socalTECH

OCTOBER 3, 2014

In Los Angeles, it seems like everyone has either a script or a startup idea in their back pocket. Lisa Hennessy: The short one liner answer, is it''s a robust, digital platform that broadcasts once-of-a-lifetime job openings and experience, which everyone can apply for. Lisa Hennessy: We are going to build our own platform.

Platform 233

Platform Media Startup Social Media 233

socalTECH

MAY 9, 2013

Los Angeles-based Yektra announced this morning that it has raised $3M in a Series A funding round. Yekra says its system helps match content to viewers by genre, by digitally distributing entertainment through different web sites, blogs, social networks, and other destinations. READ MORE>>.

Platform 127

Platform Demand Entertainment Social Network 127

SoCal CTO

APRIL 9, 2013

I''ve written before about finding Web Development Firms in Los Angeles. Are there particular technologies or platforms involved? They shouldn''t be showing you that they don''t care at all about looks and content on their own site. What do they do after the web site is launched? How many contractors?

Web Development 204

Web Development Web Develop Development 204

socalTECH

AUGUST 15, 2014

Los Angeles-based Kixer (www.kixer.com) has figured out one way--which is to connect those mobile users with ads from app developers, who have the opposite problem of trying to boost their user base. All of the sudden, there was a growth in users coming from mobile platforms. What is Kixer? What''s your background?

Mobile 124

Mobile Web Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 124

TechCrunch LA

MAY 12, 2020

The 10 startups in Yellow’s third batch include: Brightly : a media platform and community that promotes ethical and sustainable brands. Nuggetverse : a web comics media startup. Nuggetverse : a web comics media startup. Stipop : a rich cross-platform chat sticker API. making their way to Los Angeles.

Invest 237

Invest Startup Artificial Inteligence Class 237

socalTECH

MAY 20, 2010

Search engine giant Google is entering the television guide and consumer electronics market today, saying at the Google I/O conference that it is working with Sony, Logitech, and others on embedding technology to search for and view both web and television shows within devices.

Google 153

Google Platform Guide Conference 153

socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Despite the huge surge of content specifically being developed for the web--and for sites like YouTube--making that content profitable and sustainable continues to be an issue for content creators. Josef Holm: Tubestart is a crowdfunding platform for YouTube creators, web series creators, and for digital video in general.

Content 231

Content Platform Sites Web 231

socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2014

Los Angeles-based Frequency , the video publishing software provider headed by Blair Harrison, has launched a new product, saying at NAB that it has launched Frequency Sync, which helps users publish their videos across the company''s range of video applications. READ MORE>>.

Services 138

Services Content Advertising Web 138

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Los Angeles-based CrownPeak , the developer of software-as-a-service, web content management tools headed by Jim Howard, said today that it has rolled out a major upgrade to its platform. READ MORE>>.

Software 160

Software Tool Content Web 160

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

CreatorUp is the online web series school teaching the next generation of web series creators how to make and market their own new video projects on the web. CreatorUp was launched online in Beta in January of 2013 and our startup team is based in Los Angeles. When was it launched and where? Who are its founders?

Web 93

Web USC Course Guide 93

socalTECH

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Gravity develops real-time, personalized web pages based on what consumers are most interested in, serving up personalized content on everything from iPad apps to web pages.

GRP Partners 178

GRP Partners Redpoint Santa Monica Web 178

socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Los Angeles-based Tillster , which develops digital ordering and engagement platforms used by quick service and fast casual restaurants, said yesterday that it is integrating its tools with mobile marketing company Kahuna. Financial details of the partnership were not disclosed. Kahuna is backed by Sequoia Capital. READ MORE>>.

Mobile 138

Mobile Software Marketing Email 138

socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2014

It might look a little like Demo Day for Warner Media Camp , the startup incubator program being run out of Los Angeles by Turner/Warner Bros. Most of the companies included a strong element of technology, and many of the startup entrepreneurs in attendance had a strong engineering--rather than content--background. READ MORE>>.

Media 124

Media Class Hollywood Incubator 124

socalTECH

MAY 9, 2019

For our interview this morning, we caught up with Alonso Vargas , the CTO and co-founder of Runtriz (www.runtriz.com), a Los Angeles company which has been powering the mobile apps and experiences for Radisson, Best Western, a lot of boutique brands. We took that platform, and converted it to a web experience.

Mobile 113

Mobile Startup Platform Web 113

socalTECH

JUNE 29, 2010

Los Angeles-based Demand Media , the online media firm headed by Richard Rosenblatt, announced today that it has inked a partnership with celebrity model Tyra Banks , to create a new site focused on fashion and beauty. Tags: demand media model tyra banks celebrity hollywood content fashion beauty. READ MORE>>.

Demand 205

Demand Sites Media Social Media 205

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2011

Los Angeles-based Paperlinks , the developer of iPhone applications focused on QR codes and headed by Hamilton Chan, is announcing today that it has launched a new product to help businesses connect with customers. Paperlinks is the publisher of the identically named iPhone application. READ MORE>>.

Content 167

Content Advertising Web Los Angeles 167

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2015

Along with Greycroft, I was the first institutional investor in Maker Studios (sold to Disney for nearly $1 billion) and am still the largest investor in Mitu Network , the largest online video producer of Latino content. A new generation of content producer and video style has emerged that is distinctly different from what you see in TV.

SEM 150

SEM Content Platform Acquisition 150

socalTECH

JULY 1, 2014

Vadio came out of LA''s Amplify startup accelerator, and now has operations both in Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. Editor''s note: we''re dual running this content across our Southern California and Pacific Northwest Site, since Vadio is split between the two regions). What is Vadio all about? What were you doing before Vadio?

Platform 164

Platform Startup Content Sites 164

socalTECH

OCTOBER 29, 2012

One of the major growth areas along Silicon Beach has been in the whole area of creating content for digital platforms. But, how do you figure out what actual content will resonate with online consumers? I figured out that there was this massive market for comedic content, but the market was extremely scattered.

Content 230

Content News Startup Research 230

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

https://medium.com/media/cc969482e7abf6b75d3c0958c8ee409d/href I moved to Los Angeles in 2007 and as a VC who had built his career as a programmer, database designer, program manager, CEO then VP Products at Salesforce, I wanted to build a portfolio of software investments. Wasn’t Jonah worried about “platform risks?”

Buzzfeed 210

Buzzfeed Media Content News 210

socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2014

Some recent jobs: VP of Business Development, RampRate - Los Angeles. Business Development Director, Colony Logic - Los Angeles. Colony Logic is a Los Angeles-based platform technology company that simplifies the overly complex world of profitably selling and supporting Digital products. Maybe it''s time for a change!

SoCalTech 124

SoCalTech SaaS Los Angeles Platform 124

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Los Angeles-based Fandango said today that FandangoNOW , the company's on-demand, premium video service, has launched on the Xbox One and Xbox One S. The company said the available on the Xbox One platform allows consumers to rent or buy more than 40,000 new release and catalog movies and next day TV shows.

Fandango 100

Fandango Demand Web Los Angeles 100

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Inspired by the vast amounts of data from videos, photos, music, websites and blogs shared by the many friends and people they follow online and seeing how much time it takes to check all the content across many platforms, friends set out to come up with a solution and CHNL was born. In addition, Web 2.0 What is CHNL?

Social Network 104

Social Network Networking Content Web 104

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Having done lots of those, I realized that there was a really great opportunity, from the standpoint of harnessing the higher quality in streaming platforms. I founded NowLive a year ago, dedicated to producing and streaming live, professional events for the web and mobile, and anchored interactive. What's unique about NowLive?

Paramount 187

Paramount Entertainment Hollywood Content 187

socalTECH

JULY 30, 2009

Los Angeles-based EQAL , said this morning at Twiistup that the firm is launching a new, social publishing tool it is calling Umbrella, focused on independent producers, celebrity talent, and online personalities. Tags: eqal lonelygirl15 content video hollywood studio social networking software publishing. READ MORE>>.

Tool 100

Tool Twiistup Social Network Hollywood 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Los Angeles-based MySpace has been among the most visible of Southern California's Internet era success stories, although the site--now owned by News Corporation--has had its own share of ups-and-downs, as well as questions about its future. MySpace Connection : Shawn Gold , former SVP Marketing and Content at MySpace. Let us know!

Startup 178

Startup Tech Coast Angels Demand News 178

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 26, 2013

Squabbler, a video engagement platform for web and mobile publishers has launched new features and the next generation of its video engagement platform in a move that will power engagement for sports, entertainment and news publishers a like. Customized content. Stage and settle debate. Stage and settle debate.

Metrics 79

Metrics Platform Content Web 79

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 11, 2021

But for creators seeking to monetize their following, these newer platforms may be more attractive to some creators, since they already have built-in tools to help them monetize their followings. “ Content creator doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to be the next Addison Rae or a TikTok star,” explained Ramdani.

Platform 286

Platform Commerce Startup Tool 286

socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2011

He was also the founder of Wallstrip, which he sold to CBS back in 2007, is an investor in a significant number of web and social media companies. It was built originally on the Twitter platform to talk about stocks, and all users had to do was add a dollar sign to ticker symbols to give it context. It's fun, I guess.

Ideas 248

Ideas Web Startup Content 248

socalTECH

MAY 13, 2015

Los Angeles-based streaming television site Hulu and wireless carrier AT&T have reached a deal to offer up video-on-demand services on AT&T later this year, the two said Wednesday. According to the two, AT&T will offer Hulu's subscription service on both mobile and web platforms.

Hulu 100

Hulu Demand Web Los Angeles 100

socalTECH

JUNE 13, 2019

In January, Los Angeles-based Pluto TV (www.pluto.tv) was acquired by Viacom for $340M, one of the largest acquisition deals so far in the region this year. I started a web design company, and ended up going to college in Florida, but kept on running the company on the side. Other people have tried to put linear television on the Web.

Startup 124

Startup Content Demand Netflix 124

socalTECH

MARCH 11, 2014

There''s no better way than post thousands of pieces of content online and see what happens -- and realize that the tools weren''t there to truly figure out what was happening. We had gone out to all of the Hollywood studios, and licensed clip content, short segments of filmed. Plus, they''ve invested in Los Angeles.

Hollywood 159

Hollywood Help Media Content 159

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 10, 2014

I’m more of a verbal content guy. I considered changing to a blog publishing platform that would allow me to change the visual design more easily myself. He runs platform for Upfront Ventures and is doing an amazing job. I appreciate beautiful design – I just wasn’t blessed with the skill of producing it.

Blogging 294

Blogging Design Venture Capital Screening 294

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Los Angeles-based BiasSync (www.biassync.com) was founded by three, very experienced serial entrepreneurs-- Michele Ruiz (broadcast journalism), Robin Richards (CareerArc, Internships.com, NTI Group, MP3), and Dan Gould (former VP of Technology for Tinder). Sometimes, it's just content presented online. Where is the company now?

Content 150

Content Training Education Outsource Development 150

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2011

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based Gamzee (www.gamzee.com), a new game company founded by Howard Marks, the co-founder of Activision and Acclaim Games, announced a seed round of funding. Right now, those Facebook apps only work on the web. What is Gamzee all about? Howard Marks: We started our business in April.

Activision 217

Activision Platform Startup Mobile 217

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 26, 2021

“The Ruin stirs, and the Five Realms rumble,” a now-archived web announcement read on Thursday morning. And how are these concerns exacerbated given that these authors’ target audience is too young to buy cryptocurrency on platforms like Coinbase and Gemini? But monetizing fan fiction through online platforms is a trickier matter.

Writing 196

Writing Outsource Development Technical Review Examples 196

socalTECH

JULY 16, 2009

Los Angeles- and London-based King.com , which operates an online casual gaming web site, said this morning that it has released 20 games for mobile phone platforms. Tags: king casual games videogames content mobile phone. READ MORE>>.

Mobile 100

Mobile Content Web Los Angeles 100