Southern California Edison Blog

MAY 15, 2020

Users trying to stream video originating from a low latency network are likely to become frustrated as the media becomes slow to load and its quality becomes choppy. Media and content creation businesses expanding their services to meet future content needs require a network that can support growing media content demands.

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APRIL 30, 2020

West Hollywood-based Dear Media , which is developing a podcasting network focused on female voices, said on Thursday that it has raised $8M in a funding round. The funding came from private equity investor Magnet Companies. Dear Media is led by CEO Michael Bosstick, and the company was co-founded with Raina Penchansky.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. So can you successfully build a YouTube network? ” YouTube takes 45%.

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MARCH 11, 2016

Venice, California-based Rally Networks , a startup which uses free charging stations in public locations to help spread the word about mobile apps, has been selected for the new Virgin Media Accelerator that is launching in London.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Los Angeles-based OpenDrives, a developer of network attached storage (NAS) products for the enterprise, said on Thursday that it has raised $20M in a Series B funding round. According to the company, the new funding will go to grow the company and accelerate product development. The company has now raised $30M in total.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

Santa Monica-based Vertical Networks , a "mobile-first" content studio which was backed by Snap , has been acquired by New York-based entertainment and sports media company Whistle. Vertical Networks was founded by Elisabeth Murdoch. Both Veritlca Networks and Whistle develop content for Snap. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” If you are in the almost 30 percent of all small businesses who still ignore social media, you need to read the book by Dave Carroll, “ United Breaks Guitars.” Build your brand and expert visibility.

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APRIL 30, 2013

However, Mobigirl Media (www.mobigirlmedia.com), a new mobile advertising network, is looking to change that by specifically creating an ad network focused on girls. We caught up with Jennifer Noonan, one of the company''s founders, to learn more. We''re not the first mobile ad network. What are you all about?

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JANUARY 29, 2019

Now defunct, Los Angeles-based multi-channel content network Defy Media is unlikely to be able to pay the $1.7 million it owes more than 50 YouTube creators, after the company's shutdown in November, according to a report. Ally Bank said that Defy Media is being liquidated by its board of directors. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Los Angeles-based Jukin Media , a company which says it discovers, acquires, and distributes viral videos, has tapped technology veteran Lee Essner as the company''s new President and Chief Operating Officer. president executive content hollywood licensing video viral essner media jukin' READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Yellow , the accelerator program launched by Snap in 2018, has selected ten companies to join its latest cohort. The list of new companies include: Brightly — an Oakland, Calif.-based based media company angling to be the conscious consumer’s answer to Refinery29. Hardworkers — a Cambridge, Mass.

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DECEMBER 19, 2012

A new study of social media activity and e-commerce, compiled from Los Angeles social tools developer Social Annex , shows that social media is--not surprisingly--playing a far bigger role in online shopping this year. The company highlighted some of its result in an infographic (reproduced below). READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

Playa Vista-based VENN , which operates a streaming game network, has raised $26M in a Series A funding round, the company said on Tuesday. The funding was co-led by BITKRAFT Ventures and Nexstar Media Group, and also included Eldridge, WISE Ventures, Alumni Ventures Group, as well as the company's seed investors.

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APRIL 5, 2018

The company said it has named Mike DeMartino as Chief Financial Officer, and Anton Reut as Chief Product Officer & Executive Vice President of Operations. The company also said it has expended with a new international office in New Delhi, India, which has 10 new hires for the company. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 28, 2016

I’ve been online for nearly 30 years (yes, there was CompuServe and Prodigy before the www), blogging for 10 and using social media tools since the earliest days. I love to watch networks evolve, see how crowds gather and communicate and curate and share. The “half life” was very short. Of course there was good and bad to this also.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. Most entrepreneurs I know admit to a poor first media interaction, and many are still waiting for the instant replay. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

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Southern California Edison Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Networks play a vital role in supporting tech startup growth objectives. However, many small businesses may struggle with operational costs and scaling their networks effectively. Below you will learn about how managed solutions address the largest network-related challenges facing tech startups. Managing Network Costs.

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JULY 19, 2018

Los Angeles-based j2 Global , which has made an art out of buying small companies and incorporating them into a large portfolio of acquired companies, has acquired two more companies, saying this morning that it completed two more acquisitions in Q2. Financial details of the two acquisitions were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 7, 2016

Peter Csathy , the digital media veteran who was CEO of Manatt Digital Ventures for the last three yeras, said this morning that he has launched a brand new company, called CREATV Media. Csathy said the new venture is a media innovation, investment, and advisory firm.

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Tech.Co

OCTOBER 20, 2017

We asked him about building relationships and advice for founders needing to expand their network. What is one practical tip you’d give a young entrepreneur who is just setting out to build a professional network? There is no better network builder than providing value. What was the key to making this connection a lasting one?

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MAY 13, 2014

Los Angeles-based viral video company Jukin Media has raised a strategic funding round, for that company''s video entertainment network on YouTube, according to the company. Jukin Media''s YouTube channels include viral video channels FailArmy, JukinVideo, and CutiesNFuzzies. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 21, 2017

Los Angeles-based conference and digital media events operator Beautycon Media , which operates conference and events focused on fashion and beauty, has raised $9M in a Series A funding round. The funding came from A+E Networks, Live Nation, and Main Street Advisors. The company last raised funding in 2014.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 23, 2020

Too many entrepreneurs I meet in my role as a business advisor still seem to believe networking is all about selling and convincing everyone that what you have will change the world. Effective networkers are quick to empathize with other people, to understand their position and where they are coming from.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Adconion Media Group , the European advertising network firm which as significant operations in Los Angeles, said today that it has acquired smartclip , a European digital video advertising firm. Smartclip adds around 500 new publisher sites to Adconion's network. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 31, 2017

Los Angeles-based OWNZONES Media Network , a provider of technology for the motion pictures, television, and digital content market, said on Monday that it has launched a new product for delivering content over "over the top" (OTT) market. Pricing on the new product was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 12, 2020

The group occupies some familiar spaces for past investments, with a focus on niche social communities, mobile media tools and augmented reality. The 10 startups in Yellow’s third batch include: Brightly : a media platform and community that promotes ethical and sustainable brands. Nuggetverse : a web comics media startup.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 23, 2012

In case you don’t know, they are one of the biggest media companies in the world. That they own a large piece of The Discovery Network? I asked Andrew how companies can best work with Condé Nast and he gave the answers in the episode. 4:45 How do young entrepreneurs begin to work with a company like yours?

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APRIL 16, 2010

Los Angeles-based Break Media , the online operator of a network of sites focused on men, announced Friday morning that it has launched a new division focused on CPA, performance marketing. Break Media said that Apogee Media Network will focus on customer acquisition, email marketing, and social media for advertisers, on a CPA-basis.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Monday, October 17, 2016 -- TCOSC Special Networking Event. This special networking event features, Dushyant Sukhija, Author of the Silicon Valley best seller, “The Cisco Way: Leadership in the New Service Economy”, who will share some essential leadership skills to transform your company. See [link] (more)

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AUGUST 6, 2012

At least six, Southern California companies -- Nimble , ParkMe , Quarterly , Beachmint , Chromatik , and Dollar Shave Club -- have been named as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Brilliant Companies list today, a healthy share of the publication's annual look at the best ideas, hottest industries, and innovators.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Santa Monica-based Demand Media has announced a new head of the company''s domain name registration business this morning, saying it has named Steve Banfield as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the company''s Registrar Services business. Demand Media is in the midst of spinning off its domain name registrar business.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. People aren’t going to fundamentally change their media consumption patterns just as consumers don’t fundamentally change their diets.

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JUNE 18, 2014

Los Angeles-based viral video entertainment network Jukin Media is continuing to build out its executive team, saying today that it has named Jerry Boonstra as its new Chief Technology Officer, and Theresa Tran as its new Head of Product. jukin media viral video youtube content hollywood videos executive frequency cnet'

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JULY 24, 2014

Los Angeles-based multichannel content network Fullscreen is in the midst of selling itself to Otter Media , the joint venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group, according to reports. The Chernin Group is already part owner of Fullscreen, having backed the company in prior venture rounds. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Westlake Village-based GlobalWide Media , a provider of online affiliate marketing, display marketing, search engine marketing, and other services, has acquired Canadian firm Neverblue Media Company and AKMG , the firm said last week. GlobalWide Media is headed by Farshad Fardad. The deal was worth $40M in cash.

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Southern California Edison Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Enterprises trying to manage their own network often face challenges related to unreliable service, a lack of in-house expertise, and time-consuming maintenance. Local MNSPs can provide relief and reassurance that network needs are being met, from installation to monitoring. 4- Greater Network Reliability. 1- Cost Savings.

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AUGUST 16, 2015

Los Angeles-based Zealot Networks , the digital media company led by Danny Zappin, said last week that it has acquired Culver City-based AllScreen , a video syndication company. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Zealot said the buy will help it with both distribution and technology.

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