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MAY 19, 2016

Los Angeles-based online advertising marketplace and technology provider Rubicon Project is launching its mobile, video advertising platform out of beta, the company said today. According to Rubicon, its Mobile Video Platform (MVP) is now reaching more than one billion unique connected mobile devices globally.

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MARCH 23, 2015

Los Angeles-based online advertising technology developer OpenX said today that it has launched a "next generation" traffic quality monitoring platform, which it is using to help eliminate fraud in programmatic advertising. openx advertising fraud detection quality exchange programmatic' READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JULY 8, 2013

If there were such a thing as a "Dream Team" for mobile advertising, you would be hard pressed not to pick the founding team of Los Angeles-based Gradient X (www.gradientx.com), whose founders include Michael Lum (formerly of OpenX), Brian Baumgart (formerly at Adconion), and Julie Mattern (formerly of Rubicon Project).

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 4, 2016

Native Ads offers a great way to get native advertising – i.e. adverts that fit seamlessly with your website content. The team at Native Ads hope that they can help all websites remove ‘disruptive display ads’ with its innovative platform. patent, making its offering totally unique to both advertisers and audiences alike.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Santa Monica-based GraphEffect , the developer of social marketing software which helps advertiser manage their advertising on Facebook, said this morning that it has launched a significant update to its platform. The firm--which is headed by James Borow--said its new, GraphEffect 2.0

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Tech.Co

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The two platforms are both huge in their respective markets: By connecting TikTok's audience with small businesses online everywhere, this team-up could offer a lifeline to business owners amid a rocky economy. The platforms will add additional ecommerce features down the line, though they're a little vague on what those will be.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Analytics and optimization startup, FlxOne , aims to deliver insights and actions for real-time advertising by use of cloud-based infrastructure and data crunching to deliver insights and actions, making it the first platform to optimize performance automatically. Cutting edge technology.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

A new, Los Angeles-based startup, MediaKits, says it has launched a new platform aimed at helping influencers, musicians, and athletes manage their brands. The company said its platform lets its users create their own custom media kits online. The startup was founded by Kieran O'Brien and Casey Adams.

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socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2016

Los Angeles-based Immersv is launching a brand new, ad platform aimed at virtual reality content, the company is announcing today. Immersv is led by co-founder and CEO Mihir Shah. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Los Angeles-based Spot Runner , a developer of services which help advertisers buy TV advertising, announced today that it has launched its Malibu Media Platform, which the firm says will help improve the process of buying and selling television advertising.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

When I started investing the US advertising market was $300 billion with only 10% of it ($30 billion) of it being online and measurable. One recession later and the US advertising market is about $245 billion – but still only 10-12% is online and measurable. This form of advertising is know at CPA (cost per action).

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socalTECH

JANUARY 29, 2016

Los Angeles-based Rubicon Project is in a deal to extend the company's advertising marketplace to linear television, in a partnership deal with AdMore , the companies said this week. Rubicon said it will power automation technology for AdMore, which will allow advertisers to use programmatic buying to target linear TV audiences.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

New platforms led by YouTube have emerged to change the dynamic of broadcast media — once dominated by the rigid programming of TV — while the internet has enabled new media stars to engage with their audiences in new, high-touch ways. In addition, there are incentives for referring others to the platform.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Irvine-based WebVisible , the provider of local online marketing software for small and medium sized businesses, said Wednesday that it has enhanced its technology platform, adding new mobile optimized landing pages, use of Amazon Cloud Front for video, and expanded listings in business directories. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Los Angeles-based programmatic advertising platform provider The Trade Desk said on Wednesday that advertising technoloy platform developer PubMatic has selected the company's unified IT solutions on its sell-side platform. Financial impact of the win were not announced.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2020

If you're a big influencer, you might get paid by a brand, but every day, people are providing word-of-mouth advertising, posting about their favorite things. We want to help you monetize your knowledge, your skills, and your social media. The second part of our app is Know It, which is a video on demand platform.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

A Los Angeles-based startup, PaeDae , is looking to change that with a new platform it is calling BARTR , which it says will let mobile app developers exchange traffic and users. One of the biggest issues facing mobile application developers today, is finding new users among a gigantic sea of applications. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2015

The company says its tools help publishers double their effective CPM (eCPM), by predicting who is going to bid on their ads and selecting the highest paying advertisement, rather than ad network, for an ad placement. The company also has a large suite of tools to deal with global advertisement demand.

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Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

TikTok is struggling to make a dent in the world of US and European ecommerce , and has now enlisted the help of a number of startups to try and reverse that trend and bring the Live Shopping craze sweeping Asia to other markets. Get the latest tech news, straight to your inbox. Please verify before subscribing. A Mountain to Climb.

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APRIL 1, 2020

Los Angeles-based online advertising exchange Rubicon Project nd New York-baesd Telaria said this morning that the two companies have completed their previously announced merger. The two said the merged company is now the world's largest independent sell-side advertising platform. READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

These alternative platforms have, in turn, grabbed the attention of entrepreneurs who recognize the market vertical isn’t shrinking anytime soon. Not only that, they’ve started launching their own companies and platforms that tout innovative ways to help millenials get in on the action.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

in a seed funding round for a new, podcast advertising venture, the company said on Monday. According to Podcorn, it has launched a new, self-service platform which helps podcasters find and connect with brands for native sponsorships.

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JULY 29, 2014

Los Angeles-based Kixer , which was founded by Keith Bonnici, Jake Moilanen, and Omar Nicola, has raised $1M in a seed funding, for the company''s native advertising platform. Kixer develops a native advertising platform which helps mobile app developers reach users via online publishers. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Fan Appz, a Santa Monica headquartered firm founded in 2010, and a Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer (PMD) today Tuesday launched its Personalized Marketing Platform, a next-generation social media marketing solution set to help firms convert fans into customers and increase repeat purchases by turning good customers into great ones.

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socalTECH

JULY 22, 2014

El Segundo-based Pk4 Media , which develops adveriting technology, said this morning that it has acquired Santa Monica-based Prosperio , a developer of a programmatic direct platform for the display and video ad market. pk4media prosperio launchpadlad programmatic advertising merger acquisitoin platform marketing software'

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Los Angeles-based Zefr, which helps marketers measure brand impact and advertising on such platforms as YouTube and Facebook, said this week that it has named a current Bed, Bath, and Beyond exec to its board of directors.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

However, its unique-for-the-industry monthly subscription model has helped it maintain healthy profits from its loyal customer base in 2023. Calendly Calendly is an online scheduling platform popular among business and personal users. Organic milk formula product Bobbie. million site visits in October alone.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Los Angeles-based GumGum Sports , which develops artificial intelligence powered software which helps sports team measure advertising being presented in sports coverage of their teams, has rolled out a new analytics module it says streamlines sponsorship analysis and reporting.

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socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2019

According to the company, it has integrated with LinkedIn's Matched Audiences API, which will help marketers target prospective customers and increase response rates with more relevant advertising on the LinkedIn platform. Pricing on the new product was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 16, 2014

According to the company, it has launched its Mobile Rich Media Ad Platform, a product which helps advertisers maximize their mobile ad dollars, with tools for ad authoring, a creative library, and analytics engine. server advertising technology display network mobile spreeify' Pricing on the new tool was not announced.

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socalTECH

APRIL 11, 2019

Los Angeles-based FastPay , which provides receivables financing to help online publishers and media receive faster payment on their ad inventory, says it has linked up with Advantage Software , an agency management systems provider, in an alliance. Financial details of the link between the companies were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 29, 2013

Los Angeles-based social, celebrity advertising startup Adly confirmed the company''s recent $2M funding round today, officially announcing the funding from GRP Partners and Siemer Ventures. Adly says it has a network of more than 75,000 influencers and celebrities on its platform, and so far has run campaigns for over 200 brands.

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socalTECH

MAY 7, 2014

Los Angeles-based online advertising attribution technology developer Convertro has been acquired by AOL , in a deal worth approximately $101M. AOL said the deal will help to bolster its programmatic advertising platforms. convertro merger acquisition online advertising attribution jeff zwelling' READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 31, 2014

Irvine-based BlueCava , a developer of a cross-screen advertising platform, said Thursday that it has raised $13M in a new funding round. BlueCava helps companies manage targeting of consumers on smartphones, tablets, the Internet, and more. bluecava advertising platform cross venture capital targeting'

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Santa Barbara-based TrackStreet , a developer of software to help manufacturers monitor their channel and e-commerce sites--and in particular, minimum-advertising-price (MAP) policies--has raised $2M in seed funding, the company said Wednesday.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 22, 2014

We spoke with Jonathan about the company and where it fits into the advertising market. Jonathan David: We''re essentially a media buying and optimization platform. That strategy seems to be quite effective for our advertisers. About five years ago, I got into digital advertising. What is Tapstone all about?

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TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

It means wasted advertising spend and lost goodwill. Leveraging LLMs to help users fill in text, whether it’s by providing starter content, samples, or highly personalized tips, makes their lives easier. Now that AI is here to help, every textbox is an opportunity to help a customer through the challenge.

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