socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2011

Los Angeles-based Hulu said last night that its Hulu Plus service is headed to Android mobile phones, and also to Vizio's HDTV platform. According to Hulu CEO Jason Kilar at CES last yesterday, Hulu is looking to bring Hulu Plus to Android phones running Android OS 2.2 READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Los Angeles-based Hulu said Tuesday that the video site is in new distribution partnerships with both Roku and Tivo. Roku is a maker of set-top boxes, and Tivo is a developer of digital video recorders and related services. Tags: hulu roku tivo digital video content hollywood streaming television. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 31, 2015

Los Angeles-based streaming television site Hulu scored a major win this weekend, and has inked a deal with television network Epix , after Netflix said it would not renew and existing deal with Epix for its content. Epix--known for its Hollywood movie lineup--is a joint venture of MGM, Lions Gate Entertainment, and Paramount. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2011

Irvine-based VIZIO , which makes HDTV products, said today that it has added Hulu Plus , the premium subscription service of Los Angeles-based Hulu, as well as BLOCKBUSTER On Demand, to its connected television line. Business details between the firm were not announced. and purchases from $5.99 to $19.99.

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L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 28, 2017

SpaceX Hyperloop competition winner goes 201 miles per hour, crowdfunding platform FlashFunders Inc. acquired and Hulu Live TV service adds the CW.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

We are a holistic health platform that approaches things as more of a holistic health medical journal — everything is backed by science.”. launching today, is an invite-only subscription-based platform for holistic healthcare providers to list their services and share knowledge. Berlincourt and Kensh?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

[link] Why (and who) she thinks will pay for premium Quibi content In a world of Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and YouTube, why would a customer choose to pay the $4.99 To time-restrict content requires an entirely new platform, one that only Quibi can support to date. monthly subscription (or $8 ad free) for Quibi?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Thus the subscription model (low fixed monthly payments), has become the norm for new products and services. By providing access to a large variety of titles, like NetFlix with streaming movies, or Hulu for TV shows, with new content added regularly, there is always a reason to keep up your subscription. Private club model.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 10, 2013

Content is king, and local startup Yekra has just secured $3 million in funding for their digital rights distribution service for the every man. Yekra also allows creators to establish an exclusivity rights period and set up distribution to other platforms including Netflix and Hulu Plus. The company has been funded for $3.1M

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2020

Thus the subscription model (low fixed monthly payments), has become the norm for new products and services. By providing access to a large variety of titles, like NetFlix with streaming movies, or Hulu for TV shows, with new content added regularly, there is always a reason to keep up your subscription. Private club model.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Distribber.com isa new-model flat-fee distribution service that places independent films on digital sales platforms such as iTunes, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and Cable VOD while allowing filmmakers to keep 100% of their revenue. Visit TechZulu for full story.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Does the world need another, online streaming media service for movies and television? As it turns out, as we thought about that, we started looking for partners to help us build a platform. It turns out that Technicolor had already been separately developing a platform for digital media distribution. So, they just ave up.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2013

The beauty of platform is fans are signing into Facebook when fans engage with films on our site, and those film makers are collecting valuable data and page profiles on their audience. Who is the ideal audience for this service--studios, independents, others? Where's the service now? We're targeting just below the big six.

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socalTECH

JULY 1, 2014

Bryce Clemmer: We were studying this area, and two things that jumped out at me was data that was showing digital audio platforms were exponentially increasing in terms of usage, and at the same time, digital video platforms, such as YouTube, were also exponentially increasing. What were you doing before Vadio?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 6, 2012

In the “long tail” you can become enormously valuable if you’re a platform. Netflix, Hulu & HBO Go are coming from the opposite direction – the Head End. ” That is why Hulu has invested so much in building its Hulu Plus subscription service. Sadly, no Kindle edition).

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Right now they’re the leading platform for streaming movies. Hulu is the leading player for streaming television. Frankly, I’m surprised Netflix doesn’t buy Hulu. this service will continue. Who says that “all you can eat&# pricing is the right one for a streaming service? No time soon.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 3, 2014

In the world of many online television, movie, and video sites, scores of music streaming services, and other entertainment content, it''s often a difficult task to find what you really want to watch, listen to, or read. We''ve got a really great group testing it, and we''re excited to add more service next year based on feedback.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Note that I didn’t say there will be total “convergence&# – but I believe the services will inter-operate. So without my weighing into the pro’s / con’s of this I can say that I believe it will capture a large segment of the market but leave room for “open platforms&# to play a big role.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2016

In long-form online video, companies were also broad in nature: Hulu, Netflix, Amazon and Apple TV. Consumers have a limited number of hours in the day so the distributors compete for share of mind and while they can sign up for multiple services there are some natural limitations, which causes a battle for the share of wallet.

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socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2011

What we're giving companies, is a platform to create, manage, and measure perks for all of their employees. I have a number of investments tackling the SMB space, including InDinero and Postling, all creating platforms to help small and medium sized businesses in some distinct way. There's a fairly complex platform we've patented.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

They incumbents might provide terrible products or services that you think you can better. Or maybe you’re trying to dramatically change the way TV is consumed, like Boxee or TV advertising works on the Internet, like Hulu. If I understand correctly it was initially a platform for sending SMS messages to friends via a website.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2015

Thus the subscription model (low fixed monthly payments), is rapidly becoming the norm for new products and services. By providing access to a large variety of titles, like NetFlix with streaming movies, or Hulu for TV shows, with new content added regularly, there is always a reason to keep up your subscription. Private club model.

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socalTECH

MARCH 12, 2013

The company--which is in the business of operating a content delivery network (CDN) to accelerate the delivery of web graphics, multimedia, applications, and more to end users-- recently disclosed it more than doubled its revenues in 2012, and has grown to over 230 employees--all due to a huge amount of demand for CDN services by its customers.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 20, 2012

The platform allows users to sync content and commands across all four screens — the smartphone, tablet/pad, computer and TV. There was an inkling of the changes to be when interactive TV services like NetFlix, Hulu and On Demand debuted as frenemies to traditional TV viewing. He says TVSync solves this problem.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 9, 2016

It's really the home of a broad base of services to help media and tech companies develop new opportunities, and accelerate their success. The question for all of these, is how do you differentiate your subscription service. Twitter started as a mini blogging platform, but now it also wants to become more of a media company.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

This potential merger is another example of media companies getting together in what seems like a monopolistic way that still might find itself as prey for market innovation of the future; like Hulu for example. Tige and I discuss an excellent blog post written by the CEO of Hulu (Jason Kilar) on the future of advertising.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2016

Thus the subscription model (low fixed monthly payments), is rapidly becoming the norm for new products and services. By providing access to a large variety of titles, like NetFlix with streaming movies, or Hulu for TV shows, with new content added regularly, there is always a reason to keep up your subscription. Private club model.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 24, 2013

As President of Game Development and Operations at SGN, a leading cross platform game developer and distributor, Josh Yguado is responsible for development, marketing, and operations for all games. He joined SGN from Fox where he was Vice President of Business Development and worked on the acquisition of MySpace and the launch of Hulu.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 9, 2015

When you break this entire issue down to its bare bones, the only businesses that are going to be hurt by this ruling are the major Internet service providers such as AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast. Premium users who are wealthier and can spend more money for the exact same service, and the rest of us back in steerage who are out of luck.

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socalTECH

JUNE 13, 2019

That was the first time I raised any kind of capital, $600,000 in capital, for a social gifting platformback when Facebook was very generous with data. Every single TV service online, from Hulu, to Netflix, and on requires people to search and find content, and really makes people work.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

People rightly recognize that comments on blogs are just a form of a stream and thus the growth of open commenting platforms like Disqus and IntenseDebate. Advertising is also what allows you to watch Hulu for free, use Yahoo! Finance and a host of other wonderful services brought to you by their sponsors.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

But we're also technology focused, looking primarily at consumer facing software and services firms in digital media. I was looking to transition to a platform that focused on digital media, and Saban has a strong legacy in that area. What's your prior experience and how'd you get into this? What's your ideal investment opportunity?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

But we're also technology focused, looking primarily at consumer facing software and services firms in digital media. I was looking to transition to a platform that focused on digital media, and Saban has a strong legacy in that area. What's your prior experience and how'd you get into this? What's your ideal investment opportunity?

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Jason Nazar

JUNE 18, 2009

Work with the studios to have premium Hulu-ish content prominently branded and for sale. MySpace HAS followers, what it doesn’t have are people excited to promote themselves on their platform. Amazon’s Mechanical Turk is an amazing service that that enables the exchange of micro payments for any variety of activity.

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SoCal Delicious

MARCH 1, 2010

Surprisingly, Hollywood hasnt played a major role in the formation of new companies, which have tended to be in less glamorous though more lucrative areas like lead-generation and service (with obvious exceptions like JibJab and Hulu, a joint venture of Fox and NBC). startup scene so hot. And what happened in L.A. Register Now!

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