SXSW 2025

Media Un-Trained, Staying Authentic in the Face of Media

Description:

2-3 actors/singers/popular media persons who are authentic in the eyes of the public. (Example Renee Rapp) Who isn't "media trained" but answers authentically and, in doing so, trends harder than one would with media training. Answering questions about dealing with media questions, their team, and how they stay true to their brand, person, and yet still not rock the boat of their upcoming movie or album etc. Avoiding #cancel culture but not being censored.


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Takeaways

  1. How one can be authentic in front of the media with or without "proper training."
  2. Not censoring oneself to make others comfortable, be it a record label, director etc. / being scared of the outcome.
  3. Learning from the professionals how they keep their interviews fresh and fun day after day

Speakers

  • Katerina Cotroneo, Editor-in-Chief, Modern Luxury
  • Renee Rapp, Singer, UMG
  • Rachel Zegler, actor, n/a
  • Maia Reficco, Actress/singer, n/a

Organizer

Katerina Cotroneo, Editor-in-Chief, Modern Luxury


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Film & TV Industry
  • Track 2
  • Level: Advanced


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