socalTECH

DECEMBER 22, 2009

Morgan, BofA Merrill Lynch, citi, Piper Jaffray, Needham & Company, and Broadpoint.Gleacher. For 2008, the firm had a net loss of almost $7M on revenues of $146.68M. ReachLocal operates a service which helps small businesses place online advertising. Tags: reachlocal local advertising merger acquisition. READ MORE>>.

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ReachLocal Woodland Hills .Net Advertising 145

socalTECH

AUGUST 13, 2009

500 listing was that Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal , a venture backed provider of local online marketing services, hit $147M in revenues in 2008, up significantly from $4.4M magazine ranked the firm as the 39th fastest-growing private company in America. Tags: reachlocal inc500 revenue search engine advertising. READ MORE>>.

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ReachLocal Woodland Hills Advertising Funding 133

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2022

An effective tool I see used more and more, as a prelude to a more detailed business plan, is the Business Model Canvas , first introduced by Alexander Osterwalder back in 2008. It forces you to bridge the gap between idea and execution. Valid customer segments must be quantified for every opportunity. Value propositions. Key activities.

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socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2011

We spoke with CEO and co-founder Jimmy Hendricks about where Deal Current fits into the industry, and how the company grew out of a need of a client. It's the biggest portion of our revenues at our company, and our clients include the Buffalo News, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, JDate, Spark network, and many entrepreneurs.

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Platform Training Software Review Advertising 263

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

He first came to see me in 2008 when we was raising money for his 1st startup – NextMedium. It was a software platform for allowing advertisers to purchase brand integration (product placements) as a standardized unit through a marketplace. He’s founded 3 companies and I’ll bet he has 3-5 more in him.

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socalTECH

JULY 1, 2009

Irvine-based WebVisible , the local online advertising startup backed by Redpoint Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures, says that it has "thrived," in the first half of the year, despite the current economy. WebVisible helps local businesses place online advertising, and uses Yellow Pages and other firms to distribute it services.

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Redpoint Advertising Sales Help 100

socalTECH

MAY 24, 2011

I ended up doing consulting work for high tech companies in the San Francisco Bay Area in the software messaging area, and then came back to Los Angeles doing corporate sales for 3M, of all things. Vic Caretti: The site was launched in April of 2008. It's really been word of mouth, really viral, because we've never advertised.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal , a provider of local search advertising services, has topped Deloitte's 2009 Technology Fast 500 list, an annual listing of companies ranked by their five year growth rates. The firm said it had 2008 revenues of $146.69M. revenues, 11,034% growth); San Diego's Santarus at number 23 ($130.2M

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 -- For our next Digital Drinks, we're heading to Hollywood hot spot Les Deux! Digital LA organizes mixers for professionals in online entertainment, marketing, and advertising. Disney, WB, NBC, EA, Vivendi Games, Napster, and other entertainment, studios, ad agencies, and tech companies.

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Yahoo Entertainment Hollywood Google 100

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

I was recruited for the role when we were still at AT&T Interactive in October of 2008, by some of my former coworkers at Yahoo, who had already landed here. But, I think where we have a long term advantage is, the 600,000 advertise relationships and a strong presence with consumers. We''re connecting those two parties.

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Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 223

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

I was recruited for the role when we were still at ATT Interactive in October of 2008, by some of my former coworkers at Yahoo, who had already landed here. But, I think where we have a long term advantage is, the 600,000 advertise relationships and a strong presence with consumers. We''re connecting those two parties.

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Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 211

socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies.

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Tealium, a San-Diego startup that provides online advertising tag management and marketing services for enterprise customers, has raised $35 million in a growth financing deal intended to expand its technology and market reach. The company’s workforce has grown to about 270, including 80 in San Diego.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 3, 2010

But we had a great chance to talk about the recent moves that Twitter has made to “plug holes” and changing its “TOS” on advertising. Current round: $3mm in Series B by betaworks (lead)(largest investor in company), Ron Conway, Danny Rimer, Accelerator Group, Roger Ehrenberg, Howard Lindzon. Company still in beta.

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Venture Capital Startup Design S3 214

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

He calls it his “Tom Sawyer&# company. Scott’s first big foray into industry-changing companies came with CarsDirect, an IdeaLab company where he was the initial founder & CEO. Scott left the company, which eventually IPO’d and became Internet Brands. Incubated by Clearstone Ventures in 2008.

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socalTECH

JULY 24, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on. Southern California's high tech news and companies. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2019

An effective tool I see used more and more, as a prelude to a more detailed business plan, is the Business Model Canvas , first introduced by Alexander Osterwalder back in 2008. It forces you to bridge the gap between idea and execution. Valid customer segments must be quantified for every opportunity. Value propositions. Key activities.

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Activity Customer Custom Resource 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Yesterday, Google announced that it was shutting down its Google Audio efforts--the search engine giant's efforts to try to sell radio advertising. Those companies are used to the precision and target-ablity of search. It has to represent a win for buyers, and also has to represent a win for sellers. Broadcast isn't like that.

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Google Advertising Media Startup 124

socalTECH

APRIL 1, 2010

We caught up with founder Evan Rifkin --who previously founded and sold TagWorld/Flux to MTVN in November of 2008--to learn more about the startup. You have advertising networks and mediation players, but you don't really have an ad management platform like ours. What is Burstly? Our space is pretty young. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Platform Advertising GRP Partners 164

Frank Addante

MAY 24, 2007

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

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Advertising Startup Venture Capital Outsource Development 40

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Tongal is a website dedicated to those who have the passion to develop new and exciting video advertisements for companies. And not just for any regular companies, but big brands such as Ford, General Electric, Allstate, and Lego, are few of many names that are lining up to work with Tongal. That’s where Tongal comes in.

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Advertising Ideas Writing Startup 63

socalTECH

JULY 20, 2011

It was the fall of 2008, when Lehman Bros. However, it was an idea and concept which had been brewing for awhile, and besides, I had a personal interest in starting my own company and wanting to be an entrepreneur. However, 18-34 year olds have been in high demand by marketers, TV advertisers, and consumer companies as an audience.

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News Entertainment Startup Bertelsmann 173

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2010

We talked about how the metaphor for finding information might be changing and why large companies such as HP and Microsoft are betting so big on this industry. And I made the prediction that within the next 2 years RIM (the parent company of Blackberry) will not be independent. If anybody knows please add in the comments.

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Clearstone Venture Capital ReachLocal Google 236

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2010

When he entered the industry he caught the tail end of the dot com bubble and then was immediately thrust into a 3-year period of “triage&# where VC’s had to deal with problems in portfolio companies. Spun off from Freewebs in 2008, based in Palo Alto. This lasted from about 2001-2004. Total raised: $17.0mm.

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Venture Capital Blogging Startup Fandango 230

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2013

It highlights the story of how United Airlines in 2008 paid no attention to social media as Dave’s story of his crushed guitar and poor customer service went viral around the world. That’s how you brand yourself as an expert in your niche and make your company the one that others seek out and turn to. You need to be there.

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Social Media Media Startup Platform 108

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. But having different funds available for different stages of one’s company is actually a really good thing. DEAL OF THE WEEK: Gilt Groupe – We both admired this company.

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Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Social networking sites and microblogs are used not only to build company brands, but to foster productivity; social media tools help build communities around the question, "What are you working on?" This Panel will explore issues such as: How can companies best utilize social networking media? What are the risks and rewards?

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Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Facebook is about to try to dominate display ads the way Google dominates text ads - Chris Dixon , May 15, 2010 It is customary to divide online advertising into two categories: direct response and brand advertising. Through advertising or direct sales, these sites harvest intent. they have purchasing intent ).*. Stay Tuned.

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Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Zac Brandenberg: The company was founded in late 2007 by Adam and Donna Powell. So, we refocused in late 2008 and early 2009, and launched Island Paradise in August of that year. Zac Brandenberg: The company had a lot of success with Island Paradise, which grew very rapidly. How did the firm start? Why the interest in that area?

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Beverly Hills Advertising Design Activity 182

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2010

Patrick Kennedy: Sidebar is a company that was founded to bring consumers personalized content, focused on mobile delivery of that content. We did a successful trial in 2008. When I joined the company, I found an amazing technology platform and analytics capability. How is the company funded? What is Sidebar all about?

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Content Screening Mobile Customer 189

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 6, 2013

The successes Engage:BDR has right now, helps highlight LA as a city for tech companies to develop and grow. We talked to Ted Dhanik, the founder of Engage:BDR, about his company and the future of marketing. I left MySpace in 2008 to help MySpace to monetize its inventory better. How much did Engage:BDR grow?

Marketing 96

Marketing Startup Incubator Advertising 96

Frank Addante

SEPTEMBER 25, 2006

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

Company 40

Company Companies Startup Venture Capital 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2017

An effective tool I see used more and more, as a prelude to a more detailed business plan, is the Business Model Canvas , first introduced by Alexander Osterwalder back in 2008. It forces you to bridge the gap between idea and execution. Valid customer segments must be quantified for every opportunity. Value propositions. Key activities.

Funding 57

Funding Startup Activity Customer 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2012

It highlights the story of how United Airlines in 2008 paid no attention to social media as Dave’s story of his crushed guitar and poor customer service went viral around the world. That’s how you brand yourself as an expert in your niche and make your company the one that others seek out and turn to. You need to be there.

Social Media 79

Social Media Media Marketing Platform 79

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Their product offerings can benefit business from different perspectives from the producer, to the advertiser, to the end user — they have covered it all flawlessly. With the rapid trajectory of tablet devices purchased in the past few years, media and mobile companies are scrambling to create new apps for them. WOW, right?

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Screening Content CTO Hire Platform 109

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Shani Higgins joined Technorati in 2007 to lead strategy and day to day operations for the company¹s advertising sales, business development and the Technorati Media advertising network. Jim Farley is Ford Motor Company’s group vice president, global marketing, sales and service. Justine Ezarik (a.k.a.

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Los Angeles Angel Social Media Media 75

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 17, 2012

I look forward to working with the Company’s dedicated employees to bring innovative products, content, and personalized experiences to users and advertisers all around the world.” she was responsible for Google search success making it the leading service at the company for more than a decade. billion.

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Yahoo Artificial Inteligence Google Design 51