12:30 pm
Mon Mar 11

Black Twitter in Hollywood, Politics and Brands (OFFICIAL)

Fairmont Austin
101 Red River Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.50km S

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

Fairmont

Congressional C

101 Red River.

Speakers

Dr. Goddess

Dr. Goddess Arts - Fierce Star Media

Nse Ufot

New Georgia Project

Whether it was brands such as Starbucks, Papa John`s Pizza, Waffle House, Playbill, Vogue or individuals such as Permit Patty, Sidewalk Suzie, Naptime Nancy or Hollywood films, Black Panther and Black KKKlansman, Black Twitter predicted every one of these pound fails and successes, even the political wins of Stacey Abrams, the wrath of Auntie Maxine and the epic Nancy Pelosi clapback meme! On Twitter and Facebook`s repeated violations of privacy and safety to makeup, streaming and groceries, what did Black Twitter show us years ago and now that can prevent your brand from being FIRED?

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Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Interactive Badge

Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Film Badge

Format: Dual

Event Type: Session

Track: Brands & Marketing

Level: Intermediate