The Daily Chord - Friday, January 11

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Daisy hires Ian Rogers as it ramps up streaming service
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Oscar song nominees announced
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Claude Nobs dies
Obituary from BBC News.
The SXSW® Music and Media Conference is back for its 27th year. Our reputation as the biggest and most anticipated convergence of all things music is being kept alive by our continued effort to offer compelling daytime programming and stellar nighttime showcases.

Image courtesy of SecurityPoint Media Starting this year, SXSW is working with SecurityPoint Media, the leading producer of airport security tray art, to provide wide reaching and valuable advertising space for brands aiming to reach the thousands of people coming to Austin for SXSW this March.
Auditorium Shores at SXSW 2012. Photo Courtesy: Extreme Airshots
The third registration deadline is nearing! Register for SXSW 2013 by 11:59 CT this Friday, January 11th to save off of the walk-up rate of a Platinum, Gold, Music, Film, or Interactive badge.
Come join us in Austin, Texas on March 8-17 and experience all the great showcases, screenings, panels, keynotes, and parties SXSW has to offer! SXSW 2013 is sure to be the best yet so register today to make sure you’re part of the action this spring!
2013 Showcasing Band Local Natives
Here are another few hundred acts scheduled to officially showcase during 2013's Music Festival. With well over one thousand names now announced, the festival is proud of the diverse range of hugely talented acts represented. However, this still isn't everyone. More and more additions will continue to be added as we get closer to March. Continue to stay connected to learn of all the exciting announcements coming in later this month and leading into the final weeks before SXSW 2013!
As a returning Super Sponsor of SXSW, Esurance is offering one lucky person the chance to be their official correspondent through The SXSW Dream Gig.
The winner of The SXSW Dream Gig will score a 10-night stay at the Hilton Austin, a Platinum Badge, an iPad®, and $2,000 in travel money. In return, the official correspondent for Esurance will cover the entire SXSW scene, contribute to a series of daily videos, and share their observations and insights with the world.
New! 2014 dates!
Interactive: March 7–11
Film: March 7–16
Music: March 11–16