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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

News today that AOL has acquired technology news blog TechCrunch highlights the growing place of blog publishers in the online world. Here are three, Southern California blog networks which have quietly growing their network of properties: BUZZMEDIA. Did we miss your favorite, Southern California blog empire?

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Lalawag , the technology-meets-gossip blog run by Sean and Laurie Percival, is shutting down, according to a post from the two Thursday afternoon. According to the Percivals, they no longer have time to properly run the blog, due to a tough job and a new baby. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

The bible of entertainment industry news, Variety , has been acquired by Internet entrepreneur Jay Penske, via his firm, Penske Media , the companies said today. Penske Media owns such online publications as Deadline, HollywoodLife, BGR, and TVLine MovieLine, a number of which are major competitors to Variety.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 14, 2013

If you start with a POV rather than product features / functions or your own internal news story you’re already a long way down the track of answering the above questions. Why would I want to have a POV rather than talking about my cool new features? They are an investment bank that targets the technology & media sectors.

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APRIL 15, 2014

In an unusual method of launching a new, online publication, the USC Marshall School of Business and USA TODAY said this morning that the two have linked up to create a new, online publication covering the business of sports, called Fields of Green. fieldsofgreen today usatoday publication content sports business online blog'

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

You help them on stories, act as a source, develop real relationships, read their stories and eventually when you have news they’re more willing to have a conversation. And you need somebody who is committed to keeping up your presence in blogs, social media and other online forums. I find this so inauthentic.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

He started the call by telling me he had exciting news. He was about to be featured in a major US news magazine as one of their “hot&# picks. A positive news story means NOTHING about the core performance of your business. I’d love to do a 30 minute call just to update you on our exciting news.&#.

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APRIL 29, 2010

In the newest bid for revenue at the Los Angeles Times, the paper said this week that it will begin adding green, affiliate revenue links within its news stories. The links also will show up in a number of the paper's blogs, although so far the paper is steering clear of links within its mainline news reporting.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Microsoft's MSN, and Santa Monica-based media firm BermanBraun Interactive said today that they have rolled out a new celebrity news site called WonderWall , which will feature information on what the companies described as the "hottest" pop culture stories, personalities, and trends. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

paidContent , the online news site started in Los Angeles by Rafat Ali, is officially disappearing, according to current owner and publisher GigaOm. The move comes two years after GigaOm acquired paidContent from former owner Guardian Media, which had purchased paidContent from Ali in 2008. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 3, 2013

PublishThis says its tools are now being used by such customers as Ziff Davis, Sporting News, Cox Media, and others. publishthis wordpress plugin publishing content blog blogging partnership' Financial details of the relationship were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 17, 2010

Santa Monica-based LIVESTRONG.COM , the online health and fitness site run by Demand Media in a partnership with Lance Armstrong, said today that it has partnered with RadioShack Corporation for an iPhone app. Financial arrangements between LIVESTRONG and RadioShack were not released. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

For today's Insights and Opinions article, we have a piece from Tracy Olmstead Williams, of Olmstead Williams Communications, talking about the bold new world of social media: Social Media, like Global Warming, has now left doubters behind. Brands lagging in new media shrank by 6 percent. 06 percent.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

You help them on stories, act as a source, develop real relationships, read their stories and eventually when you have news they’re more willing to have a conversation. And you need somebody who is committed to keeping up your presence in blogs, social media and other online forums. Talk like a human. Give real answers.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

It reportedly paid a hefty $230 million to acquire the podcast publisher and network startup Gimlet Media, and has also acquired the podcast monetization platform Anchor for an undisclosed price. Spotify Acquires Gimlet Media and Anchor. Above all, this news points to a big shift in the podcast industry.

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MARCH 5, 2014

Rymer will head up expansion across "multiple" platforms; Herrguth will develop and produce content for film, television, and digital media for the company. Nerdist began as a blog, but now also features a Youtube channel, and podcast network. nerdist blog news content video executive' READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 20, 2009

Los Angeles-based Buzz Media , the online network of celebrity-focused web sites, announced today that it has inked a deal with OK! Magazine is a celebrity news magazine and website. Buzz Media said it will use OK!'s According to the two, they are in a joint venture focused on digital content, marketing, and advertising.

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AUGUST 13, 2013

Sean Percival , the founder of Wittlebee and former MySpace, Tsavo Media, Docstoc, and Mahalo executive, has surfaced at hyperlocal news site Topix as VP of Marketing. Percival, who had been very visible in the Los Angeles technology scene, had left Los Angeles in July seeking new pastures. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

Anyone who reads this blog frequently will know that I am a big believer in low-cost video content and specifically the power of YouTube as a content creation & distribution platform. Our industry just took one big step towards legitimacy with the hiring of renowned media exec Ynon Kreiz to run Maker Studios. hours of TV / day.

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APRIL 12, 2010

Los Angeles-based GameRevolution , the online gaming unit of AtomicOnline/Evolve Media , said today that it has signed on online gaming site Destructoid.com , an online gaming blog site. Destructoid offers video game industry news and commentary. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

El Segundo-based Aggregage , which develops software driven B2B websites and newsletters which aggregate blog and news postings for specific industries, has raised $1M in a convertible note, the company said today. Aggregage''s B2B websites are published in conjunction with trade and professional associations. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 25, 2010

The position that Twitter should be compensated by third-party applications that monetize through Twitter is both correct and is actually great news for the long-term viability of the ecosystem. Furthermore, when Twitter publishers make money from their work in supporting the Twitter platform this is good news for all involved.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Guardian News & Media , the firm behind web publisher ContentNext , is in discussions with potential buyers about a possible sale, according to a report from the firm's own site, paidContent. Ali had founded the blog after he lost a job immediately after September 11th. Names of potential buyers were not discussed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Everyone is talking about how social media can help you jumpstart your business at no cost, and experts are springing up on all sides to help you do it at a high cost. Before you start, analyze existing media, demographics, and new social media alternatives for a fit to your rollout campaign requirements. Pick your fit.

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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. Twitter is pretty unstoppable as it related to news and global reach, but StockTwits is that extra layer that deciphers the news for people who love stocks.

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JUNE 27, 2013

We caught up with Mark Suster , one of Upfront''s General Partners and a well known blogger and technology personality, the new fund, and how his blogging is now driving the firm''s investment activity. Tell us about the new fund? It''s good news for us, but it''s also good news for Los Angeles technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2020

If your business is to be a thought leader in the social media world, you need a system of grading how much influence you have online, much like the original Klout score, as explained in the classic book on this subject, “ Klout Matters ,” by Gina Carr and Terry Brock. Allocate some time to spend on social media. Build a team.

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APRIL 27, 2010

Los Angeles-based Mail.com Media Corporation (MMC), which operates the Mail.com email service and portal, as well as its own network of content-focused web sites, said today that it has acquired BGR.com , a mobile/gadget review and news site. Tags: content publishing gadget blog acquisition merger bgr.com mail mail.com.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Tonight I was reading a good blog post ( here ) from Sean Powers with Alistair Croll on preparing yourself for the TC50 “bump” – the rise in traffic that a company gets from presenting at TechCrunch 50. Around this time B2C eCommerce had been dominating the media but the wheels were starting to come off. Mistakes we made?

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Although Worlize may be news to some they have been around for just over a year and they are based right here in Los Angeles. Their latest addition to Worlize is the ability to for a “Chat Now” badge to be placed on your blog. These past few months we have seen the rebirth of virtual worlds.

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OCTOBER 30, 2012

Los Angeles-based digital media publisher BUZZMEDIA looks to be revving up its hiring on the editorial end of its business, saying Tuesday that it has hired nine staffers across its sites Celebuzz, and SPIN. The firm said the expansion of its staff will further expand the brands.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 7, 2009

Monday, July 13, 2009 -- SMCLA: Citizen Journalism: Social Media's Effect on How News is Reported and Consumed. More and more people are turning to social media as the first place they look for breaking news. the traditional media and b.) What does this mean for: a.) See [link] (more).

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009 -- Entertainment News Goes Social Panel. Join us for our panel discussion on how industry news sources are using online, especially social media, to report entertainment news. Digital LA. Extra extra read all about it! online, your iPhone, Blackberry, tweets, etc! See [link] (more).

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Technology Council

MARCH 31, 2009

The Technology Council of Southern California and TechEmpower are happy to announce the launch of: Southern California Tech Central This is a community of people in Southern California who have come together to help find and organize the best content from blogs, news sources and other web sites all around technology in So Cal.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 26, 2024

There are just five days left to enter the digital detox competition set up by Icelandic Yogurt company Siggi’s Dairy, which has pledged to give selected contestants $10,000 to spend an entire month “detoxing” without a smartphone or social media. Instead of abstaining from alcohol for a month, we challenge you to ditch your smartphone.”

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DECEMBER 10, 2010

It's the source for keeping a pulse on the dynamic world of technology, reaching venture capitalists, angel investors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, social media. PRTechConnect (www.prtechconnect.com)  You've Got News, Now Get Heard. your business on the map with national news coverage and blog buzz for only $999 a. to San Diego.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Sunday, February 25, 2007 Challenge of Predicting Winners I just read a bit on the payout to YouTube from the Google Acquisition ( Internet News , CNN ). Los Angeles Social Media Starters What is Visible Networking? He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO. in Computer Science.

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