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MAY 3, 2011

San Diego-based Sony Online Entertainment has tallied the number of accounts which have been compromised by hackers on the firm's online game service, saying that it has found that personal information from approximately 24.6 million SOE accounts may have been stolen.

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Entertainment San Diego Web Sites 157

socalTECH

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Santa Monica-based TV Time , a developer of an app which lets users report information about their engagement with TVs and movies, has acquired New York City-based Mediamorph , according to the two companies. Mediamorph is a provider of entertainment content distribution and tracking services.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

In this solo episode we meet up with Royce Disini and talk about Mobcrush , mobile gaming, live streaming, and content creator entertainment in Los Angeles. Media Sponsor: SOCALTECH - High Tech News and Information for Southern California. Produced by: Jeff Martin CEO and Founder of Collective Genius and Lead by Change.

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MARCH 2, 2017

According to the two companies, the 24/7 streaming channel will provide news, information and entertainment focused on the global eSports and Gaming lifestyle. Financial details of the deal between Cinedigm and WHAM were not announced.

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socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2020

We try to make it very easy for the average consumer to get more financial information, content, and ultimately, product, in the financial industry. We wanted to make the topics, information, and content relevant to people as they came into the ecosystem. Stackin recentlyraised $12.6M What is Stackin'?

Content 124

Content Social Media Startup Artificial Inteligence 124

socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2014

We make it really easy for consumers to compare information across similar retailers, and find the best deals. For a consumer, that makes it difficult to find and compare information. All of them offer the same kind of coupon information for a store or category, but many of those sites that show up have very poor results.

Internet Brands 257

Internet Brands Content Startup Sites 257

socalTECH

JANUARY 12, 2018

Online movie information site IMDb --which is owned by Amazon.com--said Thursday that it is launching its very own, weekly show, which will be produced and filmed in Studio City. IMDb said the new series will provide a "unique perspective on the week in entertainment". READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

And investing in content companies won’t return money! Costs of product on YouTube content is literally 99% cheaper than traditional TV and; Distribution of content can now go viral and can predictably distributed via social networks. For once content is becoming like selling clothes on Gilt Groupe. Come on, Mark.

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Hollywood Content Yahoo Java 374

SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 21, 2009

Thursday, August 27, 2009 -- Guarding your Ones and Zeroes - Securing Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Content. See [link] (more).

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Develop viral content. Someone has to design and create those entertaining or informative messages that are designed to be passed along in an exponential fashion, often electronically or by e-mail. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the Web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs.

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Marketing Startup SEM Blogging 139

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Further acknowledging that the firm has lost its former status as the center of the social networking universe, MySpace announced Thursday afternoon that it is now allowing its users to port information, likes, and interests from users' Facebook profiles over to MySpace.

Entertainment 170

Entertainment Social Network Content Sites 170

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

In a move into creating its own video content, Los Angeles-based Fandango , the movie ticketing and movie information site, said this morning that it plans its first ever, original video development slate. Karger was previously at Entertainment Weekly. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 3, 2010

GotCast allows users to submit their profiles, photos, and information in hopes of getting casted for entertainment positions. Tags: talent casting hollywood content hollyscoop award streamies streamy. The new guaranteed roles are for a red carpet host for The Streamy Awards, and a host for Hollyscoop's TV show and web site.

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Hollywood News Entertainment Sites 237

socalTECH

JANUARY 8, 2020

Now, we've taken what we've learned about developing an impassioned audience, and creating content that they would find interesting in the long term, and engaging them in a different format than print, or on the web, or in the form of events and clubs that we've done before. On the fun side, we have different show in the entertainment world.

Media 150

Media Report Advertising Content 150

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Sony released much--but not all--of its quarterly results information today, delaying its overall earnings report for its Q3 FY2014, due to the devastating cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment in November. hollywood content earnings korea north cyberattack sony' The hacking at Sony has been blamed on North Korea.

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Hollywood Entertainment Report Content 100

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JUNE 28, 2010

Los Angeles-based HitFix , an online web site focused on entertainment news and information, has raised $1.6M Hitfix focuses on news, interviews and commentary on all aspects of entertainment. Tags: hitfix venture capital online news entertainment content hollywood yuri pikover. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Coast Angels Southern California News Entertainment 145

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Los Angeles-based HitFix , the entertainment news publisher headed by Jen Sargent, said today that it has launched its first Android app, called Find Your Fix. The app also ties into content from HitFix, including both articles and videos. The app is free. HitFix is venture backed by the Tech Coast Angels and Golden Seeds.

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Tech Coast Angels News Entertainment Content 124

socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2010

According to GotCast, it is launching a casting challenge for Sony Computer Entertainment America and 51 Minds Entertainment for the second season of "The Tester", an original reality series which pits video game players against each other for the ultimate prize of becoming a quality assurance game tester for the PlayStation.

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Hollywood .Net Entertainment Demand 185

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Despite the proximity to Hollywood and the entertainment world, in the world of Southern California startups, actually combining the two world is quite difficult. NowLive is trying to do just that, leveraging both technology and the entertainment world to build its business. Who are your customers? It's all part of the same vision.

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Paramount Entertainment Hollywood Content 187

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In a world of digital video, whats the best way to distribute and monetize that streaming video content? San Diego-based uCast Global (www.ucastglobal.com), backed by Gary Winnick, is looking to tackle that entire area of content distribution, and is led by startup veteran Dr. Kanaan Jemili.

Content 113

Content Startup Mobile Platform 113

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 18, 2019

Along the way, we found ourselves constantly surprised by unanticipated applications that suddenly appeared and gained huge adoption across the Internet; this was the case with email, the World Wide Web, peer-to-peer file sharing, user generated content, Napster, YouTube, Instagram, social networking, etc.

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UCLA Social Media Social Network Santa Barbara 253

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2023

We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ).

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Startup Education Entrepreneur Tool 108

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

According to USC, the new lab--backed by IBM, Verizon, the Levi's brand and Mattel--will focus on the areas of geolocation, social networking, digital entertainment, gaming behavior and transmedia. READ MORE>>.

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USC Media Journal Social Network 180

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2022

In my role as a mentor to entrepreneurs and an angel investor, I find that too many are stuck in this myth that a good pitch, and good marketing content, should consist of more product features, and more hype on customer benefits. We all want to be entertained. We yearn for things that engage our senses, and give us hope.

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Startup Social Media Guide Content 117

socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2010

According to SheKnows, the new site--the SheKnows City Guide --will provide information on destinations and attractions for active women and mothers. SheKnows said the new site will serve "busy, active women and mothers" who don't necessarily have time to research exercise and entertainment options. READ MORE>>.

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Guide AtomicOnline Los Angeles Activity 147

socalTECH

JULY 20, 2011

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based HitFix (www.hitfix.com) an online news site focused on entertainment, announced it had raised $2M in a funding round. The firm's CEO and co-founder, Jennifer Sargent , has an interesting background, most recently serving as an executive at Variety/Reed Business Information. Everyone knows this.

News 173

News Entertainment Startup Bertelsmann 173

Berkonomics

MAY 30, 2019

We are constantly bombarded by ads in multiple types of media, to the extent that we most often tune them out unless particularly entertaining from the first moment (eight seconds.). But people still read, hear and see stories they can identify with, and content providers still need content.

Case Study 120

Case Study Study Custom Customer 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2022

Marketing media content from real customers in real time is now commonplace via sites like Yelp, Foursquare, and online reviews. These usually provide a customer’s first impression of your offering, and should not be blatantly self-promotional, but instead informative, educational, and even entertaining. Real customers.

Marketing 127

Marketing Framework Social Media Media 127

socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Los Angeles-based TubeFilter , a provider of news and information about the online entertainment industry, said today that it has acquired Tilzy.TV, a provider of web TV entertainment reviews and news. Tags: acquisition merger tilzy hollywood content tubefilter. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Hollywood 100

Hollywood News Entertainment Acquisition 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Our online solution combines both scientific methodology, as well as highly produced, entertaining, professional development content around education and awareness of unconscious bias. Sometimes, it's just content presented online. Michele Ruiz: In the last year and a half, we have been putting together our product and content.

Content 150

Content Training Education Outsource Development 150

socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2017

Our interview this morning is with Milana Rabkin , co-founder of Stem , a new startup which is developing a financial application which helps musicians and other content creators automate payments to members of their creative team. They can use Stem as a platform to distribute that content. How does that work?

Startup 140

Startup Content Metrics Platform 140

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2018

Los Angeles-based mobile game studio Jam City has opened up pre-registration for its new, mobie game, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery , saying that fans can now be informed when the game will be available. Interactive Entertainment. Jam City also released a new game trailer for the highly anticipated game.

Mobile 79

Mobile Entertainment Los Angeles Angel 79

socalTECH

AUGUST 9, 2016

CITIC Guoan Information Industry Co Ltd, NetEase, CMC Holdings, SoftBank Corp., VMS Investment Group, Founder H Fund, China Asset (Holdings) Limited, Spectrum 28, along with Formation Group, Time Warner Investments, Comcast Ventures, Stephen Ross's RSE Ventures, Mandalay Entertainment CEO Peter Guber, The Madison Square Garden Co.,

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Invest Funding Technology 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The company said the numbers came via Chart-Track, retail customer sell-through information and internal company estimates. The firm said it believes that the launch will be the biggest entertainment launch of the year, given those estimates. The newest Call of Duty title went on sale on November 13th. READ MORE>>.

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Activision Santa Monica Entertainment Sales 164

socalTECH

AUGUST 2, 2013

Yapert raised a funding round a few weeks ago from the Tech Coast Angels, Desert Angeles, and Pasadena Angels for its mobile apps, which consolidates news and information about your favorite interests. You can go to your particular interests, pick your favorite brands and entertainers, and favorite them. How did the company start?

Mobile 159

Mobile Startup Entertainment Tech Coast Angels 159

socalTECH

MAY 30, 2013

These days, they''re now generating more and more of their own content, often on their phones. We''ve built an application, which is invite-only, which is a content system for our clients, and makes it easy to create content and share it everywhere. What does that mean? That''s coming up later in summer.

Content 174

Content Media Startup Entertainment 174

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2020

We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ).

Entrepreneur 137

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Education 137