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Popbase helps YouTube stars build closer relationships with their fans

TechCrunch LA

New platforms led by YouTube have emerged to change the dynamic of broadcast media — once dominated by the rigid programming of TV — while the internet has enabled new media stars to engage with their audiences in new, high-touch ways. In addition, there are incentives for referring others to the platform.

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Source13 Gathers the Biggest Names in Mobile

Tech Zulu Event

12,000 apps currently on the platform. Simon also shares his thoughts on building a strong fan base through social media and public relations. ” Jeff Haynie, Appcelerator – a platform for building network-connected mobile apps across native platforms. What’s the next mobile platform going to be?

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Can You Really Build a Great Tech Firm Outside Silicon Valley?

Both Sides of the Table

In Los Angeles you have large industries in garment industry, defense, games (both physical like Mattel and virtual like Activision) and music. Each of these companies exited for more than $500 million and several north of $1 billion. In San Diego you have Qualcomm so an entire mobile industry has been spawned.