SXSW x Rivian 2026 Logo Lockup


MARCH 12-18, 2026 | AUSTIN, TX


EXPLORE SXSW PHYSICAL MEDIA & MOBILE BRANDING

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stay visible, memorable, and connected

With options that move, travel, and stay with attendees, SXSW offers high-impact Physical Media and Mobile Branding opportunities that put your brand directly in the hands and in the path of attendees. It’s a powerful way to stay visible, memorable, and connected from morning sessions to late-night shows. 

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PHYSICAL MEDIA & MOBILE BRANDING OFFERINGS

Physical Media & Mobile Branding at SXSW offers a diverse range of tangible, prominent touchpoints that keep your brand present throughout the attendee experience. Whether it’s branded gear worn by volunteers, printed materials used throughout the event, or attention-grabbing vehicles moving throughout downtown Austin, these opportunities provide constant exposure and meaningful interaction with SXSW’s engaged, on-the-go audience.
Artist Packet

Artist PacketOpportunity for a brand to be the only sponsor featured on the Artist Envelope, which is received by every official SXSW Music Festival performing artist.
This asset is ideal for music-related brands (publishing, streaming services, etc) looking to market directly to musicians and other music industry professionals.

 

 

 

 

Big Bags (SOLD OUT)

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Every year, the official SXSW reusable tote bag is an iconic staple of the conferences and festivals. Big Bags are 100% cotton, canvas bags that feature original artwork by an established artist on one side and your company’s branding on the other side. Thousands of SXSW attendees receive their Big Bags as a souvenir to be utilized throughout the festival and beyond.

 

 

SXSW Experience Guide (SOLD OUT)

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The SXSW Experience Guide gives attendees an easy-to-follow tool to help them navigate their SXSW conference and festival experience! Distributed at all registration and conference locations, this guide includes an overview of each programming track and a downtown map of the programming venues, plus information and advice about food, getting around, community partners, and more!

 

 

Lanyards (SOLD OUT)

lanyard atmosphereMaximize your brand's visibility with the official SXSW Lanyard. The lanyard is the essential accessory that holds an attendee's badge and provides access to event programming. Thousands of attendees will wear your logo front and center throughout the full duration of the conferences and festivals. Made from quality material, the lanyard serves as both a powerful branding tool and a lasting keepsake.

 

 

Film & TV Printed Festival Schedule

Schedules_LaurenLindley-17_106152680Carried by thousands of attendees, the official SXSW Film & TV Printed Festival Schedule is one of the few physical items festival lovers get to keep as collectibles long after SXSW has ended. Becoming the exclusive sponsor of this highly popular printed piece means your branding reaches the hands and eyes of thousands of attendees who reference and consult it countless times both during and after the festival.

 

 

Mobile Merch Truck

03-10-2025_SXSWMerchTruck_Jordan Hefler_01867It's a bird... It's a plane... It's the official SXSW Merch Truck! Cruising its way around downtown Austin (even in some of the closed streets full of SXSW festival-goers walking to their next event), the Mobile Merch Truck is the place to snag one-of-a-kind pieces to commemorate the SX experience.

 

 

Pedicabs

03-09-2025_Netflix_David Brendan Hall_01Pedicabs are mobile billboards that can be customized to support a variety of marketing, branding, and experiential initiatives. As one of the most-used modes of transportation in downtown Austin, sponsors have the opportunity to enjoy a front row view of their OOH marketing campaign as they hit the streets for the full month of March. 

 

 

Shuttles

03-08-2025_Prime_David Brendan Hall_02Get your brand on the move with SXSW Shuttles. These sponsored shuttles transport attendees across the festival footprint while serving as a highly visible, mobile marketing asset. With your branded artwork wrapped around the shuttle, you'll reach a wide audience of both SXSW registrants and consumers throughout downtown Austin.

 

 

Volunteer T-Shirts (SOLD OUT)

03-07__Lauren Lindley-13Each year, thousands of volunteers help make the magic possible at SXSW. While they work throughout the numerous programming venues in Austin, volunteers wear branded T-shirts. By sponsoring the Volunteer T-Shirts, you’ll create a dynamic branding opportunity for your organization to be seen by registrants throughout SXSW.

 

 

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QUICK ATTENDANCE STATS

240,000+

In-Person Attendees across the 2025 Conference and Festivals

2,583

2025 Press Attendance

32%

Of Attendees Have Ultimate Decision Making Power at their Organization

Current and Recent SXSW Physical Media & Mobile Branding Clients

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“SXSW puts the RealSelf brand in front of a core audience who may
not know of our offering. The repetition and reach of the pedicabs is
an attractive and low-cost effort for us to get our brand in front of
as many eyeballs as possible in a short period of time.”

- RealSelf, 2022 Full Wrap Pedicabs

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