In a social media post Tuesday on LinkedIn, Jenny Connelly, the new head of South by Southwest said, “I'm happy to announce that after 3+ years on the SXSW board of directors, I'm now working as ...

By Marc Schneider Industry News Editor Hugh Forrest is out at South By Southwest, four months after assuming leadership of the music, tech and film conference, following a decision by the SXSW ...

After the surprise ousting of South by Southwest President and Head of Programming Hugh Forrest, the owners have announced that Jenny Connelly, a SXSW board member and Penske Media’s executive ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The top official at South by Southwest (SXSW) has reportedly been let go. According to KVUE's media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, Hugh Forrest – who served as SXSW ...

South by Southwest, an annual Austin conference and festival known for its music, film and TV events, just had a major staff shakeup. President and chief programming officer Hugh Forrest is no ...

Forrest, who has served as SXSW co-president since 2022 and president since 2024, was let go by P-MRC Holdings, LLC, a venture owned by MRC and Penske Media Corporation, and more lay offs are ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — South by Southwest (SXSW) now has a new director in charge who will lead the festival. Jenny Connelly said on a post in LinkedIn that she will now work as the director in charge ...

Top of the list is one of the most recognizable names at the festival in Hugh Forrest. SXSW existed before Forrest, but barely. A former editor and journalist (and Chronicle alum), he joined the ...

Many influential Austinites are upset. Hugh Forrest no longer leading SXSW One of Austin's biggest assets goes offline One of Austin's biggest assets goes offline Austin startups just had their ...

Multiple sources said it was part of a broader staff reduction at SXSW but details weren’t immediately available. Jody Arlington, communications director for SXSW, declined to comment.

South by Southwest Sydney (SXSW Sydney) has revealed its first keynote, Meredith Whittaker, Signal’s President, along with other speakers for its Tech & Innovation Festival that celebrates ...