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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Los Angeles-based Gumgum , the online advertising technology developer led by Ophir Tanz, recently rolled out a new, programmatic ad platform for its in-image advertising. Gumgum provides in-image advertising technology, which integrates ads into a site''s photos. gumgum programmatic advertising image' READ MORE>>.

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JULY 8, 2013

If there were such a thing as a "Dream Team" for mobile advertising, you would be hard pressed not to pick the founding team of Los Angeles-based Gradient X (www.gradientx.com), whose founders include Michael Lum (formerly of OpenX), Brian Baumgart (formerly at Adconion), and Julie Mattern (formerly of Rubicon Project).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Burbank-based Beachfront Media , the video software and technology provider led by Frank Sinton, said Tuesday that it has launched a new programmatic video ad platform called Beachfront.io. The tool also includes more targeting options for advertisers, along with other enhancements. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 12, 2017

Earlier this week, Los Angeles-based Donut Media (www.donut.media) announced a seed funding round, for its efforts to create a online, video-focused brand centered around car enthusiasts. Donut Media is venture backed by Techstars Ventures, 3311 Ventures, Fontinalis Partners and professional driver Ryan Tuerck. What is Donut Media?

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 -- DIGIDAY:ON MEDIA: February 23, 2011: Where THE digital media moguls caucus on the business of buying and planning and advertising across digital platforms. Join us for this one of a kind meeting of the digital media moguls in Los Angeles. See [link] (more)

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MARCH 3, 2015

Los Angeles-based advertising technology developer Vantage Media said this morning that it has rebranded the company, and has changed its name to Katch , as a new focus on its software platform. Katch also licenses that platform to others. katch vantage media bidding marketplace advertising rename real time'

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Los Angeles-based streaming media delivery provider Triton Digital has won the business of Bloomberg Media , the consumer facing arm of Bloomberg L.P., as part of a delivery, monetization, and measurement deal. Financial details of the partnership were not announced. The two said Bloomberg reaches to 1.3 million listeners n the U.S.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

Los Angeles-based media measurement and optimization software developer VideoAmp has raised $275M in funding, giving it a $1.4 VideoAmp said the funds will go to accelerate rollout and adoption of its platform, and also to scale its enterprise sales, engineering, data science and client success teams.

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JULY 11, 2013

Two, Los Angeles online advertising firms have linked up in a technology deal today. The two companies said that OpenX will provide United Online Media Group with its full monetization platform, including its real-time-bidding, ad network, direct sale, and other tools. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

Los Angeles-based audio advertising technology developer Triton Digital announced this morning that it has been selected by radio station owner NRG Media.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Santa Monica-based Rubicon Project , the online advertising exchange operator, is powering female content network Glam Media , Glam Media said Tuesday. Glam Media said it is using REVV Connect, Rubicon Project's real time advertising trading platform as part of an invite-only, premium ad marketplace.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Los Angeles-based Evolve Media has launched a new, social video product via its SpringBoard Video Division , aimed at distributing social video content to publishers. Evolve Media''s platform includes its own customizable and brandable video player, video analytics and reporting, and more. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 1, 2013

Los Angeles-based Triton Digital , which develosp technology for digital audio advertising and publishing, reported a win with Varick Media Management, a provider of programmatic streaming audio ads. The companies asid the deal is the first time that streaming audio ads will be available via Varick''s data management platform.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

A new, Los Angeles-based startup, MediaKits, says it has launched a new platform aimed at helping influencers, musicians, and athletes manage their brands. The company said its platform lets its users create their own custom media kits online. The startup was founded by Kieran O'Brien and Casey Adams.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

Westlake Village-based ValueClick said this morning that it has launched a new Platform Services offering within its ValueClick Media division. As part of the new platform, the firm said it has named Nancy Hall as Vice President, Platform Services, the lead the new offering. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2008

Irvine-based Specific Media said this morning that it has launched a new ad platform, which it says will simplify management and delivery of advertising. Apparently, the new program is being used by American Airlines in a current advertising effort to reach holiday travelers. READ MORE>>

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MAY 21, 2013

Los Angeles-based GumGum has snagged a media agency network executive as an advisor, the firm is announcing today, for its in-image advertising platform. GumGum said it has appointed Carl Fremont, the Global Chief Digital Officer at MEC, which it says is one of the world''s largest media agency networks, to its advisory board.

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JULY 17, 2012

The firm said its new AdStitch mobile advertising service ads pre-roll and post-roll adds to MMS videos, which allows companies to combine advertisements with MMS video messages. The firm said the tool makes it simple for companies to generate advertising revenue from opt-in, MMS messaging campaigns. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

For today's interview, we spoke to Bill Curtis , the founder of Malibu-based CurtCo Media (www.curtco.com). We spoke to Bill about CurtCo's move into the podcasting area, and why he thinks podcasting is the next frontier in media. Bill Curtis: It's by far the most exciting platform right now. It ends up being good for both.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Los Angeles-based PK4 Media announced today that it has launched a new product aimed at optimizing both display and video advertising, across mobile, tablet, and online platforms. Alexander previously served at such companies as Dedicated Media, Clickshift, and ValueClick. READ MORE>>. pk4media vidoe optimization'

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JANUARY 31, 2013

Glow Digital Media , a developer of a Facebook advertising platform, said Thursday that it has raised $1.3M The company said it helps direct response advertisers build and manage their Facebook advertising campaigns. Glow Digital Media has set up its U.S. in a seed funding round, and set up its U.S.

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APRIL 30, 2013

Yet, it seems like there''s no easy way to specifically advertise on those games, or a way for those game developers to monetize that audience. However, Mobigirl Media (www.mobigirlmedia.com), a new mobile advertising network, is looking to change that by specifically creating an ad network focused on girls.

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MAY 12, 2020

Los Angeles-based digital audio advertising provider Triton Digital said this morning that it has integrated its services with advertising technology firm Amobee. The company said it has integrated Amobee's demand-side platform with its programmatic audio marketplace. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Los Angeles-based Panache , a provider of online advertising software and services, has been acquired by 24/7 Real Media , 24/7 Real Media said this morning. 24/7, which is part of WPP, said it will incorporate Panache's digital video ad technology and formats into its Open AdStream platform. The firm was founded in 2006.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Irvine-based Brand Affinity Technologies , the new startup of Ryan and Chad Steelberg, said this morning that it has launched social media campaigns for three companies. Brand Affinity Technology runs a platform which matches celebrity endorsements with marketers. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Culver City-based PK4 Media , an online video advertising network operator, said Thursday that it has acquired JSFour , a fellow video ad technology firm. The companies said the two have been working together on an advanced video distrbution platform. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Patrick Quigley: People often have the wrong perception of Vantage Media. However, if you talk to a lot of people about who Vantage Media is, a lot of them think we''re still an agency, specifically focused on for-profit education marketing. We sat down and spoke with Patrick about the business and its pivot.

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

Swadia was most recently CEO of White Ops, a company in the digital advertising fraud prevention area, and according to The Trade Desk, has more than 20 years of experience in the technology and media industry. Swadia will be based in The Trade Desks's New York offices. Swadia reports to The Trade Desk's founder and CEO, Jeff Green.

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MAY 4, 2017

Santa Monica-based MomentFeed , which develops software used by multi-location brands to manage consumer experience interacting with their locations, has enhanced its Paid Media Manager software. The company said the enhancements include the ability to executive targeted, local Snap Ads and Geofilters on Snapchat.

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AUGUST 22, 2014

For our profile today, we had a chat with Jonathan David , the CEO of Los Angeles-based Tapstone (www.tapstone.com), a company providing media buying and optimization. We spoke with Jonathan about the company and where it fits into the advertising market. Jonathan David: We''re essentially a media buying and optimization platform.

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MAY 1, 2019

Santa Monica-based advertising startup VideoAmp said on Wednesday that it has raised a big $70M funding round, led by the Raine Group, and also included Ankona Capital, Mediaocean, and RTL Group. The company, which develops cross-platform advertising, said it will use the funding to build out its team, as well as for acquisition.

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

San Diego-based Bevo Media , an online ad exchange and ad tracking platform developer, has been acquired by private equity investor Vize Capital. Bevo Media was founded in 2010, and plays in the performance marketing area. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

Los Angeles-based programmatic advertising company MediaAlpha , led by Steve Yi, says it has seen more than $100M in revenues, for the company's second year. The provider of programmatic advertising technology said it nearly doubled the size of its team in the past 12 months. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 21, 2014

What''s unique about it, it is stream live social media, and actually puts that social media content on the display right in front of you. We looked at our competitors, and we saw that one was a well known, Fortune 500 company, which is selling media players that connect with displays. Our software is an open platform.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

European advertising platform developer Adform said today that it has set up a new sales and support office in Los Angeles, as it looks to expand into the United States. Adform, which says it supplies technology to European media agencies, trading desks, advertisers and publishers, said the new office is part of an effort to offer U.S.-based

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MARCH 26, 2019

Ventura-based programmatic advertising technology developer The Trade Desk said this morning that it has officially launched its programmatic ad buying platform in China. According to The Trade Desk, the move comes as global advertisers are looking to reach audiences in China, and because the country is a key growth market.

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