Video-Sharing App Triller Acquires Halogen Networks
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 15, 2020
Video-sharing platform Triller, which is owned by Century City-based Proxima Media, has completed the acquisition of Halogen Networks.
Triller Makes Two Acquisitions, Appoints New CEO
L.A. Business Journal
APRIL 19, 2021
Triller Network, the owner of the Triller social media app and several streaming businesses, announced April 14 that it had acquired live event and pay-per-view platform Fite and had reached an agreement to purchase software developer Truverse Inc., doing business as Amplify.ai.
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IntelliMedia Networks Acquires GlobalMLX
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JULY 31, 2020
Los Angeles-based streaming media distribution and immersive training technology provider IntelliMedia Networks has acquired Canadian company GlobalMLX , the companies said this week. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. READ MORE>>.
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Bestofmedia Group Acquired By Tech Media Network
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JULY 2, 2013
Los Angeles-based Bestofmedia Group , the publisher behind the Tom''s Hardware, Tom''s Guide, and Tom''s IT Pro online publications, has been acquired by Tech Media Network. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Bestofmedia was venture backed by Index Ventures, and had raised around $35M in funding. READ MORE>>.
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Vertical Networks Acquired By Whistle
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OCTOBER 4, 2019
Santa Monica-based Vertical Networks , a "mobile-first" content studio which was backed by Snap , has been acquired by New York-based entertainment and sports media company Whistle. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Vertical Networks was founded by Elisabeth Murdoch. READ MORE>>.
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Gimlet Media and Anchor: What Spotify’s Acquisitions Mean for Podcasts
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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Why The Media Has Been Wrong About YouTube Networks
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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YP Buys Sense Networks
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JANUARY 6, 2014
YP , the local search, media, and advertising firm spun out of AT&T which has significant operations in Glendale, said today that it has acquired venture-backed Sense Networks , a provider of mobile advertising and location-based services. Sense Networks was venture backed by Intel Capital, Javelin Venture Partners and others.
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Adconion Media Buys Smartclip
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NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Adconion Media Group , the European advertising network firm which as significant operations in Los Angeles, said today that it has acquired smartclip , a European digital video advertising firm. Adconion said that the acquisition will "significantly strengthen" its position in online video. READ MORE>>.
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Justin Timberlake Backs Myspace Acquisition
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JUNE 29, 2011
Irvine-based Specific Media , the Internet advertising network run by Tim Vanderhook, has released further details on the company's acquisition of Myspace , saying that Justin Timberlake is taking an ownership stake and major role in the acquisition.
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Qualcomm Acquires Orb Networks
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AUGUST 22, 2013
San Diego-based Qualcomm has acquired Orb Networks , a developer of media streaming hardware for a range of mobile devices. Orb did not name the buyer, however, a report from GigaOm has identified Qualcomm as the buyer, and says the acquisition actually came in May. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.
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Snap accelerator names its latest cohort
TechCrunch LA
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
and international cities like London, Mexico City, Seoul and Vilnius are building professional social networks for black professionals and blue collar workers, fashion labels, educational tools in augmented reality, kids entertainment, and an interactive entertainment production company. The new batch of startups coming from across the U.S.
Verizon Digital Media Acquires Volicon
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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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100 Evolve Media Buys AfterEllen.com
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OCTOBER 8, 2014
Los Angeles-based online publisher Evolve Media said yesterday that it has acquired AfterEllen.com , a lesbian-focused community website, from Viacom Media Networks. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. AfterEllen becomes part of Evolve Media''s TotallyHer unit. READ MORE>>.
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133 CREATV Media, Led By Digital Media's Peter Csathy, Launches
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JUNE 7, 2016
Peter Csathy , the digital media veteran who was CEO of Manatt Digital Ventures for the last three yeras, said this morning that he has launched a brand new company, called CREATV Media. Csathy said the new venture is a media innovation, investment, and advisory firm.
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Fullscreen In Talks To Sell Itself To Otter Media, Says Report
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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' READ MORE>>.
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Break Media Launches Into CPA Ads, Social Media Marketing
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APRIL 16, 2010
Los Angeles-based Break Media , the online operator of a network of sites focused on men, announced Friday morning that it has launched a new division focused on CPA, performance marketing. Break Media said that Apogee Media Network will focus on customer acquisition, email marketing, and social media for advertisers, on a CPA-basis.
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Covario Acquired By Dentsu Aegis Network
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
San Diego-based Covario , the search and content marketing agency, is being acquired by Dentsu Aegis Network , the companies said late Wednesday. According to the two, Covario has over 140 professionals offering up paid and organic search, social media, and content marketing services to brands and direct marketing clients. READ MORE>>.
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Salem Media Buys Instapray App
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DECEMBER 11, 2015
Camarillo-based religious broadcaster and publisher Salem Media Group has acquired its own, mobile app, called InstaPray , the company said late Thursday. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Salem Media said the addition to its Salem Web Networks arm helps expand its portfolio of Christian websites and apps.
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Demand Media Expands Into Online Learning, Buys Creativebug
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MARCH 19, 2013
Santa Monica-based Demand Media said this morning it has expanded into the online learning market, and has acquired Creativebug , an online site which provides educational videos around art and carft instruction. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. The firm was based in San Francisco. a month) or a la carte ($9.99
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Midroll Media Acquired By E.W. Scripps
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JULY 24, 2015
Los Angeles-based podcast advertising network operator Midroll Media has been acquired by E.W. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Scripps Company. Midroll helps link up advertisers with podcasters--including such high visibility podcasts as "WTF with Marc Maron".
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100 Relativity Media Sells Stake To Singaporean Social Networking Company YuuZoo
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OCTOBER 31, 2016
Beverly Hills-based movie studio Relativity Media --which is behind such titles as Limitless, Masterminds, and Immortals--scored a big investment from Singaporean Internet company YuuZoo , the two companies said this morning. percent of Relativity Media, and now has an option to take a majority stake of the company over the next 24 months.
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100 Evolve Media Buys RealityTea.com, WebEcoist.com
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JANUARY 20, 2012
Los Angeles-based Evolve Media Corp. , the parent firm of AtomicOnline, SheKnows, and a network of other digital media sites, announced this morning that it has acquired two sites-- RealityTea.com , focused on reality entertainment, and WebEcoist.com , a green living site. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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MySpace Acquired By Specific Media
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JUNE 29, 2011
Los Angeles-based MySpace , the once dominant social networking website, has been sold to Irvine-based Specific Media , the online advertising network, in a deal reportly worth $35M. According to Specific Media, News Corporation will take a minority equity stake in Specific Media as part of the deal.
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Specific Media Taps Investment Banker As Corp Dev Head
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JULY 29, 2011
Irvine-based Specific Media has recruited an investment banker to head up its business development efforts, fresh off its acquisition of onetime social networking king MySpace. Schopen was overseeing merger and acquisition transactions, initial and secondary public offerings, and private capital raises at Piper Jaffray.
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157 Boingo Acquires Ad Firm Cloud Nine Media
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AUGUST 8, 2012
Boingo Wireless , the Wi-Fi access point and network operator, is expanding out its services today, saying it has acquired Cloud Nine Media , a provider of Wi-Fi sponsorship and location-based advertising. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. and Canada.
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Demand Media Sweetens Executive Pot
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
Ahead of its IPO, Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online domain name and media publishing business run by Richard Rosenblatt, updated its IPO filings Thursday, saying that it has granted $30.8M Tags: demand media domain domainer content merger acquisition legitscript. READ MORE>>.
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Encompass Digital Media Acquired By Private Equity Firm
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DECEMBER 13, 2011
Los Angeles-based Encompass Digital Media , a provider of digital media services to the broadcast and cable television market, said this moring that it is in a deal with private equity Court Square Capital Partners, where Court Square will acquire a majority interest in the company. and others.
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170 GlobalWide Media Buys Canadian Firm
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
Westlake Village-based GlobalWide Media , a provider of online affiliate marketing, display marketing, search engine marketing, and other services, has acquired Canadian firm Neverblue Media Company and AKMG , the firm said last week. GlobalWide Media is headed by Farshad Fardad. The deal was worth $40M in cash. READ MORE>>.
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186 Zealot Networks Acquires AllScreen
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AUGUST 16, 2015
Los Angeles-based Zealot Networks , the digital media company led by Danny Zappin, said last week that it has acquired Culver City-based AllScreen , a video syndication company. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Zealot said the buy will help it with both distribution and technology.
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100 Specific Media Buys European Firm
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DECEMBER 1, 2010
Irvine-based ad network Specific Media said this morning that it has acquired a Amsterdam-based firm, AdCombination , as part of an European expansion. Specific Media said the acquisition of AdCombination expands its operations into the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Specific Media is headed by Tim Vanderhook.
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Demand Media Buys Two Firms, Renews Google Ad Deal
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AUGUST 9, 2011
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online publishing empire run by Richard Rosenblatt, said Tuesday afternoon that it has acquired two companies, plus renewed a deal with Google. Financial details of the two acquisition was not disclosed. IndieClick was headed by Peter Luttrell, and RSS Graffiti by Ryan Hoffman. READ MORE>>.
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Break Media Buys FileFront
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FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Los Angeles-based Break Media announced this morning that it has acquired FileFront , an online site focused on gaming news and downloads. According to Break Media, it will be investing "significantly" in the editorial on FileFront, and will use the acquisition to add additional premium gaming content to its site. READ MORE>>.
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Encompass Digital Media Buys Ascent Media's Content Distribution Business
socalTECH
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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178 Adconion Media Group Buys Joost
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Santa Monica-based Adconion Media Group , an online advertising network, announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Joost , the online video site founded by Skype founders Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom. Tags: adconion media group advertising joost merger acquisition skype.
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157 CityGrid Media Buys BuzzLabs
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MAY 5, 2011
West Hollywood-based CityGrid Media , the unit of IAC formerly known as CitySearch, said today that it has acquired BuzzLabs , a social media monitoring and sentiment analysis software developer. CityGrid Media operates the Citysearch, Insider Pages and Urbanspoon web sites. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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DataDirect Networks Snags HP Vet
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FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Chatsworth-based DataDirect Networks , the developer of storage arrays led by Alex Bouzari, said today that it has added former HP Fellow and Information Optimization CTO Jean-Luc Chatelain as its EVP Strategy and Technology. DataDirect said that Chatelain will head up expansion of the firm's product portfolio. READ MORE>>.
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Specific Media Buys Video Ad Firm BBE
socalTECH
OCTOBER 18, 2010
Irvine-based Specific Media , which operates its own Internet advertising network, said this morning that it has acquired Broadband Enterprise (BBE), an online video advertising company. Specific Media said BBE serves more then 300 premium brand advertisers, reaching a network of more than 2,400 sites. READ MORE>>.
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133 TapIt Media Acquired By Phunware For $23M
socalTECH
JANUARY 2, 2013
Irvine, California-based TapIt Media Group , the operator of a mobile advertising network, has been acquired by mobile apps infrastructure developer Phunware , the two firms announced Wednesday. TapIt Media was advised by Siemer & Associates in the deal. READ MORE>>.
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Interview with Clark Landry, Maple Media
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MARCH 6, 2017
Los Angeles-based Maple Media (maplemedia.io) recently announced a big, $30M funding from Shamrock Capital, to assemble a collection of mobile applications in the utility, productivity, games and entertainment verticals. What's the idea behind Maple Media? What's the idea behind Maple Media?
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Report: San Diego News Network Seeks Buyer
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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. Tags: diego news network media content merger acquisition. SDNN is run by former executives of the San Diego Union Tribune.
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145 How Jukin Media Is Turning Viral Video Into A Real Business
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JUNE 9, 2014
Los Angeles-based Jukin Media (www.jukinmedia.com) thinks it has figured that out, and instead of trying to create viral videos, has been buying up the rights to those videos--before they really go viral--to create not just a one-hit, viral video wonder, but a sustainable business. What is Jukin Media?
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235 j2 Global Buys Two More Companies, Line2 and Mosaik
socalTECH
JULY 19, 2018
Los Angeles-based j2 Global , which has made an art out of buying small companies and incorporating them into a large portfolio of acquired companies, has acquired two more companies, saying this morning that it completed two more acquisitions in Q2. Financial details of the two acquisitions were not announced. READ MORE>>.
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LA gets a big SaaS exit as Fastly nabs the Culver City-based Signal Sciences for $775M
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. Fastly was founded to meet developers’ need for greater visibility and control.
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