Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2021

At first this was limited to news sites that concentrated on a segment of a community, like West Seattle, but the concept is now being applied to advertising and promotion sites, blogging sites, and even legal services sites. Building content is costly and time-consuming. This is the old chicken-and-egg problem.

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TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Content Recommendations in Streaming Services While many streaming platforms suggest content based on viewing history, LLMs have the power to significantly elevate this experience. This category encompasses a vast array of content, from emails and text documents to social media posts.

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MARCH 24, 2015

At this point most people know you can learn just about anything online, but MentorMob founders Vince Leung and Kris Chinosorn found weeding through free online instruction to find quality content cumbersome and tedious. Each Guide contains a series of playlists that cover beginner to advanced topical knowledge. How does it work?

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Los Angeles-based Clicker Media , a provider of an online programming guide to Internet television, said today that it is publicly launching its site, Clicker.com today. The firm's site had not yet gone live as of the announcement. Tags: clicker television streaming internet content guide. READ MORE>>. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 19, 2014

Los Angeles-based online video guide service OVGuide.com , which is backed by Baroda Ventures, said today that it has launched a new application for Google Glass. The company said the app allows users to watch movie trailers, TV clips, college sports videos, celebrity news, and other content. OVGuide is headed by Sanjay Reddy.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Burbank-based MeFeedia , the online video guide suite, said today that it has added video site Vevo as its newest content provider. MeFeedia did not disclose any business terms between the companies, but said that Vevo's music videos and news will be featured in a "Vevo channel" on the site. READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

MAY 31, 2023

In this guide: Free Business Tools Best Communication Tools Best Cybersecurity Tools Best Project Management Tools Best Marketing Tools Best Financial Tools Best HR tools Best Sales Tools Next Steps: Moving Forward With a Solution Best Free Business Tools for Startups Not every startup will have a budget for smart software. From its 4.3-inch

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JULY 11, 2011

Santa Monica-based ThisNext , the social shopping and content site run by Matt Edelman, has scored a partnership with Lucky Magazine. According to ThisNext, the two have created a co-branded shopping site, which was launched Friday. Financial deatils of the partnership were not disclosed.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Pasadena-based 55Haitao.com , a Chinese shopping site which acts as a forum and shopping guide for Chinese consumers, has raised $15M in a Series A financing, the company said today. The company said it helps such e-commerce provider as Amazon.com, Drugstore.com, GNC.com and Ashford.com provide content tailored for Chinese consumers.

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MAY 3, 2011

San Diego-based ShowUHow , the startup headed by Kim Folsom developing video-based product guides for e-commerce sites and manufacturers, has rolled out an Android version of its platform. The firm said the Android mo bile application gives users access to its content via the mob ile platform. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 22, 2016

Carlsbad-based Business.com , the online business directory and information site which was most recently in the hands of JMI Equity, has been sold to New York-based content publisher Purch , the two said Wednesday afternoon. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Los Angeles-based OVGuide , the online video guide site backed by Baroda Ventures, said today that it has acquired Live Matrix , a provider of an online guide to live events on the web. OVGuide offers up an online guide to help users find video content, including movies, TV shows, viral videos, and other videos.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker Media , the online video guide service funded by Benchmark Capital and Redpoint Ventures, said that it has linked with the University of California, Los Angeles, with a branded version of the service specifically for UCLA students. Tags: clicker television internet content guide ucla school video.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

Burbank-based MeFeedia , the online video guide site run by Frank Sinton, said today that it has added Eytan Elbaz to the firm's advisory board. Tags: mefeedia eytan elbax applied semantics executive video content guide. Elbaz is one of the co-founders of Appled Semantics, the firm which developed Google AdSense.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Burbank-based Mefeedia , the online video guide site run by Frank Sinton, has bolstered its roster of advisors, saying today that it has added Bedi A. He also served at Gemstar-TV Guide International and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Tags: mefeedia content hollywood video guide executive studio. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Burbank-based MeFeedia , the online video guide site run by Frank Sinton, said Thursday that it has updated its Android app. According to the firm, it has improved thumbnails and layout on the software, expanded the number of devices it supports, as well as increased the amount of content in categories.

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JULY 18, 2011

Los Angeles-based Fandango , the online movie guide and ticket site, said today that it has launched a new app which runs on Samsung Smart TVs and Smart Blu-ray players. Fandango has tapped Related Content Database, inc. RCDb) for the app.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

Irvine-based Local.com , which operates a network of local search sites, said today that it has upgraded the technology behind its sites. The firm said that it expects the enhancements to improve its search advertising relevance across its Local.com site and network. READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

JUNE 22, 2021

Understand the costs with our complete Shopify Pricing Guide. With the new program, publishers will be able to include links in articles, videos, and other forms of content to send readers to products from any of Shopify's merchants — whether they're Kim Kardashian, or a local jewellery designer. Considering Shopify?

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MAY 14, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker.com , the online video programming startup backed by JAFCO Ventures, Benchmark, and Redpoint, said Thursday afternoon that it has added a new "People Page" feature to the site. The firm said the feature allows users of the site to discover programs related to actors, writers, producers, and directors in searches.

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MARCH 2, 2011

Santa Monica-based Mahalo , the online human-curated news and search site headed by Jason Calacanis, has cut 10 percent of its staff, according to reports. Google said last week that it had made significant changes to its algorithm to downgrade what it considered low-quality pages, which was expected to hit "content farms".

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. Authority – the guiding light. 3 out of 4 people like getting exclusive offers that they can redeem via Facebook or other sites. Liking – builds bonds and trust.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

Los Angeles-based My Damn Channel , an online site which features professionally produced, humorous and other video content, announced a $4.4M Tags: mydamnchannel damn channel venture capital content video online professional hollywood. funding round today. The firm also has operations in New York. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 29, 2011

According to the two, they are in a three-year partnership, which will provide outdoor enthusiasts with information on recreation locations on REI's website, as well as connect shoppers with gear on Demand's Trails.com web site. Financial details of the collaboration were not disclosed.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Why does twitter analytics considered as the “Holy Grail” for every content marketer? Do take note that this is only based on users who viewed your tweet using Twitter’s android and iOS apps, or through their official site. This will guide you to be more effective in your future marketing strategies. Let’s take a look.

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JUNE 23, 2010

Microsoft's search engine, Bing , is enhancing its searches for an area of interest to lots of Southern California firms--entertainment and media content. According to Bing, it has released a new version of its site which focuses on music, gaming, movies, and TV. Tags: hollywood content entertainment microsoft bing.

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JANUARY 17, 2011

Burbank-based MeFeedia , the online video guide site headed by Frank Sinton, said Friday that it has partnered with social networking site Bebo. READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

MAY 26, 2020

Amazon used its popular affiliate program to spur additional growth, getting reviewers and publishing sites – including us here at Tech.co – to link to Amazon in exchange for a small payout whenever a reader bought something by following that link. See our full guide on How to Make Money from a Website.

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AUGUST 16, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker , the online video guide site run by former Ask.com CEO Jim Lanzone, said today that it has launched a new comment feature, and also partnered with Showtime on a new promotion. The comment feature appears to work almost identically to comments on such sites as Facebook. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2015

Pull your audience with content. With online marketing, marketers produce great content to pull the audience towards their brand. Content marketing plays a big role here because it is the content that makes a brand relevant. Post content that puts emphasis on what your brand stands for. Focus on customers.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2010

West Hollywood-based Citysearch , the online business guide owned by IAC, said late Friday that it has created a new advertising network called CityGrid. According to Citysearch, the new content and advertising network aggregates advertisers from a number of partners, enhances that content, and distributes that through partner web sites.

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JANUARY 15, 2019

Ekahau operates an online site which provides Wi-Fi and wireless design planning resources, and was based in Virginia; Castle Connolly operates an online website that provides a guides to doctors, and was based in New York.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker Media , the firm developing online video programming guides for the Internet, said today that it has raised $11M more in a Series B investment round. Clicker's web site indexes and searches the web for video, providing a structured catalog of programming. The firm is headed by former Ask.com CEO Jim Lanzone.

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

I actually just got a chance to do this in Portland, and I got to test all of the content coming in from my Portland guides on Urbandig, which I thought was very empowering. There are lots of knowledgeable people that we find to write these guides--people who grew up there, and who are experts in the area. When did you launch?

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DECEMBER 15, 2010

Los Angeles-based Clicker , the Internet TV guide run by Jim Lanzone, said this morning that it has launched an update to its service, which includes such features as site-wide integration with Facebook and personalized recommendations. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 28, 2011

Los Angeles-based SheKnows , the women's media site run by Evolve Media, said this morning that it has launched a new social media, community features for the service. SheKnows said the new feature is the first of several social products to be launching this year, around its city guide, as well as pregnancy and parenting products.

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AUGUST 6, 2012

The company went from a venture backed high tech startup to an IPO as a publicly traded firm, and over its time has battled the perception of being a "content farm", suffered through Google and its Panda update, and now has emerged as a major content partner for Google, via YouTube. Our whole goal is to create content for real life.

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