SXSW: Music Industry Moves: Hugh Forrest Promoted to President of SXSW

South by Southwest Conference and Festivals has upped Co-President and Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest to president of the company. Forrest will continue to oversee the programming departments while taking over current Co-President and Chief Brand Officer Jann Baskett's role. Baskett will step down on Dec. 31, transitioning to an advisory and project-based role. Forrest's [...]