Sam Flemming
CEO/Founder of CIC, a Chinese social media analytics firm (www.cicdata.com); Bama fan in Shanghai

Most Westerners learn about Chinas social media through traditional media whose coverage tends to focus on conflicts and politics. But thats not the whole story. We will explore the motivation behind massive adoption of social media, reasons behind local brands domination of the market and social medias impact on business and...

Now in it's third year, Magnolia's Cafe is the place to start your SXSW experience in the company of friends, both new and old at "The SXSW Social Breakfast." Everyone is welcome, this is an open invitation to share breakfast at one of Austin's greatest Cafe's (or at least one of the greatest I've found in many...

Ustream and SXSW invite you to stream your way to an exclusive one night only sensory experience featuring a live performance by one of the world's most renowned recording artists and additional special guests. Party is limited to the first 500 badgeholders to arrive. RSVP here and be sure to tell your friends!

When Google announced it would cease censoring Chinese search results even if it meant decamping from China, most observers assumed that Beijing wouldnt hesitate to show them the door. But as weeks passed, the other shoe refused to drop. Even after Hillary Clintons policy address on Internet freedom less than two...