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How to Moderate a Panel

With SXSW fresh in mind and Web 2.0 on the way, I wanted to take a moment to jot down what I think makes for a great panel discussion. I’ve been on, and moderated, a few panels in the last 10 years, so I think I’ve earned the right to have an opinion about what makes a good one. And, in my experience, it all comes down to the moderator.

Two Conferences, Two Weeks

A small collection of thoughts after attending two conferences in two weeks. The US government is full of people who…

Four Themes from skinnyCorp

Another one of my favorite sessions at SXSW Interactive 2006 was Zero-Advertising Brands, where we got to watch Maggie Mason…

SXSW to MPAA: STFU

One of the most interesting panels at SXSW Interactive 2006 was The Future of Darknets, moderated by JD Lasica. And…

Random SXSW Thoughts

» I remember when SXSW was not all about weblogs. Of course, back then, it was all about plugging your…


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