Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

It reportedly paid a hefty $230 million to acquire the podcast publisher and network startup Gimlet Media, and has also acquired the podcast monetization platform Anchor for an undisclosed price. It’s the biggest podcast industry acquisition ever, and Spotify isn’t done. Spotify Acquires Gimlet Media and Anchor.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. So can you successfully build a YouTube network? ” YouTube takes 45%.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 27, 2020

Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown. We’re thrilled to help lead the way for the broader tech community in Los Angeles.”

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JULY 12, 2011

Sherman Oaks-based GoTV Networks , the provider of mobile applications and content, has been acquired by a Texas mobile software developer, Phunware. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. According to Phunware, the acquisition will add offices in San Francisco, Sherman Oaks, and San Diego. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 14, 2016

Studio City-based AdRev , the digital rights management startup that also operates AudioMicro , has been acquired by Zealot Networks , according to AdRev founder Ryan Born. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Zealot Networks already owned a majority of AdRev, having acquired that stake in 2014 for $20M.

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JULY 9, 2015

Los Angeles-based Zealot Networks , the startup led by Danny Zappin which connects creators and influencers with brands, has acquired viral content site ViralNova. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed, but the price was reportedly around $100M.

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socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2010

A report last night from the San Diego Union Tribune says that San Diego News Network (SDNN), the local news effort run by entrepreneurs Neil Senturia and Barbara Bry, is looking for a buyer. Disclaimer: socalTECH.com is a content partner with SDNN). Tags: diego news network media content merger acquisition.

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DECEMBER 9, 2013

Los Angeles-based content delivery network operator EdgeCast has been acquired by Verizon , to help bolster Verizon''s Digital Media Services, Verizon said this morning. edgecast verizon content delivery network merger acquisition' Verizon said it was advised by LionTree Advisors in the deal. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 24, 2014

Culver City-based YouTube network Maker Studios has been acquired by Burbank-based Walt Disney Company , in a deal worth $500M, plus up to $450M in performance earn out. Maker operates a network of YouTube content channels--over 55,000--which gets 5.5 content hollywood network youtube acquisition merger disney studios maker'

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2010

is integrated with the content while being specifically denoted as an ad. So the ad appears wherever content is consumed. would be “multi-stream&# ad network (e.g. would be “multi-stream&# ad network (e.g. Two things : 1) when I invested in Ad.ly I believe this is important because it means that Ad.ly

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MAY 1, 2013

In what looks to be a stunning quick exit for one of Southern California''s new YouTube networks, Awesomeness TV has been acquired by DreamWorks , in a deal worth as much as $117M. The acquisition is one of the fastest exits ever for a local, content-meets-online company--AwesomenessTV had only just raised $3.5M READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Los Angeles-based HAAWK , a new startup focused on rights management, copyright enforcement, and content monetization, has raised $2.5M Financial details of the Dart Music acquisition was not announced. Born and Barger previously founded AudioMicro/AdRev (sold to Zealot Networks). READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 21, 2013

Los Angeles-based YouTube network Maker Studios has agreed to buy Blip , according to reports today. Financial details of the acquisition have not been announced. bliptv blip acquisition merger content network youtube studios maker' Blip operates an online, video site focused on webseries. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2016

Mike Mothner: The business today, is we are a digital agency focused on customer acquisition and growth for businesses of all types. Mike Mothner: With the acquisition of Standing Dog, which technically closed today, that added about 75 people to bring us to 260 employees. What has helped you grow to the size where you are now?

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Los Angeles-based YouTube network Maker Studios confirmed its acuqisition of Blip , the company announced Friday, two weeks after word leaked out about the acquisition. bliptv blip acquisition merger content network youtube studios maker' Financial terms of the deal have not been announced. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Santa Monica-based Double Fusion , which operates an in-game advertising network, said Wednesday that it has acquired NeoEdge Networks , a social and casual in-game advertising firm. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Cinedigm said it will distribute content from ComicBlitz as a licensed offering for mobile carriers, OTT providers, and other media companies, and also integrate the new proerty with its current fandom lifestyle network, CONtv. ComicBlitz foudner and CEO Jordan Plosky will join Cinedigm as part of the acquisition.

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

Los Angeles-based Encompass Digital Media said today that it is in a definitive agreement to acquire the global content distribution business of Ascent Media Corporation. The deal is worth approximately $120M, split between $113M in cash plus assumption of debt obligations worth approximately $7M. Wasserstein & Co.

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JANUARY 25, 2018

Santa Monica-based Freenfly , a startup that helps brands tap into a network of content creators and brand advocates on social media, has raised $8.5M Greenfly says the new funding will go towards technology, user acquisition, marketing initiatives, and new hires. in a Series B funding, the company said today. in funding.

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JULY 25, 2016

Los Angeles-based content delivery network operator MaxCDN has been acquired by security-as-a-service startup StackPath , StackPath revealed today as part of a big launch. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The move comes as there has been an increasing number of exits and deals in the content space, such as the acquisition last week of LA Youtube network StyleHaul for up to $205M; the acquisition of Fullscreen by AT&T and Chernin Group, worth between $200M and $300M; and the $500M acquisition of Maker Studios earlier this year.

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JUNE 19, 2019

Irvine-based Allied Esports , an e-sports league operator, has scored backing from Mexican sports television network TV Azteca , the companies said Wednesday morning. According to the companies, TV Azteca, which is part of Grupo Salinas, will purchase $5M of shares of Allied Esports via an equity investment in Black Ridge Acquisition Corp.

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JANUARY 30, 2014

Los Angeles-based YouTube content network Fullscreen , which is led by George Strompolos, disclosed Thursday that it has issued $7.8M in equity--related to a merger and acquisition, most likely the acquisition of Supernova (better known as Viddy ) earlier this month. The disclosure came via a regulatory filing.

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JULY 24, 2014

Los Angeles-based multichannel content network Fullscreen is in the midst of selling itself to Otter Media , the joint venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group, according to reports. fullscreen otter media chernin group hollywood youtube network video merger acquisition rumor' Fullscreen is led by George Strompolos.

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JUNE 2, 2014

Maker Studios , the online YouTube content network which was recently acquired by Walt Disney , is cutting approximately 10 percent of its staff. maker studios disney merger acquisition jobs employment layoff content hollywood' READ MORE>>. The cuts were first reported by Variety. Maker Studios employs around 380 people.

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APRIL 3, 2014

Los Angeles-based AwesomenessTV --which is now part of Dreamworks--has acquired Big Frame , another local YouTube network operator. AwesomenessTV''s acquisition by DreamWorks was one of the fastest and most profitable exits of a company ever in Southern California. The company had a $3.0M Series A funding back in 2012. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 21, 2012

We’ll discuss how content studios are monetizing this content via advertising, sponsorship, show integration and more. Maker exclusively represents talent such as RayWilliamJohnson, ShayCarl, KassemG, and the number one Moms’ Network on YouTube: TheMomsView. Vice President, Owned & Operated Networks.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking. The Past (1985-2002).

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JULY 2, 2014

According to Qualcomm, it will use the buy to bolster its technology and use of 60 Ghz wireless for the mobile, computing, and networking market. wigig 802.11ad wifi 60ghz acquisition merger wilocity qualcomm' Wilocity develops chipsets for the 802.11ad standard (WiGig). READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 16, 2016

Los Angeles-based content delivery network provider Verizon Digital Media Services --which is better known to locals as the former operations of EdgeCast--said it has agreed to acquire Volicon , a provider of video capture, archival, compliance monitoring and clip creation workflow for broadcasters. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 9, 2010

Santa Monica-based Clearstone Ventures appears to be on an exit roll this month, with the acquisition Thursday of Ankeena Networks , a supplier of software for content delivery networks. Just a couple of weeks ago, Clearstone portfolio firm Meru Networks had a successful IPO on the NASDAQ.

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JULY 8, 2010

Costa Mesa-based BandCon , a provider of content delivery network and related Internet infrastructure, has been acquired by Highwinds , an Internet services provider based in Florida. As part of the acquisition, BandCon founder and CEO Ari Benowitz become chief revenue officer at Highwinds.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Los Angeles-based Fullscreen Network is being acquired by Otter Media , a joint venture of AT&T and The Chernin Group, in a deal which is reportedly worth between $200M and $300M. Fullscreen, which is led by George Strompolos, operates a giant YouTube network. Exact terms of the buy were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Santa Monica-based GSN Games , the online games division of Game Show Network, has acquired Bash Gaming , which makes the social bingo game Bingo Bash. The company said the move will strengthen its portfolio of games, and also help it bolster the scale of its titles, reach new players, and improve its user acquisition. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Financial terms of the acquisition were not annoucned. Harris Broadcast provides content management and network infrastructure products and services aimed at the television broadcasting market. imagine communications harris broadcast merger acquisition streaming video' READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 20, 2014

Yesterday MiTú Networks announced that Upfront Ventures led a $10 million financing in what is now the largest producer of Latino online videos – primarily driven through YouTube. In food you have the amazing food network Tastemade – the Food Network of online video. Indeed we are already seeing that online.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

A great opportunity for more visible networking. I frequently work on networking through the social web and building new relationships that will foster knowledge gathering or business growth. I’m more familiar with content marketing in B2B Marketing. Our new customer acquisition has grown and our costs have plummeted.

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