Here’s something fun and way cool from Esri – the SXSW social media map. Browse the map and view real-time social media updates from geeks that are in Austin for the week. View geotagged tweets, photos, and videos on the map as well as useful event information and updates, trolley maps, and locate the Esri Lavahouse & Trolley Stop on the map! Something very handy is the ability to view tweeters on the map and you can favorite their tweets and follow them simply by clicking… the social news maps are definitely maturing and become more functional and useful. Be sure to click the "Social" Display As "Points" option to view all the SXSW tweets on the map.
About the map from Esri… For the first time ever, Esri will have a house at SXSW! Visit the Lavahouse (Palazzo Lavaca) to play with the latest mapping tech for mobile and the web, meet others interested in location, and see how easy it is to make geo work for you.
View the Esri SXSW social news map HERE