SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 31, 2010

Saturday, February 6, 2010 -- New Media Revenue Models: Growing Greenbacks in the Digital Ecosystem. The New Media ecosystem is growing rapidly with content distribution networks, mobile devices and social networks connecting and interconnecting consumers like never before. Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum.

Media 100

Media Enterprise Forum CalTech Social Network 100

socalTECH

JUNE 14, 2012

THe firm said that SMI Corporation Limited , a Chinese entertainment and media company operating the Stellar International Cineplex brand, will equip 100 screens across its network with RealD's technology. Financial impact of the win was not announced.

Screening 124

Screening Entertainment Los Angeles Report 124

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Those who are more involved in traditional entertainment are seeing a major shift online which is why an additional one-day seminar was created to coincide with Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood as a partnership called, Idea to Screen. That said, YouTube Network Fullscreen platform is blazing this new trail with 2.5

Hollywood 100

Hollywood Screening Ideas Entertainment 100

socalTECH

MAY 10, 2011

Carlsbad-based Scentsa , a developer of an out-of-home advertising network, has scored a Series A funding from San Diego private equity fund Huntington Capital , Huntington said Tuesday. Size of the equity funding deal was not disclosed.

Funding 145

Funding San Diego Advertising Screening 145

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2009

Last Week, Calabasas-based Masher Media announced it had received a round of angel funding from the Tech Coast Angels to fund its development of MyMiniPeeps (www.myminipeeps.com), a virtual world for children. They're looking for deeper social networking, and more of a gaming element on sites. What's special about your virtual world?

Media 150

Media Tech Coast Angels Social Network Content 150

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2010

If your startup can’t be bothered with social media, or has no plan to take advantage of it, then you are definitely at risk these days. They also identify clearly the five key social media mistakes that business often make, along the following lines: Diving in without a strategic plan. Not having a social media policy.

Social Media 85

Social Media Media Startup Content 85

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

If your startup can’t be bothered with social media, or has no plan to take advantage of it, then you are definitely at risk these days. They also identify clearly the five key social media mistakes that I often see, along the following lines: Diving in without a strategic plan. Not having a social media policy.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Startup Tips 93

socalTECH

JANUARY 23, 2013

We dropped in recently, and found a screening session for the Tech Coast Angels; a number of former StartEngine, MuckerLab, and LaunchpadLA startups in residence; not more than a few startup founders wandering the halls; and a long list of upcoming technology networking events on the calendar. We just see so much potential.

Google 253

Google Tech Coast Angels Screening Santa Monica 253

socalTECH

JUNE 20, 2013

Two local, next generation media companies--Youtube network Fullscreen , and production studio FishBowl Worldwide Media --said today that they''ve linked up in a deal to bring the America''s Funniest Home Videos (AFV) brand to YOuTube.

Hollywood 147

Hollywood Screening Entertainment Media 147

socalTECH

JUNE 18, 2009

Santa Monica-based Outcast , and Irvine-based AdtekMedia , the operator of out-of-home advertising network PumpTop TV, said today that the two firms have created a new, joint venture focused on at-the-pump displays. The two firms said the joint venture would streamline media buying for customers.

Screening 100

Screening Santa Monica Advertising News 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 15, 2008

El Segundo-based Ripple, which operates a network of retail digital displays featuring content and advertising, said earlier this week that the firm has partnered with On The Go Media Network. and Robeks for its information screens. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

El Segundo 100

El Segundo Sales Draper Screening 100

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 30, 2011

And as Jon Steinberg of Buzzfeed points out, the CTRs for social media banner ads are just 0.08%. We believe that the structural industry changes will continue to create big opportunities for technology firms that enable the changes in media consumption for television, radio, inbound calls, online & social media.

Advertising 352

Advertising Media Social Media Screening 352

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 7, 2009

After years of dialog on mobile convergence, what has actually converged on the mobile platform is the high quality experience, spurred by innovations in Media Content (Video, Music, Movies, T.V.), This forum brings together media companies, application developers, device manufacturers, networking and O.S.

Mobile 100

Mobile UCLA Screening Media 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 3, 2008

Santa Monica-based Fuelcast, which operates an advertising network at gas stations, said Thursday that it has merged with Bhootan, which provides out-of-home media at retail stores, to create a new company called Outcast. and McDonald's.

Advertising 100

Advertising Santa Monica Screening Networking 100

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 25, 2015

Until recently, three legacy providers (Sizmek, PointRoll and Google’s DoubleClick) have dominated the rich media market. But that’s changing with a new crop of rich media platforms disrupting the ecosystem with new mobile and non-standard rich media ad formats, one of which – Jetpack – is located right here in Santa Monica.

Advertising 40

Advertising Media Mobile Buzznet 40

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2010

Our basic value proposition to the mobile networks or content aggregators who pay for our solution, is we increase content flow through and revenue, by more effectively merchandising that content. What happened with smart phones, is consumers are buying more and more applications, but a screen can only fit a dozen icons.

Content 189

Content Screening Mobile Custom 189

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Los Angeles-based Break Media , which operates a online network of web properties focused on men, announced this morning that it is teaming up with Quantcast to collect demographic information about its sites. The service will collect demographic data about who is viewing the firm's web videos.

Break.com 100

Break.com Screening Web Content 100

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2013

One of those is Hollywood-based FilmBreak (www.filmbreak.com), which is applying the world of social networking, media, and the Internet to help film-makers gain access to the analytics and insights they need to better market their films. Lots of them were in online media and entertainment. That's really the core focus for us.

Hollywood 256

Hollywood CTO Hire Social Media Platform 256

socalTECH

JANUARY 22, 2009

Los Angeles-based Access 360 and production company Endemol USA said Thursday that the two firms have partnered on a new series, which will run on Access 360's media network. Access 360, develops content for in-store, retail media displays for retailers such as f.y.e.,

Screening 113

Screening Content Media Los Angeles 113

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 15, 2013

Cooliris, with its new partnerships, improved user customizability and deeper integration with popular photo sources, has a strengthened market position as the complete media hub for photo discovery and sharing. Localized Content Chinese & Russian Market. Discover New Photos by Searching For Hashtags.

Networking 76

Networking Content Screening Services 76

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 24, 2013

inch full HD (1080p) screen and HTC Sense innovations. HTC BlinkFeed provides customized content and real-time updates streamed live on your home screen. It can be set up in a few simple steps and gives you the ability to access electronic program guides and control a receiver and home theatre right from your phone’s screen.

Screening 106

Screening Social Media Guide Hollywood 106

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 19, 2011

The top line is available storage (S), the middle line represents processing power (following Moore’s law) or (P) and the bottom line is the Network (N). In other words, our mobile devices are all powerful and the network that they connect into sucks. Social networking is peaking.

Web 355

Web HTML Mobile Social Network 355

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 13, 2015

NAB Show is the world’s largest electronic media show covering the creation, management and delivery of content across all platforms. With more than 98,000 attendees from 150 countries and 1,700+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment. What’s NMX? What’s NAB?

Blogging 40

Blogging Social Media Social Network Content 40

socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Yet a tiny 13 person company called Instagram, leveraged the massive growth of mobile to create a new social network. Media and Entertainment has seen more barriers to entry being broken down. In Entertainment, we're seeing more and more people prefer their iPad over the Big Screen experience.

Technical Review 223

Technical Review Southern California Incubator High Tech 223

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 28, 2014

Fact: social media is among the top most powerful communication tools today. Pew Internet Project’s research on Social Networking reports that as of January 2014, 74% of online adults use social networking sites. Digital Insights reports in their 2014 Social Media statistics that Facebook has 1.01 And why is that?

Snapchat 82

Snapchat Social Media Social Network Media 82

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Neville Spiteri is co-founder of Venice-based WEMO Media (www.wemomedia.com), a new, digital studio whose flagship product is TheBlu (www.theblu.com) an online, interactive experience focused on the world's oceans. Our focus is really what we refer to as globally shared media. We spoke with Neville about the company: What is theBlu?

Cloud Computing 208

Cloud Computing Web Entertainment Media 208

Tech.Co

MARCH 9, 2020

Take a long breakfast, or maybe even go for a walk to get a healthy break from your screen. If you want to have any chance of securely implementing a remote work policy at your business, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is as close to a necessity as you can get. But even with a genuine network, there are risks.

Tips 157

Tips Software Review Study Email 157

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The screen gets really hot as its pressed up to your cheek and so I find myself just putting my ear up to the speaker. So grin and bear it by keeping your cheek on the hot screen? Well, that might trigger unwanted clicking on your home screen too. That being said, the Samsung Galaxy Mega is NOT a phone. Final thoughts?

Screening 91

Screening Press Slides Email 91

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 29, 2013

Despite my occasional ranting, (see The Worst Networking Call Ever ), I like people and I enjoy making new connections. Screen First – If you believe that an introduction has a low likelihood of netting either party a substantive gain, dissuade the person requesting the introduction. Don’t get me wrong. Indispensable Matchmaking.

Email 256

Email RSS Social Media .Net 256

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

It means the “ torso TV ” consumption patterns will be more important than the head or the long tail for the next era of media companies. You should only worry about this if you’re a large, traditional media company with fat margins. Media in an age of: low-cost capture from mobile devices. We are the media.

Startup 380

Startup Media Content Platform 380

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

You might be aware of their products – perhaps having seen their digital media signs in your favorite local restaurant or bar, but what you might not know is their compelling founders’ story and unique company culture. ” The large social media screen is Enplug, five iterations later. Focus on Value, Not Advertising.

Social Media 106

Social Media Startup Screening Advertising 106

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 21, 2011

Digital Media was an obvious theme because it’s one in which LA (where I’m based) and NY (where I spend a lot of time) have strong assets, companies and management teams. While the media industry is driven by a combination of subscriptions and advertising – it’s clear that the latter plays a unique role in media.

Mobile 329

Mobile Advertising Media Marketing 329

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 15, 2012

One for each of the main Hero Screens you have in your application. A Hero Screen is defined as a major application screen, from which additional screens will branch out. Sally Jennings is looking for a new check-in experience, one that allows her to notify all of her social networks at the same time.

Marketing 84

Marketing Screening Social Network Startup 84

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Solaborate is a blend of great social network platforms, by taking in all the greatest bits and putting it all into one. Consumers all have access to social networks, but the business-side has never really caught on. Solaborate is a professional social media network. So where do you see social media going in the future?

Social Media 92

Social Media Social Network Tool Mobile 92

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

You might be aware of their products – perhaps having seen their digital media signs in your favorite local restaurant or bar, but what you might not know is their compelling founders’ story and unique company culture. ” The large social media screen is Enplug, five iterations later. Focus on Value, Not Advertising.

Social Media 81

Social Media Startup Screening Advertising 81

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 12, 2014

Attendees include startup CEOs, accelerators, VCs, investors, Hollywood movie and music studio execs, agencies, fashion, content creators, social media gurus, developers, designers, and more from LA, Silicon Valley, OC, San Diego, New York, and international. Plus VIP-only parties and other networking events.

Hollywood 81

Hollywood Entertainment Content Email 81

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Elite media giants, agencies and brands flew in from around the country to discuss the rapidly changing and complex ecosystem evolving between the primitive television and social engagement union. Social media giants Twitter and Facebook were both on hand to present their latest findings of their contributions to social television.

Conference 78

Conference Beverly Hills Social Media Media 78