SXSWORLD

Taking Care of Business to Business A look at companies who are part of the SXSWorld Business Roundup Here is a collection of some recent news for people and companies who do business with SXSW. To be a part of future SXSWorld business news roundups, contact your SXSW sales representative or send your updates to sxsworld@sxsw.com. PC World named SlideRocket, a browser-based presentation soft- ware, to its list of 100 best products of 2009. SlideRocket will be used by Accelerator presenters at SXSW 2010. The Austin Film Society (AFS) announced that the Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards 10th anniversary celebration, presented by AT&T, will be held on March 11, 2010 and will honor Quentin Tarantino, Michael Nesmith, and Bruce McGill. MusicPin now has a viral MpWidget™ that, when placed on social networks, instantly generates unique pin codes for redeeming free downloads of music, video or appli- cations, while capturing all relevant data and offering performance roy- alties to content owners. Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America, VH1 Rock Docs' first film of 2010, had its world broadcast premiere on February 5. Animoto at this year's SXSW to learn how to make your own pre- sentation using photos, music and video. The Music Engineering and Technology Alliance (METAlliance) has certified Audio-Technica's groundbreaking AT4080 and AT4081 Bidirectional Active Ribbon Microphones. The filmmakers of the upcoming documentary Ghosts of War met with Animoto in the Film + Interactive Trade Show at SXSW 2009 and used Animoto to create the trailer for their film. Talk to Since SXSW 2009, The Village has recorded Lady Gaga, Colbie Caillat, Gregg Allman, Elton John and Spinal Tap. Film soundtracks include Get Him to The Greek and Crazy Heart. Mix with the world's best companies Supporting British Music at SXSW If you're a London-based company looking to develop your international business or an international company looking to license, promote or distribute British music, UK Trade & Investment's London International Trade Team can help you achieve your potential. We have a network of experts worldwide and throughout the UK who can offer you fast, authoritative market intelligence, free sales leads, and advice on the local rules and regulations. To find out more about putting our expertise to work for your business, visit us at the UK Stand or call Emma Hill, International Trade Adviser on +44 ( 0)20 7234 3023 / email emmahill@uktilondon.org.uk www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ukti/london 6 SXSW ORLD / F EBRUAR Y 2010

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