`` It 's definitely not the sharper increases we 've had in the last few years , '' Forrest said . Observers say hype around South by CNN is more muted Just days . Some SXSW veterans feel the festival may have reached a saturation point . SXSW is seen as a place to preview trends that may become mainstream in this year . Just days before the festival , no big blow-out events have been announced .
Observers say hype around South by CNN is more muted Just days . Some SXSW veterans feel the festival may have reached a saturation point . SXSW is seen as a place to preview trends that may become mainstream in this year . Just days before the festival , no big blow-out events have been announced .