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Jukin Media Hits $25M In Royalty Payments From Viral Videos

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Los Angeles-based Jukin Media says it has surpassed $25M in total royalty payments to video creators which it represents, with $1M in royalty payments alone in Q1 of 2020. Jukin Media says it now represented footage from more than 50,000 people.

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LA-based gaming company, Scopely, expands in Spain and Ireland

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The company has now hit lifetime revenue of over $1 billion across its franchises and recently launched “ Star Trek Fleet Command” and “Looney Tunes World of Mayhem” Scopely also has licenses to develop games for World Wrestling Entertainment and The Walking Dead franchise. “We

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More investors are betting on virtual influencers like Lil Miquela

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Meanwhile, new venture-backed companies like the superstealthy Shadows, SuperPlastic and Toonstar are all developing virtual characters that will launch via social media channels like Snap and Instagram, or on their own platforms. version of this new breed of entertainer, the collective behind the account is far from the only one.

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How Valence Aims to Provide Better Access and Funding for Black Founders & Executives

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in this video from the 2020 Upfront Summit. link] So things were going well for Valence in 2020, amazingly even in a pandemic. Increased membership by more than 20% Hired a CEO, Guy Primus , who was previously the CEO of The Virtual Reality Company as well as the COO of Overbrook Entertainment. yes, THE John Legend?—?in

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Why the Former President of Nickelodeon Joined mitú as CEO.

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(Hint: 60 million US Latinos driving US growth engine) I am beyond excited to announce the Herb Scannell has agreed to move from NYC to Los Angeles to take on the role of CEO at mitú, the fast growing Latino digital media company, serving more than 100 million monthly unique viewers. trillion in 2020 (U.S. Yes, with a “B.”

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Reflections on 2019: Scott Alderton, Preccelerator

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What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2020? Scott advises clients across a number of industries, including software, technology, digital media, interactive entertainment and video games, cyber security and life sciences. It is incredibly exciting! READ MORE>>.

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5 Rules For Every Business In The New Sharing Economy

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Don’t expect to rely totally on social media, word of mouth, or a personal web site. The current pandemic has already highlighted new things that can be shared online, including access to healthcare facilities, education resources, and even entertainment venues. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/04/2020.

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