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JULY 14, 2009

Monday, July 20, 2009 -- Future of Mobile Film and Television. Mobile Monday. Join us for another stimulating Mobile Monday event. Network and meet other Industry leaders from studios, content providers, carriers, mobile start ups, brands, etc to discuss timely and topical issues surrounding all aspects of mobile entertainment.

Mobile 100

Mobile Hollywood Advertising Startup 100

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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

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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JANUARY 24, 2011

For this morning's company profile, we thought we'd connect with ShareSquare (www.getsharesquare.com), a newly funded Los Angeles startup focused on QR barcodes -- 3D barcodes -- focused on musicians and entertainers. It's a powerful opportunity to connect people offline with the mobile, online experience. However, one way the U.S.

Startup 220

Startup West Hollywood Metrics Entertainment 220

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AUGUST 1, 2013

Los Angeles-based Lootsie said Thursday that it has launched a new, mobile rewards program aimed ta casual game players, which will provide rewards to iOs and Android game players for in-game achievements. lootsie games rewards content videogame developer advertising ingame' READ MORE>>.

Advertising 153

Advertising Entertainment Content Los Angeles 153

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. jennipowell.

Entertainment 96

Entertainment Yahoo Electronic Arts Social Media 96

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

hours per day on average, and that’s excluding the other 13 hours a day where we have our mobile devices, our connected TVs, our iPads and Kindles and soon our cars connected to the web. Mobility really changes everything. According to Google data 30% of all restaurant searches now come via mobile devices. And the future?

Venture Capital 347

Venture Capital Capital Technical Review Startup 347

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AUGUST 20, 2010

For this morning's interview, we thought we'd talk with Los Angeles-based Sidebar (www.sidebar.com), a venture backed startup in the mobile space, to learn more about what they are up to. Patrick Kennedy: Sidebar is a company that was founded to bring consumers personalized content, focused on mobile delivery of that content.

Content 189

Content Screening Mobile Customer 189

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JUNE 9, 2010

Army is using Total Immersion for an augmented reality entertainment game which allows users to race against MRAP and Stryker armored vehicles via the web and at certain NASCAR events. The game is part of the U.S. Army's recruiting efforts.

Entertainment 154

Entertainment Advertising Web Los Angeles 154

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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. READ MORE>>.

Paramount 187

Paramount Entertainment Hollywood Content 187

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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

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 26, 2013

From gaming, to advertising, to branding and marketing, there’s no online business plan that Facebook can’t be used for at this point. The post Beyond Entertainment | Social Media as a Tool for Marketers appeared first on TechZulu. The capability for a social app to monetize is now the new standard – like it or not. In Conclusion….

Social Media 82

Social Media Entertainment Media Tool 82

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JULY 18, 2012

In a mobile world, what's a unique way to reach out to your friends and others? We have a mobile app, and a Facebook app, and all of that can be private labeled. The rest of our team comes out of the film, television, streaming media, and startup world, mostly in the interactive entertainment world. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 246

Social Network Mobile Media Examples 246

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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

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 26, 2012

Now in its fourth year, The Israel Conference is a high energy nexus point for Israel-facing businesses, investors, and high profile decision makers looking to build business relationships, network, and elevate their companies stature in the tech, gaming, ecommerce, advertising, mobile, consumer, medical, clean tech, and entertainment industries.

Conference 113

Conference Entertainment Advertising Los Angeles 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 25, 2012

Now in its fourth year, The Israel Conference is a high energy nexus point for Israel-facing businesses, investors, and high profile decision makers looking to build business relationships, network, and elevate their companies stature in the tech, gaming, ecommerce, advertising, mobile, consumer, medical, clean tech, and entertainment industries.

Conference 113

Conference Entertainment Advertising Los Angeles 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Network with Startups, Digital Media, Entertainment, Music, Marketing, Advertising, Web Services and Apps, Mobile Business Owners, Professional Services, Entrepreneurs, Investors and Corporations. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 -- Digital Lounge Mixer. See [link] (more)

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Advertising Web Mobile 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 26, 2012

The Israel Conference brings together leading innovators and investors High Tech / Entertainment Media / Advertising / Mobile / Content / Gaming / e-Commerce / Energy / Clean Tech / Security / Medical Tech / Consumer Products that are coming out of Israel that are market-making and in demand.

Conference 113

Conference High Tech Commerce Class 113

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DECEMBER 28, 2010

For us, it was a big departure from social networking and a new commitment to social entertainment. The second thing, is to look at companies who are creating value on mobile and the web that is not advertising based. What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year? The third one, of course, is Myspace! READ MORE>>.

Southern California 178

Southern California High Tech Miramar News 178

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MAY 14, 2013

We get wired with a payment at the end of the month, and never have to worry about collecting, and don''t have to talk to advertisers. However, we are here in Santa Monica, and we are a celebrity and entertainment site, and the next step for us in monetization is to get direct partnerships and deals with entertainment advertisers.

Google 236

Google Sites Startup Web 236

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

They can choose to go to a dinner that is advertised, and if they've previously expressed interest in a person, we let them know if that person is going. At Nokia, I was building relationships with consumer front ends, and prior to that, I worked with big mobile carriers. How did you get from working on mobile to online dating?

San Diego 264

San Diego Hollywood Mobile eHarmony 264

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MARCH 1, 2012

Last week, Pasadena-based Punchcard (www.punchcard.com) launched its mobile apps, which help local retailers provide rewards to loyal customers. Andy Steuer: Punchcard is a mobile loyalty rewards app. It was a portal, and partnered with ISPs so that those ISPs could generate ad revenue, and create stick entertainment for customers.

Southern California 245

Southern California Idealab Startup Customer 245

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 25, 2012

The Israel Conference brings together leading innovators and investors High Tech / Entertainment Media / Advertising / Mobile / Content / Gaming / e-Commerce / Energy / Clean Tech / Security / Medical Tech / Consumer Products that are coming out of Israel that are market-making and in demand.

Conference 100

Conference High Tech Commerce Class 100

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JULY 6, 2009

We're also delivering our information to mobile devices, through widgets, and mobile.surfline.com, a popular version of our site which is available through the mobile web. We're a business that has both advertising revenues and subscription, a blend of both. It sounds like mobile is a growth area for you?

Web 140

Web Content Mobile Sites 140

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

The convergence of the Internet and the entertainment business has made Los Angeles a hotbed of activity in the online entertainment industry, attracting companies from all over the country interested in connecting Hollywood with the Internet. It's primarily Internet and mobile devices. You moved here recently, didn't you?

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Advertising Hollywood Startup 100

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JULY 27, 2015

One of the side effects of the war over Flash, has been with advertisers--particularly in Hollywood--who rely on Flash to help display their advertising banners and video to users. Where do you fit into the mobile ad market? Matt Cooper: What we're really trying to do, is reshape the advertising space.

Hollywood 100

Hollywood HTML Software Review Advertising 100

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MAY 27, 2011

TeenSpot's entertainment and community website is a moderated, social networking and chat site, focused exclusively on teenagers. Gorilla Nation said its Youthology arm will provide marketers with integrated marketing programs, including mobile, video, social media and rich display products, on the newly acquired site.

Gorilla Nation 133

Gorilla Nation Social Media Social Network Entertainment 133

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

TechZulu is sending 5 lucky gamers to the first mobile 3D gaming tournament being held here in Los Angeles to compete! The LG Thrill is a great handset for on-the-move entertainment enthusiasts, LG Thrill 4G allows users to do it all in 3D – create, share and enjoy content in 3D. Name one of the first games Gameloft ever published.

Mobile 90

Mobile Hollywood Entertainment Los Angeles 90

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

We caught up with Dan to hear about how the firm is going beyond online sales, and making shopping online for fashion as much entertainment as e-commerce. Dan Murillo: Little Black Back is what we call an entertainment shopping company. We think there is a new category of the e-commerce and shopping sector, the entertainment sector.

Commerce 153

Commerce Sites Entertainment Social Network 153

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JULY 9, 2012

Mark Suster , fellow venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur, has written extensively about YouTube’s evolution from dogs-on-skateboards to its current status as an entertainment medium rivaling cable television networks. Better videos engage more viewers, which attract additional advertising dollars. .

Google 133

Google Development Develop Funding 133

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

We also talked about the emergence of New York City as the “hot” new area of entrepreneurship, VC and innovation driven by the quantification of the online advertising industry. Booyah – Develops a location based service platform that pairs the virtual world with mobile gaming. OTHER DEALS: 1. Total raised: $29.5mm.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

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MARCH 27, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Advertisers. tech, new media, entertainment and consumer industries. Tags: socaltech advertising sponsor. Interesting in reaching Southern California's high tech industry? Technology.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon Technology Council 100

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APRIL 24, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Advertisers. They include: Sponsors. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com). Technology.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon Technology Council 100

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JANUARY 8, 2020

Curtis is the former publisher of the Robb Report, which he sold back in 2015, and has a long history of operating media companies that have published such titles as Home Office Computing, Home Theater, Mobile Computing, Worth, and many others. That, of course, is what you're selling to your advertisers. It ends up being good for both.

Media 150

Media Report Advertising Content 150

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NOVEMBER 6, 2008

This morning, Los Angeles-based Mogreet (www.mogreet.com) announced it had raised a Series B funding round for the firm's mobile greeting services. We caught up with James to hear more about the company, how he managed to get funding even in this economy, and his view on the mobile market. But, there are two things.

Mogreet 133

Mogreet Paramount Entertainment Mobile 133

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 10, 2013

We also enjoy spending weekends in front of the computer working on new projects or building the next mobile app. We here at TechZulu put our heads together with the people at Talenthouse to bring you an exciting weekend of hacking, music, food, art, and Hollywood quality entertainment. It’s our fuel. Myself included.

West Hollywood 104

West Hollywood Hollywood Design Entertainment 104

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

By technology, he meant the world you and I both live in, of digital, mobile, health related technology, transportation technology--all of those elements. So, the question is how to take the city, and bring a technology identity to it, and augment the identity it already has around media and entertainment. What do you say to them?

Los Angeles 203

Los Angeles Technology Startup Examples 203