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Star-studded digital avatar startup Genies launches NFT fashion marketplace

TechCrunch LA

Digital avatar startup Genies , known its for high-profile partnerships with celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Migos and Cardi B, has just released its long-anticipated NFT storefront, “The Warehouse.” ” Genies CEO and founder Akash Nigam. Image Credits: Genies. Image Credits: Genies.

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Venture capitalists ‘like and subscribe’ to influencers

TechCrunch LA

The second phase was the emergence of influencer marketing, or connecting those influencers to brands to leverage their audiences … Now that influencer marketing has become an established part of the marketing playbook, we are in phase three: tools to help influencers further monetize their influence, like Cameo, and then manage their lives.”.

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The makers of the virtual influencer, Lil Miquela, snag real money from Silicon Valley

TechCrunch LA

The project that brud seems to be pursuing — turning celebrity into a virtual commodity; commenting on the unreality of the “real” entertainment industry by literally creating an unreal celebrity — is fascinating. Ephemeral, but infinite.

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Twiistup 6 Highlights

Both Sides of the Table

In SoCal we are also leaders in affiliate marketing (Commission Junction), Internet video (Hulu) and bringing local businesses online (ReachLocal). He displayed a deep mastering of the power of the Internet, direct marketing and Twitter to manage his business. Mark Suster, QD3, Brian Solis, Chamillionaire, Ian Rogers, Brian Zisk.

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Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

Corporations increasingly see social media as a key PR, communications and marketing medium. Focusing on the entertainment, automotive, technology, retail and financial sectors, Sam oversees all aspects of the groups advertising relationships in conjunction with Google Team managers and sales leads across the region.

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Digiday Mobile: The Future Of Mobile Media Live

Tech Zulu Event

How can marketers interact real-time with the hard-to-reach youth demographic? Where should marketers and investors place their bets? And how does the mobile ecosystem compare with the early days of interactive marketing via PCs? Checkout this amazing lineup of keynotes, panels, and talks during this high-level full day event.

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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

Loading… Markets. Loading… Market Data. 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.