SXSW 2012 - Here Come All the Latino Bloggers

Here Come All the Latino Bloggers
Event	Interactive 2010
Format	Panel
Organizer	Kara Andrade – HablaHonduras
Description	To boldy go where few Latinos have been expected to go before, the Latino blogger, columnist, citizen journalist has finally arrived. Learn about what is happening online and offline in Latin America, including Streisand effects, citizen journalism, social injustice, and the digital divide. Find out more about the bloggers that are leaving a mark in the US and worldwide in the name of Latin America when it comes to politics, social justice, marketing, music and tech.
Questions Answered	What is the role of citizen media in the future media landscape in Latin America? What are the main differences and challenges met compared to the US arena? What is the role of the language for the media? Dual language or not? How are these projects being funded and how are they sustaining themselves in developing markets? What are the main challenges as far as technology? What role does cellphone play in the landscape? What privacy concerns do the introduction of citizen media in Latin America raise? What are some case studies and best practices Why don't more people notice Latino bloggers and Latin American online media spaces? What is the role of citizen media for emerging Spanish-speaking countries where democracy is shakey at best?
Level	Beginner
Category	Community / Online Community, Content, Digital Divide, Journalism 2.0, Social Issues

Here Come All the Latino Bloggers