
9 PM – UNTIL
SIDESHOW ROLLS ON: THE ALLEY Those Darlins, Rachel Kate + Special GuestsREDUX HEYROCCO, Brave Baby, Elim Bolt + Special Guests
4 – 6 PM
DIG AROUND TOWNOffi cial happy hours and drop-ins begin
7 PM – 9 PM
BIG DIG SIDESHOW CHARLESTON MUSIC HALLDeep soul sound of LEE FIELDS & The Expressions+ Special Guests
9 PM – UNTIL
SIDESHOW ROLLS ON: THE ALLEY Yarn, The BushelsREDUX Sam Doores & The Tumbleweeds, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Barefoot Movement
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 cont.
8 AM – 4 PM
DIG SOUTH CONFERENCENOON – 1PM
DIGNITARY LUNCH10 AM - 5 PM
DIG SOUTH EXPO4 – 6 PM
DIG AROUND TOWNOffi cial happy hours and drop-ins begin
6 – 7:30 PM
SOUTHEASTERN SYNC UP (Dignitaries only)Post-conference CML beer garden drop-in welcoming guests from beyondthe Lowcountry. Presented by Benefi tfocus
8 – 10 PM
DINE-AROUNDS, DROP-INS & AFTER-PARTIESDial up a dinner with presenters & friends, hit a drop-in, or catch an After-Party atRedux & The Alley
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 cont.
10 PM (Dignitaries only)
DIGNITARY “BIG DIG” Charleston Music HallDeep soul sound of LEE FIELDS & The Expressions + Special Guests
MIDNIGHT – UNTIL
DIGNITARIES CARRY ONNight owls are welcome to return to After-Parties at Redux and The Alley
SUNDAY, APRIL 147:30 AM – 3 PM
REGISTRATION & CHECK INTD ARENA
9 – 9:45 AM
DIGNITARY BREAKFAST10 AM – 3 PM
DIG SOUTH CONFERENCENOON – 1 PM
DIGNITARY LUNCH11 AM – 4 PM
DIG SOUTH EXPO
Dignitary Schedule
Advantage Media Group Adam Witty, CEO/Founder
Alloneword Design Buff Ross, Duke of Url
AOL VenturesMike Brown Jr., Founder/Partner
ArchiveSocialAnil Chawla, Founder & CEO
Art Mag Olivia Pool, Publisher
BenefitfocusShan Fowler, Director of Marketplaces
BetaBrand Representative
BiblioLabsMitchell Davis, Chief Business Offi cer
Billing OrchardJason Swenk, Chief Innovation Offi cer
Blue Acorn Kevin Eichelberger, Founder & CEOJustin Poole, Marketing Manager
Blue IonRobert Prioleau, Partner, Strategy DirectorChris Simpson, Digital Marketing Director
BlueKeyBen Cash, Chief Creative Offi cer
BlackbaudJana Eggers, SVP, Products and Marketing Steve MacLaughlin, Director, Internet Solutions/Public SpeakingNancy Palo, Senior Consultant, Strategic ServicesJono Young, Interactive Design Principal
BlueKeyBen Cash, Managing Director and Chief Creative Offi cer
BoomTown Grier Allen, Co-Founder & CEO
Broadstreet Interactive Charlie Ray, President
BublishCharles Wyke-Smith, CEO
Cavortress.comJulie Wheat, CEO
Centered1NutritionMeredith Ebenhoeh, Health Coach
Charleston City PaperBlair Barna, Advertising Director
Charleston WaterkeeperCyrus Buffum, Executive Director
Charleston Wine + Food Festival Angel Postell, Executive Director
CHARLIECaroline Nuttall, Publisher
CNN DigitalMeredith Artley, SVP & General Manager
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Tina Arnoldi, Director of Information Management
The Coca-Cola CompanyBaron Jordan, Global IT Director
ConvergeSEGene Crawford, President: UnmatchedStyle.com, AIGA South Carolina, ConvergeSE, Period-three
CRDASteve Warner, VP for Global Marketing/Regional Competitiveness
DigitasJamie Christner, Vice President/Group Director, Strategy & Analysis
Distil UnionAdam Printz
Duke LawKip Frey, Director of the Law and Entrepreneurship Program
DuMore Improv Elizabeth Beasley, PartnerAllison Gilmore, Partner
{e} house studioAaron Quinn, Founder/Creative Director
eGroup Ian Jones, Data Services Practice Area LeadRich Young, Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager
Electric PlumShawn Sullivan, CEO
Embee MobileRussell Tillitt, CEO
FacebookHolly Burns, Director of Content
FARMBAR Tara der Webb, Owner
fundingcharlestonJohn Osborne, CEO & Founder
FuzzcoJon Yarian
Garden & GunDavid DiBenedetto, Editor-in-ChiefMarshall McKinney, Art DirectorKim Alexander, Digital Media Editor Jessica Hundhausen Derrick, VP, Brand Development Director
Gil Shuler Graphic DesignGil Shuler, Owner
DIG SOUTH PRESENTERSDIG SOUTH’s technology and creative industry thought leaders will offer strategies, solutions and insights that inspire big ideas and innovative thinking.
Good Done GreatEarl Bridges, EVP, Sales
Guide CreativeKelley Jarrett, Market ManagerLucas Cobb, Quality Assurance/Design Ben Wong, Interactive Design Manager
Hanson Media HouseChris Hanson, Producer/Director
Harbert Management CorporationWayne L. Hunter, Managing Partner
Hellman & YatesJason Smith, Attorney
HookBrady Waggoner, OwnerTom Jeffrey, Partner
Hootie & The BlowfishMark Bryan, Songwriter/Guitarist
HLN: The News and Views NetworkKatie Caperton, Editor-in-Chief
InnoVentureJohn Warner, Founder
Inventing the Future Robert Tercek, Innovative Expert, Creative Strategist
ImmedionFrank Mobley, Founder & CEO
The Iron YardPeter Barth, Managing Director
Jericho AdvisorsJosh Silverman, Managing Partner
K&L GatesBrandon Woods, Associate
KA-BAR KnivesJohn Stitt, President & CMO
Kaleidoscope Youth & Family MarketingErin Watson, VP of Marketing & CommunicationsMindelle Ziff, President & Founder
LevelwingSteve Parker, Jr., Managing Partner/Co-Founder
Left Right Now IdeasBen Bussey, Principal
Lunch & Recess Ethan Jackson, Client Director/Partnership DevelopmentRyan Cockrell, Writer/Director
MDconnectMEScott Anzel, CEO & Co-Founder
Moxley Production GroupHarry Moxley, Executive Producer
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLPJohn McElwaine, Partner
Noro-Moseley Partners (NMP)Mike Elliott, Managing Partner
On IdeasWest Hereford, Managing Director
OpowerDavid Royer, Senior UX Designer
OuttoEatWithKids.com Jennifer Bilbro, Founder
Partisan Records Label Group + Figure Eight MediaIan Wheeler, President
Pixel Perfect CodeKit Hughes, Head of Strategy, Managing Director
PeopleMatterNate DaPore, President & CEO
Playsino GamesDoug Dyer, VP, Product Development and Publishing
PokitDokTed Tanner, CTO
Populr.meJared Scheel, Co-Founder and Chief Products Offi cer
RADLEYGreg Neal, Chief Strategic Offi cer
ReverbNationFerol Vernon, VP of Product Development
RelocalityMike Astle, CTO
Richland County Public LibraryDebbie Bloom, Social Media Genealogist/Librarian
SCRA Bill Mahoney, CEOChris Van Metre, PresidentMartin Ettlemyer, SCRA Technology Ventures
SPARCJosh Garwood, Software Engineer Tech Lead Chad Norman, Director of Marketing John E. Smith, Chief Evangelist/CTO
Sea Island Resort Alex Gregory, Director of Sales & Marketing
Show CobraKate Susman, Executive Producer
SLANTChristopher Cecil, PartnerWill Bullock, Partner
Steve StegelinEditorial Cartoonist/ Information Architect
TechCrunchJohn Biggs, East Coast Editor
Twitpic & HeelloNoah Everett, Founder/CEO
Twitter Jeff Smith, Southeastern Partnerships
TumblrLiba Rubenstein, Director of Outreach for Causes and Politics
Vapor ApparelChristopher Bernat, CRO
Viggle Kevin Arrix, CRO
Walton IsaacsonEd Han, Executive Creative Director
WhiteRaverRafting.comBen Hebert, Founder
Where Writers WinShari Stauch, CEO
Xen Leighton Webb, Marketing/Business Development, former VP for Digital Media, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network
Winn-Dixie/BI-LO Mary Kellmanson, SVP-Marketing
KEYNOTE KICKOFF: INVENTING THE FUTURERobert Tercek
Innovative Expert, Creative Strategist
DOMAIN SE: What’s in the Air & Why It Matters on the GroundRobert Prioleau
Partner, Strategy Director, Blue IonGene Crawford
President, UnmatchedStyle.comPeriod-three, ConvergeSE
Steve WarnerVP for Global Development, Charleston Regional Development Alliance
John Warner Founder, InnoVenture
REPORTS FROM THE FUTURE: The Fate of Digital News & Other Media MattersMeredith Artley
SVP and Managing Editor, CNN Digital
CULTURE: The Ultimate Competitive AdvantageJohn E. Smith
Chief Evangelist/CTO, SPARC
BIG BAD DATA: How to Cure Information Overload & Make It Work for YouSteve Parker, Jr.
Managing Partner/Co-Founder, Levelwing
DIGITAL HERITAGE: How to Refurbish a Classic BrandMary Kellmanson
SVP Marketing, Winn-Dixie/BI-LOJohn Stitt
President and CMO, KA-BAR KnivesAlex Gregory
Director of Sales & Marketing, Sea Island ResortWest Herford
Managing Director, On Ideas
REALITY REMIX: The Ever-Changing Blend of Marketing, Art & CommerceEd Han
Executive Creative Director, Walton Isaacson
STRAIGHT TO VIDEO: Let Our Experts Test-Drive Your Videos Harry Moxley
Executive Producer, Moxley Production GroupKevin Arrix
CRO, ViggleEthan Jackson
Client Director/Partnership Development, Lunch & RecessRyan Cockrell
Writer/Director, Lunch & RecessTim McManus
Video Operations Manager, Production Design Associates Chris Hanson
Producer/Director, Hanson Media HouseGreg Neal
Chief Strategic Officer, RADLEYKate Susman
Executive Producer, Show Cobra
PUB WARS: The Power, Passion, Platforms and Perils of Digital Publishing Mitchell Davis
Chief Business Officer, BibilolabsAdam Witty
CEO/Founder, Advantage Media GroupShari Stauch
CEO, Where Writers WinJared Scheel
Co-Founder and Chief Products Officer, Populr.me
DIGITAL PRECISION: A Deep Dive into Data, Google Analytics & AdWordsTina Arnoldi
Director of Information Management,Coastal Community Foundation of S.C.
Jamie ChristnerVice President/Group Director, Strategy & Analysis, Digitas
Charlie RayPresident, Broadstreet Interactive
DIG SOUTH SESSIONS
IT’S NOT YOUR FATHER’S TRADE SHOW, BUT HE’D LOVE IT TOO.
FUTURA BOLD: I’ll be Doing What in 2020?John Biggs
East Coast Editor, Tech CrunchSteve Parker, Jr.
Managing Partner/Co-founder, Levelwing
FREE-FOR-ALL: The 21st-Century Digital Playing FieldIan Wheeler
President, Partisan Records LabelGroup + Figure Eight Media
Mark BryanGuitarist/Songwriter, Hootie & the Blowfish
Kate SusmanExecutive Producer, Show Cobra
GET SOCIAL: How to Leverage Social Media ManiaJeff Smith
Southeastern Parnterships, TwitterNoah Everett
Founder/CEO, Twitpic & HeelloHolly Burns
Director of Content, FacebookJennifer Bilbro
Founder, OutToEatWithKids.com;PinkBikeNetworking.com
KNOWLEDGE AND PROCESS: Helping Clients Help ClientsBuff Ross
Duke of URL, AlloneWord Design Aaron Quinn
Founder/Creative Director, {e} house studioGil Shuler
Owner, Gil Shuler Graphic DesignLucas Cobb
Quality Assurance/Design, Guide Creative
SMALL SCREEN RULES: Maximizing Video and Measuring ImpactBrett Rakestraw
Owner, Dunk TankKevin Arrix
CRO, VIGGLEEthan Jackson
Client Director/Partnership Development, Lunch & RecessHarry Moxley
Executive Producer, Moxley Production GroupGreg Neal
Chief Strategic Officer, RADLEYKate Susman
Executive Producer, Show CobraChris Hanson
Producer/Director Hanson Media House
START ME UP: Finding Investors, Capital and Whether to Expand or ExitNeil M. Garfinkel
Partner, Francisco PartnersNate DaPore
President/CEO, PeopleMatterWayne L. Hunter
Managing Partner, Harbert Management CorporationMike Elliott
Managing Partner, Noro-Moseley Partners (NMP)Marty Ettlemyer
Director, SCRA Technology Ventures
How the Cat in the Hat Can Help You Rock Digital StorytellingKelly Jarrett
Market Manager, Brand and Digital Strategy, Guide Creative
Ben WongInteractive Design Manager, Guide Creative
GEAR UP: Apps, Tools and Emerging Technologies Grier Allen
Co-Founder/CEO, BoomTownKevin Eichelberger
Founder/CEO, Blue AcornRussell Tillitt
CEO, EmbeeMobile
SO YOUR HOMEPAGE IS DEAD: Resuscitate the Beast with Crackling Headlines and High-Fiber ContentKatie Caperton
Editor-in-Chief, HLN: The News and Views Network
LIVING THE GAMIFIED LIFE: Solid Principles for Building an Effective CampaignJosh Garwood
Software Engineer Tech Lead, SPARC
DANCING ON A LEDGE: Improvisational Skills to Cure Your Feverish PitchElizabeth Beasley & Allison Gilmore
DuMore Improv
THE BIG PIXEL: The Digital Outlook From Durham Ferol Vernon
VP Product Development, ReverbNation
DIGSOUTH.com
GREEN MACHINES: Can Technology Really Save Us?Dave Royer
Senior UX Designer, OPowerCyrus Buffum
Charleston WaterkeeperMike Brown, Jr.
Founder/Partner, AOL VenturesChristopher Bernat
CRO, Vapor Apparel
STREET LEGAL: What You Need to Know About Technology Law, Intellectual Property, Software Licensing, Brand Equity & BeyondJohn McElwaine
Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley ScarboroughBrandon Woods
Associate, K&L GatesAnil Chawla
Founder & CEO, ArchiveSocialJason Smith
Attorney, Hellman & Yates
FAMILY FIRST: Mobile and the Family LifeMindelle Ziff
President/Founder, Kaleidoscope Youth & Family Marketing
Erin WatsonVP of Marketing & Communications, Kaleidoscope Youth & Family Marketing
Harness the Power of the Plugged-In Millennial WorkforceNate DaPore
President/CEO, PeopleMatterJohn Sumner
Editor, HR Examiner
DIGI–DEVELOPMENT: Do It Yourself Fundraising & SponsorshipNancy Palo
Senior Consultant, BlackbaudEarl Bridges
EVP, Sales, Good Done GreatJana Eggers
SVP, Products and Marketing
Everything You Want to Know About Presenting But Were Afraid to AskElizabeth Beasley
Partner, DuMore ImprovAllison Gilmore
Partner, DuMore ImprovSteve MacLaughlin
Director, Internet Solutions/Public Speaking, Blackbaud
THE RISE OF SOCIAL GOOD: New Media Channels for Non-profi tsChad Norman
Director of Marketing, SPARCLiba Rubenstein
Director of Outreach for Causes and Politics, TumblrSteve Parker, Jr.
Managing Partner/Co-founder, LevelwingDebbie Bloom
Social Media Genealogist/Librarian, Richland County Public Library
OBAMA CONSUMER: Reform and the Retailization of Health InsuranceShan Fowler
Director of Marketplaces, Benefi tfocusSpecial Guest
REBOOT CAMP: A Healthy Discussion on Big Data, the Cloud and Mindful Living Scott Anzel
CEO & Co-Founder, MDconnectMEMeredith Ebenhoeh
Health Coach, centered1nutrition Ian Jones
Data Services Practice Lead, eGroup Frank Mobley
Founder & CEO, Immedion Baron Jordan
Global IT Leader, Coca-Cola Rich Young
eGroup, Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager
THE MOBILE EXPLOSION: What You Need to Know About Design, Payments and e-CommerceJason Swenk
Chief Innovation Offi cer, Billing OrchardBen Cash
Managing Director and Chief Creative Offi cer, BlueKeyDoug Dyer
New Media, Gaming & Interactive Expert
RETAIL RULES: Shaping Community with Style, Tone and HumorTyler Stone
Fashion Design EntrepreneurJulie Wheat
CEO, Cavortress.comRhett Boyd
Founder, Rogue Wave Surf ShopAyoka Lucas
Innovative Stylist and Visionary behind Charleston Fashion Week
DIGITAL STORYTELLING FOR SOCIAL IMPACTLiba Rubenstein
Director of Outreach for Causes and Politics, Tumblr
GARDEN & GUN: Mostly Print, With A Healthy Dose of DigitalDavid DiBenedetto
Editor in Chief, Garden & Gun MagazineMarshall McKinney
Art Director, Garden & Gun Magazine Kim Alexander
Digital Media Editor, Garden & Gun MagazineJessica Hundhausen Derrick
VP, Brand Development Director
ELECTRO-PRENEURSHIP: DJs, Bloggers and Navigating Festival MadnessBen Hebert
Founder, White Raver Rafting
DIGITAL CAMPFIRES: Building Community Through Online ContentJennifer Bilbro
Founder, OuttoEatWithKids.comCaroline Nuttall
Publisher, CharlieOlivia Pool
Publisher, ART MagBlair Barna
Advertising Director, Charleston City PaperBen Bussey
Principal, Left Right Now Ideas
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101: How to Grow, Protect & Fund Your StartupMike Astle
CTO, RelocalityTed Tanner
CTO, PokitDokKip Frey
CEO, Canines, Director of the Law and Entrepreneurship Program, Duke Law
Jason SmithEsquire, Hellman & Yates
NEED CAPITAL?: Kickstarting Big Opportunities for Small to Mid-sized BusinessesJohn Osborne
fundingcharleston.comJosh Silverman
Managing Partner, Jericho AdvisorsAdam Printz
Product Designer, Distil UnionTara der Webb
Owner, FARMBAR
NOBODY GIVES A DAMN (about marketing)Tom Jeffrey
Partner/Writer, HOOKBrady Waggoner
Owner, HOOK
DIG SOUTH INTERACTIVES:DIG TIME + SPEED DATING FOR STARTUPS + STRAIGHT TO VIDEO + DEMOLITION DERBYBill Mahoney
CEO, SCRAChris Van Metre President, SCRA Leighton Webb
VP, Marketing & Business Development, Xen;former VP Digital Development, OWN
Kit HughesHead of Strategy, Managing Director, Look-Listen
Justin PooleMarketing Manager, Blue Acorn
Steve StegelinEditorial Cartoonist/Information ArchitectCharleston City Paper, Blackbaud
Jono YoungInteractive Design Principal, Blackbaud
Jon YarianFuzzco
Brady WaggonerOwner, Hook
Christopher CecilPartner, SLANT
Will BullockPartner, SLANT
Charles Wyke-SmithCEO, Bublish
DIG SOUTH SESSIONS (con’t)
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WHY GO TO SXSW TO SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR OWN BACKYARD?
DIG SOUTH SIDESHOWThe Sideshow is where the action goes down outside of the Conference and Expo. Hit a drop-in, dine-around town and check out national touring bands including Lee Fields & The Expressions, Rosco Bandana, Dangermuffi n, Yarn, Barefoot Movement, Rachel Kate, Brave Baby, The Bushels, DJs and more.
DIG TIME LIVE & OTHER INTERACTIVESTALK SHOW FORMATS. VIDEO CROWDSOURCING. SPEED DATING FOR STARTUPS. DEMOLITION DERBY.
Conference interactive sessions are designed to be intimate, smart, rowdy and fun. It’s the time and place to get to know industry thought leaders and to ask them anything you want. This is a fresh take and chance to break out of the standard format. Presenters are welcome to dig into interactive sessions at any time just to stir it up.
FOOD TRUCK RODEOFrom farmers' markets to corner hawkers, food trucks are all the rage. DIG SOUTH will have them on site Saturday and Sunday in special locations.
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BEYOND THE CONFEREnCE
the time and place to get to know industry thought leaders and to ask them anything you want. This is a fresh take and chance to break out of the standard format. Presenters are welcome to dig into interactive sessions at any time just to stir it up.
RODEOFrom farmers' markets to corner hawkers, food trucks are all the rage. DIG SOUTH will have them on site Saturday and Sunday in special locations.
& OTHER INTERACTIVESTALK SHOW FORMATS. VIDEO CROWDSOURCING. SPEED DATING FOR STARTUPS. DEMOLITION DERBY.
Conference interactive sessions are designed to be intimate, smart, rowdy and fun. It’s the time and place to get to know industry thought leaders and to ask them anything you want. This is a fresh take and chance to break out of the standard format. Presenters are welcome to dig into interactive sessions at any time just to stir it up.
EXHIBITOR BENEFITS
High-profi le public exposureGet new leads, check out the competition and recruit talent
Profi le on DIGSOUTH.com
Listing in DIG SOUTH Guide
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNiTIES
Get the attention you need with an ad in the DIG SOUTH guide.
SPONSORSHIP opportunities
Maximize your exposure with a DIG SOUTH Expo or Conference sponsorship. Email [email protected].
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?2500+ well-educated guests will check out:
Software/Web ToolsMarketing/Promotions/PRGear/Hardware/Digital ServicesIndustry-Related Non-Profi tsMedia Outlets/PublishersProducers/Music Gear/Recording StudiosManufacturing/MerchandisingOnline EntertainmentIndustry Events/ConventionsDistribution & LogisticsVideo Services/FilmmakersFilm CommissionsTalent ManagementEducation/Universities
EXHIBITOR SPACE(2 days) EXHIBITOR PRICING
Table 10' x 5' $550Single 10' x 10' $850 Double 20' x 10' $1200 Triple 30' x 10' $1850Island 20' x 20' $2500
DIG SOUTH EXPOThe DIG SOUTH EXPO is a two-day mashup of the Southeast’s fi nest creative industries – technology, design, software, marketing, digital media, the arts, non-profi ts and more.
Smart companies and leading innovators will interact with people who want to be in the know. Take in live music, learn about cool gear and have the opportunity to connect in a festive atmosphere.
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5 REASONS WHY DIG SOUTH IS CALLING YOU (and your boss should oblige)#1 Meet Experts and
Creative Pros
#2 Network with Peers and Top Talent
#3 Get Valuable Content
#4 Dig in to Charleston
#5 Register now to Save $$$
From fi ve-star to dive-bar, we have it all.
Picture yourself in beautiful Charleston – the world’s #1 travel destination – bumping into innovative, creative pros that work in digital technology, social media, marketing and the arts.
Imagine networking with 650 fellow creative professionals and checking out exhibitors from 150 smart companies.
Now visualize waterfront views, a beach cruise, beer gardens and hip after-parties...
Charleston: a vintage city with modern style.
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DIG IN
“A LOT OF TIMES, PEOPLE DON’T KNOW WHAT THEY WANT UNTIL YOU SHOW IT TO THEM.”
-- Steve Jobs
BE A DIGNITARYRegister at the DIGNITARY level for an exclusive, all-access pass, including the two-day Conference and EXPO, breakfast and lunch on us, two nights of live music and comedy at the Sideshows, and two nights of brilliant After-Parties.
REGISTRATION OPTIONSDIGNITARY
EARLY REGISTRATIONOCT 22 – MAR 11 $349
LATE REGISTRATION MAR 12 – APR 9 $435
SIDESHOW EARLY REGISTRATION
OCT 22 - MAR 11 $45/day; $80/weekend
LATE REGISTRATION MAR 12 - APR 9 $65/day; $100/weekend
STUDENTS CONFERENCE $75/day with valid ID
EXPO ONLY $10/advance; $15/day of
REGISTER NOW BEFORE T ICKETS ARE GONE DIGSOUTH.com
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DIG SOUTH Guide AdVERTIsing
Conference, Expo and Sideshow advertisers can take advantage of interactive and print opportunities to reach high-level attendees, customers and more.
1/8 page (2.875"w x 2.0625"h) $300
1/4 page (2.875"w x 4.375"h) $600
1/2 page (6"w x 4.375"h) $1,200
Full page (6"w x 9"h) $2,500
Inside Front Cover $3,250 (6.125"w x 9.75"h)
Inside Back Cover $3,250 (6.125"w x 9.75"h)
Outside Back Cover $4,000 (6.125"w x 9.75"h)
100,000+ Web impressions, 10,000+ emails, 2500+ postcards, 500 posters, and 2500 targeted program guides will be distributed.Check digsouth.com for digital art specs and submission info.
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PDA (Production Design Associates) will produce custom videos highlighting your booth or session on site. Contact [email protected] for pricing and details.
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ALLONEWORD DESIGNBuff Ross, Owner
BENEFITFOCUSShan Fowler, Director of Product Management, Marketplaces
CHARLESTON DIGITAL CORRIDOR Ernest Andrade, Executive Director
CHARLESTON MAGAZINE/CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK Misty Lister, Marketing & Communications Director
CHARLESTON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCESteve Warner, VP for Global Development/Regional Competitiveness
CNN INTERNATIONALAmy Jordan, Director of Network Production
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Baron Jordan, Global IT Leader
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ARTS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Jeannette Guinn, Faculty
FUZZCO Jon Yarian
KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH AND FAMILY MARKETING Mindelle Ziff, President
NUNALLY KERSH, INDEPENDENT PRODUCERLEVELWING
Steve Parker, Jr., Co-Founder & Managing Partner
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE FESTIVALRob Savoy, National Contracts Manager, Festival Production
ON IDEAS, INC. West Herford, Managing Director
PRODUCTION DESIGN ASSOCIATES (PDA) Jeff Nickles, President
XENLeighton Webb, Marketing/Business Development
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