There's a very good reason why you may want to go ahead and register for your SXSW 2008 badge as soon as possible. Actually, there are two:

1. If you get your badge today, you'll save a lot of money. The price today, for a SXSW Film badge, is over $100 cheaper than the final, walk-up rate. The Gold badge? $150 cheaper today. The Platinum badge? Nearly $300 cheaper today. So, click here for more information on getting that badge.

2. You can also reserve your hotel for SXSW 2008. As anyone who has attended SXSW over the last few years can tell you, hotels get full very early. If you register today, you're gonna get a first crack at the hotel of your choice. Remember all those "Sold Out" messages listed next to great hotels? Well, right now, there aren't any "Sold Out" hotels. But not for long. Click here for more information on the hotel situation, which can only be reserved after you buy your badge.

So there you go, a little heads up from me to you. See you in March!