SXSWORLD

UrtheCast is launching a streaming video platform of planet Earth, that will originate on the International Space Station. To view the photo essay, visit Urthecast.com. Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (CIMMfest) is set to take place April 12-15, 2012, and will high- light the crossover of fi lm and song. Operating as a nonprofi t organization, the festival provides a platform for fi lmmakers and musi- cians to present their visions. The Public Notice is gearing up to exhibit facts about the govern- ment's Economic Hangover at the SXSW Trade Show. For those rough mornings, they will provide beer, koozies, hangover kits and more. K7 Media is launching the new- look K7 Digital Quicklist, offering an essential monthly round-up of online content from around the world, including the best branded campaigns, webisodes and multi- platform formats. Special rate for SXSW delegates. Idea Digital, a lean UX and inno- vation fi rm, drives strategy, design and development across mobile, web and social platforms. AMEE, the leading environmental data platform, recently opened free access to its API and is launching a more effi cient and transparent way to measure and report organiza- tional and supply chain emissions. LivingSocial announced the opening of 918 F Street, a live events venue in Washington, D.C., where local merchants can share the best of the city through pop-up restaurants, classes and hands-on activities. Texas Artists Cultural Alliance (TACA) is thrilled to present the fi rst Victoria Independent Film Festival, March 22–24, 2012, in downtown Victoria, Texas. The three-day event is designed to inspire and champion independent artists, while introducing the community to the passionate work being done in independent cinema. latakoo has launched an iPhone app that makes it possible to send large video fi l es directly from a smart phone to the Internet. The latest generation of phones record HD video, but severely limit what can be shared. latakoo removes the restriction and delivers quality video over 3G in minutes. NewsiT launches its new crowd- reporting iPhone app at SXSW, where it is one of 15 fi nalists at Start Up America's HatchPitch. CanWeNetwork will change the way you network. Coming soon to the App Store and Android Market. SXSW BUSINESS ROUNDUP To be a part of future SXSWORLD business news roundups, contact your SXSW sales representative or send your updates to sxsworld@sxsw.com. 18 SXSW ORLD / M ARCH F ILM- I A 2012

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