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Maestro nets $15 million for its interactive commerce, community and engagement tools for livestreams

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“ We were targeted to a small number of very premier customers. Instead of relying on incumbent distribution platforms, customers control the audience relationship directly and maximize engagement and monetization in a way that fits with their brand objectives. Sales, Sony Music Entertainment, in a statement. .

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Fans.lu Ties With Game Development Organization

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David Padula has served at Activision and Paramount Pictures; Derek Padula has worked as a game designer at Electronic Arts, Activision, and Seven Studios. is the brainchild of David Padula, Derek Padula, and Dave Delaney, who have created a platform to help developers monetize their games through merchandise sales. READ MORE>>.

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Popbase helps YouTube stars build closer relationships with their fans

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gallery ids="1706929,1706930,1706927,1706928,1706931"] The app is designed to take the relationship beyond videos and encourage a more interactive experience. A new startup is seizing on an opportunity to help up-and-coming online entertainers take a leaf out of that book and grow their relationships with fans.

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Why I Invested in Gogii (textPlus) – My First Ever Later Stage Deal

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You fish where your customers are. Some of them are beautifully designed and have exciting teams so I know why investors are pumped up about the teams they’ve backed. Scott was one of the first employees at Activision and was VP of their Studio Business. I know this category has gotten a lot of press.

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TZ & GR Present REACH | Disruptive Technologies Impacting the Future of Gaming

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Prior to joining DWA Chris worked at Activision Blizzard for 13 years, during which time he held a number of role including Executive Producer and Lead Game Designer. Custom ad deals and partnerships. Chris currently serves as Head of Global Interactive for DreamWorks Animation. More speakers to be announced soon.

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Spotlight: LA Tech Judges and SuperDemo Bill Gross of Idealab!

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In college at the California Institute of Technology, he patented a new loudspeaker design and formed GNP Loudspeakers, Inc. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the California Institute of Technology and of the Art Center College of Design. and has led business analysis & user interface design projects for the U.S.

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REACH | Disruptive Technologies Impacting the Future of Gaming [Live]

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Prior to joining DWA Chris worked at Activision Blizzard for 13 years, during which time he held a number of role including Executive Producer and Lead Game Designer. Robin Kaminsky - CEO 1 st Street Partners | Former EVP of Publishing, Executive Lead Global Gaming Activision / Blizzard. Custom ad deals and partnerships.