L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 19, 2017

The deal, reportedly valued at $100 million, will include both entertainment and advertising content. and Time Warner Inc. announced a global partnership to develop made-for-Snap shows over the next two years.

Content 210

Content Entertainment Advertising Report 210

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

Los Angeles-based Break Media , the online video and content firm headed by Keith Richman, said this morning that it is targeting Hispanic males with a new site, TuVez.com. According to Break, the new site will provide content focused on entertainment, gaming, sports, and culture, all in context of Hispanic males. READ MORE>>.

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Sites Break.com Entertainment Content 193

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JUNE 23, 2010

Los Angeles-based Break Media , the online media and advertising firm run by Keith Richman, announced this morning that it is in a major expansion in its advertising network, and has added 23 new verticals to its network. Among the new sites joining Break's advertising network are Justin.tv, RedOrbit.com, Spil Games, and WeGame.com.

Media 176

Media Advertising Entertainment Content 176

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 -- 3D Entertainment Summit. The 3D Entertainment Summit brings together thought leaders from around the globe to analyze 3D in all platforms  theatrical, home entertainment, gaming, advertising, and alternative content. See [link] (more)

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Advertising Content Platform 100

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MAY 25, 2011

According to the two companies, ShopSavvy will recommend ShareSquare as its QR Code campaign creation, content management, and deep engagement analytics tool of choice, as part of a ShopSavvy program. ShareSquare provides a tool which allows companies to create 2D barcodes, and link those to online content. READ MORE>>.

Mobile 211

Mobile Tool Content Entertainment 211

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APRIL 8, 2010

Los Angeles-based Break Media , which operates a network of Internet entertainment properties focused on men, said today that it has launched its own, in-house advertising server for its ad network. Tags: break media entertainment content advertising internet server. READ MORE>>.

Media 154

Media Break.com Advertising Entertainment 154

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Los Angeles-based Break Media said Wednesday that it is expanding the number of video advertising options the site offers. The publisher of entertainment sites aimed at men, said it has added new HD-quality options, interactive pre-roll options, and expandable video ads, among other options. READ MORE>>.

Entertainment 154

Entertainment Advertising Content Sites 154

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JUNE 24, 2009

Los Angeles-based Big Stage Entertainment , which develops avatar creation technology for turning photos into animated, 3-D likenesses, said Wednesday that the firm has launched a new effort targeted training content creators on the firm's products. Tags: bigstage stage entertainment avatar content. READ MORE>>.

Content 100

Content Tech Coast Angels Mission Ventures Entertainment 100

InfoChachkie

JULY 16, 2012

Coull Offers Advertisers Video Skimlinks. As noted in YouTubers Come Of Age – Google Scores A Solid Return On Its Video Development Fund , many YouTube personalities are sensitive to the nature of the ads associated with their content. Apologies: an incomplete draft of this article was inadvertently sent out previously via RSS.

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Custom Customer Entrepreneur Advertising 226

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JANUARY 4, 2013

A new, Los Angeles-based startup, Baboo is looking to help brands and marketers in the entertainment space reach consumers, and recently launched an alpha of its services. The startup, headed by Drake Sutton-Shearer, is offering up media content in exchange for micro-survey answers, to help bolster music, film, TV, sports, and gaming brands.

Marketing 219

Marketing Entertainment Content Los Angeles 219

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MARCH 27, 2014

Los Angeles-based entertainment news provider HitFix has launched a new video channel, which will feature both content, news, and advertising, the company said this morning. HitFix said its new HitFix Video channel delivers both original content and highly targeted advertisements, delivering 90 million monthly video streams.

News 147

News Hulu Entertainment Hollywood 147

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JULY 27, 2010

Los Angeles-based Break Media , the online entertainment site run by Keith Richman, said today that it has launched a new, 3D video channel--and will also produce its own, original 3D series. Tags: break media content publishing hollywood. The channel will also feature other, 3D videos from across the web. READ MORE>>.

Media 178

Media Hollywood Advertising Entertainment 178

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MARCH 17, 2010

Los Angeles-based Gorilla Nation provides online ad sales for branded consumer sites; Los Angeles-based AtomicOnline operates its own network of online media properties; Springboard Productions is a developer of entertainment videos; and Double Helix is a creative and interactive web marketing firm.

Gorilla Nation 177

Gorilla Nation AtomicOnline Media Web 177

SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 2, 2017

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 -- Future Forum – Entertainment: The Convergence of Technology and Media. Digital technologies are democratizing the creation and distribution of content causing a seismic shift in the business model for traditional movie and television studios. See [link] (more)

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Media Technology Social Media 100

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MARCH 24, 2010

Los Angeles-based Break Media , which operates a number of Internet media and entertainment properties focused on men, said late Tuesday evening that it has partnered with BlueKai and exelate , two firms providing online advertising data. Tags: break media content publishing advertising bluekai exelate. READ MORE>>.

Media 150

Media Break.com Advertising Entertainment 150

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 25, 2011

Join us tonight live at 8pm PST from UCLA Korn Hall for Digital LA’s Branded Entertainment panel right here on TechZulu. They’ll discuss how content creators and brands work together to create, develop, and market digital branded entertainment. Matt McMahon, Fox Digital Entertainment, VP Mobile.

Entertainment 96

Entertainment Yahoo Electronic Arts Social Media 96

Berkonomics

JUNE 30, 2012

We have grown more than a bit weary of most advertising, no matter in what form. We are constantly bombarded by ads in multiple types of media, to the extent that we most often tune them out unless particularly entertaining from the first moment. Dave’s book: Positioning.

Case Study 212

Case Study Study Social Network Advertising 212

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Selectable Media , a digital advertising firm which lets users unlock digital content in exchange for interacting with brand advertising, said today that it has expanded to Los Angeles, as part of a growth in its footprint. The expansion came alongside the opening of a new office in Chicago.

Media 164

Media Avalon San Diego Advertising 164

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AUGUST 1, 2013

Lootsie said the company''s rewards program is aimed at helping advertisers better connect with game players, bypassing banners and pop-ups which are disliked by gamers--and instead, offering up all kinds of rewards for player who engage with advertisers. lootsie games rewards content videogame developer advertising ingame'

Advertising 153

Advertising Entertainment Content Los Angeles 153

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DECEMBER 3, 2008

Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment, operator of the massively multiplayer online game "World of Warcraft," has selected Microsoft's in-game advertising subsidiary Massive fors its web sites and Battle.net online game service. According to Massive, it will be the exclusive advertising service provider to Blizzard's U.S.,

Advertising 100

Advertising Web Entertainment Sites 100

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Despite the proximity to Hollywood and the entertainment world, in the world of Southern California startups, actually combining the two world is quite difficult. NowLive is trying to do just that, leveraging both technology and the entertainment world to build its business. Who are your customers? It's all part of the same vision.

Paramount 187

Paramount Entertainment Hollywood Content 187

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JUNE 28, 2010

Los Angeles-based HitFix , an online web site focused on entertainment news and information, has raised $1.6M Hitfix focuses on news, interviews and commentary on all aspects of entertainment. The Tech Coast Angels said that HitFix gets around one million monthly unique users, and is advertising-driven. READ MORE>>.

Tech Coast Angels 145

Tech Coast Angels Southern California News Entertainment 145

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Join us tomorrow as TechZulu brings you the Digital LA Entertainment Apps panel live featuring speakers from Disney ABC TV, FOX, Universal, Comcast, Fandango, Mobile Roadie, etc. They'll discuss the development, content, creation, approval process, and marketing for smartphone and tablet apps (iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android, etc.)

Entertainment 92

Entertainment Fandango Social Media Advertising 92

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Patrick Kennedy: Sidebar is a company that was founded to bring consumers personalized content, focused on mobile delivery of that content. I joined about a year ago--a bunch of us did--and looked at where Sidebar was as it was gearing up for a full consumer launch of its personalized content portal. How is the company funded?

Content 189

Content Screening Mobile Customer 189

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 10, 2014

Malibu and Beverly Hills have long been hot neighborhoods for entertainment execs. As the line blurs between tech and entertainment, and as Silicon Valley seeks synergy with L.A.’s One after another, tech and entertainment companies – and hybrids of the two – have taken root here. commercial real estate market.

Entertainment 108

Entertainment Santa Monica Journal Belkin 108

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JULY 20, 2011

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based HitFix (www.hitfix.com) an online news site focused on entertainment, announced it had raised $2M in a funding round. What's the story behind HitFix and where do you fit in the entertainment news landscape? and entertainment as a whole is rapidly changing and growing.

News 173

News Entertainment Startup Bertelsmann 173

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Los Angeles-based Ace Metrix , the online advertising rating and analytics firm run by Steve Goldman , has applied the firm's ad rating service to the Super Bowl XLIV ads. Tags: content advertising television bowl super metrix. READ MORE>>.

Palomar 124

Palomar Advertising Entertainment Google 124

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

In the quest to own the world of Internet content, there has been a huge amount of focus given to the world of consumer Internet content. For that reason, more and more content is going online. However, as these are relatively niche focuses, it's difficult for those content providers--often times bloggers--to build an audience.

Startup 162

Startup Content Advertising Sites 162

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

He then worked in consulting which gave him a broad base of business experience working with the newspaper, cable, and advertising industries. What’s your point of view on next generation video entertainment? (34:30 The first phase was just getting all the content online via YouTube. 34:30 – 37:00). 40:30 –41:30).

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Capital Venture Capital Veoh Startup 265

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Despite coming from Amazon, the local involvement is heavy, with USC's School of Cinematic Arts heavily involved, as well as other local entertainment execs. Interestingly enough, Amazon.com's ads for the Amazon Kindle last year were pulled from a similar contest run by Amazon last year for user generated advertising.

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Sites Hollywood Summary USC 217

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 21, 2012

We’ll discuss how content studios are monetizing this content via advertising, sponsorship, show integration and more. Content partners include Discovery, CBS, Time Inc., Advertisers include Target, Kraft, Huggies, Hyundia, and more. Tickets are still available and can be purchased HERE.

Content 80

Content Silver Lake Electronic Arts THQ 80

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MARCH 25, 2013

Los Angeles-based online entertainment, music, and advertising firm BuzzMedia is no more: it's just rebranded itself SpinMedia. The publisher, which owns such brands as Celebuzz, Sterogeom, Idolator, JustJared, and many other music-related sites, acquired longtime music magazine Spin back in July of last year.

Buzznet 170

Buzznet Anthem Redpoint Advertising 170

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OCTOBER 8, 2012

The firm--which has been booting up operations in LA since May --said it has hired Amy Elkins as EVP Strategy and Advertising, and Amy Smith as Director of Advertising. Smith was previously at Amazon Media Group, working with IMDb, Amazon, Mobile and Kindle with entertainment accounts.

Venice 178

Venice Paramount Advertising Los Angeles 178

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AUGUST 1, 2012

Burbank-based Magic Ruby , a new service aimed at the social television segment, said today that it has launched to help provide revenue for advertisers, content creators, distributors, and app developers.

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Screening Burbank Advertising Tool 164

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MAY 20, 2014

The latest venture out of Los Angeles-based entertainment news site Hitfix is perfect for those with mere seconds to spend on figuring out if that latest movie is worth investing time into. The new feature features--as advertised--six second reviews of current films in a very (very) short video. Leatherman is best known as "Mr.

News 138

News Hulu Hollywood Entertainment 138

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

Los Angeles-based GumGum Sports , which develops artificial intelligence powered software which helps sports team measure advertising being presented in sports coverage of their teams, has rolled out a new analytics module it says streamlines sponsorship analysis and reporting.

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence Social Media Entertainment Advertising 113

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JANUARY 27, 2011

Nick Higgins: Adconion was founded six years ago as an advertising network. Along the way, we anticipated and forecast a change in the consumption of content on the internet. Joost and our network serves as a platform for us to syndicate our content, using both the Joost player and the ad network combined.

Santa Monica 149

Santa Monica Content Platform Networking 149