socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Los angeles-based sell-side advertising platform operator Magnite announced this morning that it has agreed to acquire SpotX, a video advertising platform provider, in a deal worth $1.17 billion in cash and stock. Magnite is acquiring SpotX from RTL Group. Magnite is led by President and CEO Michael Barrett.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 3, 2014

We''re now in beta, and are incorporating services like iTunes, Amazon, and Hulu, and will be incorporating more (this) year. We''ve made it so people can customize us to only turn on movies and TV, and don''t have to see anything with music and books, for example. You can make the experience smaller if you want.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Or maybe you’re trying to dramatically change the way TV is consumed, like Boxee or TV advertising works on the Internet, like Hulu. It’s developing a differentiated product in a market where you can demonstrate value to your customers – whether they’re paying or not. They are at basecamp.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 4, 2011

Netflix, Hulu, and even YouTube and other content streaming sites have all but obliterated the independent DVD rental business of yesterday. has provided a platform since 2005 for indie producers, distributors and advertisers to provide viewers with this kind of content. The folks over at Blip.tv Use Blip.tv

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

This runs on a number of platforms? I kind of thought there was a similar opportunity you see in the video space with YouTube, Hulu, thePlatform all going after. So, if you are a business like a hotel or theme park, or want to create a campus-based experience, we have a toolset that lets you create that.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

We're also looking, at the same time, at infrastructure--infrastructure software, which advertising agencies or marketers would use. I was looking to transition to a platform that focused on digital media, and Saban has a strong legacy in that area. What's your prior experience and how'd you get into this?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

We're also looking, at the same time, at infrastructure--infrastructure software, which advertising agencies or marketers would use. I was looking to transition to a platform that focused on digital media, and Saban has a strong legacy in that area. What's your prior experience and how'd you get into this?

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