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Netflix employees stage a trans solidarity walkout, pose list of demands

TechCrunch LA

Netflix employees staged a walkout yesterday in response to the company’s handling of a Dave Chappelle special that premiered on October 5. At the same time, Los Angeles-based trans activist Ashlee Marie Preston hosted a rally in solidarity with Netflix workers participating in the walkout.

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Use video whenever possible.

Berkonomics

Yes, most of that is from NetFlix and YouTube and others delivering entertainment content. Email readers, continue here.] Each video, especially those on the front page of a site, must be compelling, to the point, and short. Ninety percent of all traffic on the Internet is in video form.

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Why an Atlanta-based Black influencer collective swapped their collab house for a studio

TechCrunch LA

What if an influencer collective could be truly collaborative, rather than fodder for a depressing Netflix reality show ? My company Putta Crown On It has the opportunity to have a place to do classes, promotional shoots and more,” Sykes told TechCrunch via email. Image Credits: Robiiiworld (Brandy Merriweather via BStarPR).

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Can Blip.TV Change The Indie Production Market On The Web?

Tech Zulu Event

Netflix, Hulu, and even YouTube and other content streaming sites have all but obliterated the independent DVD rental business of yesterday. Yes, Netflix has a huge arm in the rental business and Redbox is pretty popular, but you’ll find the titles are probably pretty limited if you like the good indie stuff. To date, Blip.tv

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Dealflicks Help Theaters Fill Their Seats Last Minute

Tech Zulu Event

Everything from Skyfall in a packed auditorium on opening night to It’s a Wonderful Life on Netflix to Ponyo in an art house on a small screen. Checkout, then show the email confirmation to the box office using your phone or by printing it out. Loves to follow financial market, huge Boston celtics fan. We love movies.

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Tech Titans Peter Thiel, Matt Jacobson, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Mich Mathews, Elon Musk Buy Homes in Los Angeles

SoCal Delicious

In growing numbers, Silicon Valley executives—long based in tech strongholds like Santa Clara and Palo Alto—are buying homes in Los Angeles, as the lines between the technology and entertainment businesses grow blurrier. the entertainment industry. WSJs Lauren Schuker Blum shows us around. than in other parts of the city.

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Why recurring revenues increase your company’s value

Berkonomics

Call it the Netflix effect. But most of us are willing to pay as these products, apps and services have become ingrained into our regular usage, entertainment and especially in the protection of our systems. The massive shift in revenue models in recent years. Can you convert your model without losing your customer base?