socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2013

The latest move in that area comes from online viral content publisher BuzzFeed , which is apparently ramping its operations in Los Angeles, as part of effort by the site to expand into entertainment coverage. BuzzFeed is looking to compete against Deadline, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter with its news coverage.

Buzzfeed 159

Buzzfeed Entertainment Hollywood Los Angeles 159

socalTECH

MAY 29, 2013

Online viral news and media site BuzzFeed is further expanding its operations in the Los Angeles area, and has set up a "social studio" in Los Angeles to help "influencers, thinkers and celebrities" to create videos for the social web. BuzzFeed said the new studio will grow to 30 people in the new few months, and will be led by Ze Frank.

Buzzfeed 145

Buzzfeed Los Angeles Angel News 145

SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 27, 2017

Sunday, April 2, 2017 -- N3XT CON 2017 - Entertainment, Technology, Startup. Located in Southern California, N3XT CON 2017 will spotlight industries that embody the LA spirit - Entertainment, Technology, and Startups. A pitch competition will also be held. See [link] (more)

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Buzzfeed Technology Southern California 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 27, 2017

Hear from industry leaders in technology, entertainment and startups in three rooms at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Buzzfeed 100

Buzzfeed Artificial Inteligence Pasadena Venture Capital 100

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

In LA we have entertainment, finance, textiles, aerospace, transportation, fashion and so forth. I don’t need to tell you what else is LA … SnapChat, Whisper, Tinder. All great communication companies. And in commerce we have NastyGal, DailyLook, JustFab and many others. KickStarter? Gilt Groupe, AdoreMe, Thrillist, Birchbox?

Startup 390

Startup Venture Capital Capital Funding 390

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Interesting that Booyah is led by a former game producer, Keith Lee, who formerly launched very large products for Blizzard Entertainment. It seems to be geared on a “Monopoly” style game. I would also note that they claim 2.1 Total raised: $29.5mm. Read more: CrunchBase profile , TechCrunch.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

s other startup advantages include: A long media history: Companies such as Netflix and Buzzfeed are based in L.A. For companies in the media, entertainment, or content business, there’s no better place to be. This is one of the essential ingredients that make up a sustainable startup community.

Cornerstone OnDemand 100

Cornerstone OnDemand Startup Buzzfeed Los Angeles 100