XBy clicking “Accept,” you agree to the storing of first- and third-party cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing effortsAcceptRejectCookie SettingsStacey Abrams will headline South by Southwest as a keynote speaker, event organizers announced Thursday morning.The Democratic politician and voting rights activist will sit for a conversation with writer N.K. Jemisin as part of the virtual festival, which will run March 16-20. Abrams, who was recently nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for her work increasing voter turnout during the...…XBy clicking “Accept,” you agree to the storing of first- and third-party cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing effortsAcceptRejectCookie SettingsStacey Abrams will headline South by Southwest as a keynote speaker, event organizers announced Thursday morning.The Democratic politician and voting rights activist will sit for a conversation with writer N.K. Jemisin as part of the virtual festival, which will run March 16-20. Abrams, who was recently nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for her work increasing voter turnout during the...WW…

Billboard ProFollow BillboardAbout Billboard© 2021 Billboard Media, LLC. All rights reserved. BILLBOARD is a registered trademark of Billboard IP Holdings, LLCThree SixtyTop ArtistsTop ChartsTop VideosTop ArticlesWatch NowNewsIn the past decade-and-a-half, Apple has built significant influence in the podcasting industry by letting creators reach its large audience of device owners without charging them a dime. But the company’s recent conversations with creative partners about introducing a subscription product to its podcasting business signals that its reign as a benevolent distributor...…Billboard ProFollow BillboardAbout Billboard© 2021 Billboard Media, LLC. All rights reserved. BILLBOARD is a registered trademark of Billboard IP Holdings, LLCThree SixtyTop ArtistsTop ChartsTop VideosTop ArticlesWatch NowNewsIn the past decade-and-a-half, Apple has built significant influence in the podcasting industry by letting creators reach its large audience of device owners without charging them a dime. But the company’s recent conversations with creative partners about introducing a subscription product to its podcasting business signals that its reign as a benevolent distributor...WW…

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had previously pulled out of the event. Facebook is skipping SXSW over concerns about the spread of coronavirus, joining Twitter in sitting out the annual film, music and technology festival. "Due to concerns related to coronavirus, our company and employees will not be participating in SXSW this year," a spokeswoman for the social networking company said Monday in a statement. Facebook had about a dozen speakers scheduled to participate in the event and one activation. The company also recently canceled its annual F8 developer conference, which was set to be...…Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had previously pulled out of the event. Facebook is skipping SXSW over concerns about the spread of coronavirus, joining Twitter in sitting out the annual film, music and technology festival. "Due to concerns related to coronavirus, our company and employees will not be participating in SXSW this year," a spokeswoman for the social networking company said Monday in a statement. Facebook had about a dozen speakers scheduled to participate in the event and one activation. The company also recently canceled its annual F8 developer conference, which was set to be...WW…