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Erin Polgreen

Founder, Symbolia Magazine

@erinpolgreen

Erin Polgreen is the founder of Symbolia: The Tablet Magazine of Illustrated Journalism.

She is also a consultant with more than seven years of experience developing community, fostering technological innovation, measuring impact, and increasing the reach of independent media organizations.

Erin frequently speaks about editorial collaboration, comics journalism, and media innovation at venues such as the Public Radio Program Directors Association, NAMAC, the National Conference for Media Reform, the Society for News Design, and SXSWi.

Sessions

  • Thursday, 2:00 pm
    Bayview A

    Engaging Audiences

    Just because you build it doesn’t mean they will come. A discussion of the four strata of engagement and successful engagement strategies.

  • Thursday, 4:30 pm
    Bayview A

    Entrepreneurial Pop-Ups

    Have a challenge? Work with our presenters for one-on-one consults in which they lend their expertise to help you solve your biggest struggle.

  • Friday, 3:30 pm
    Grand Ballroom A

    Blow Up the Funny Pages: Why Comics Make for Powerful Journalism

    This panel will offer case studies, frank advice, and an extensive Q & A with leading practitioners in the illustrated journalism space.