Sessions at SXSW Interactive 2012 about Activism and Teenagers

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Saturday 10th March 2012

• Brazilian Youth: Dreams, Activism, Hyperconnection

  by Carla Albertuni

  The Brazilian Dream project is a qualitative and quantitative research - the first to promote a view that explores what the 18-24 year-old youth thinks about Brazil, and what they think they can do to impact the country development.

  This session will present an overview of the main findings of the research.

  It will cover how world and local drivers are affecting the way youngsters think, live and act for their country.

  It will provide an understanding of how the perspective they have of the main social institutions is changing and why.

  The study reveals who are the young innovators, changemakers, social activists that are already doing something that is meant to change Brazil - how they act, which projects they are involved with.

  The output of this 18-month project is rich with insights, quantitative data and inspiration for anyone who wants to go beyond the economic-based visions that have been surrounding the idea of an "emerging country". It helps understand the behaviors that are behind the take-off Brazil's being going through.

  • Activism
  • Brazil
  • Research
  • Teenagers
  • Youth

  At 12:30pm to 1:30pm, Saturday 10th March

  In Room 10AB, Austin Convention Center

  Coverage audio clip

Monday 12th March 2012

• Reaching Teens on the Digital Streets

  by Anastasia Goodstein, Andrew Slack, Anne Collier, Hilary Baris and Maura Welch

  Teens are a powerful force … they don’t just aimlessly watch videos and chat for hours online. They actively participate in meaningful, and at times altruistic, gameplay. Ranging from political activism and charitable campaigns to drug awareness programs and anti-bullying initiatives, cause marketing campaigns and non-profit organizations are increasingly tapping the power of social gaming to authentically connect with millions of teens.

  Join a panel of top digital marketers as they describe the current opportunities for cause campaigns targeting teens in social games. They’ll also share examples and data from successful campaigns that educate teens about substance abuse prevention and anti-bullying.

  • Activism
  • Teenagers

  At 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Monday 12th March

  In Room 9ABC, Austin Convention Center

  Coverage audio clip