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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

I’ve spent a lot of my career thinking about digital and online video (with investments in companies like Maker Studios) so for that reason amongst many, I was excited to open the Upfront Summit a few weeks ago by interviewing Meg Whitman about Quibi and the digital media space. Between the heavy hitters at the helm, the more than $1.4B

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MAY 13, 2020

Irvine-based Allied Esports says it is ramping its online content efforts, with new original content and production in Europe. According to the company, it will launch a new HyperX show and move its Esports Expo "Gamevention" online, as gamers and esports fans have moved online during the pandemic. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 5, 2018

Getty Images has launched a new, custom content service in Los Angeles, called Getty STUDIO. According to Getty Images, STUDIO will be a "full-service production agency" and provide services to brands. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Santa Monica-based Tapatalk , which develops a popular mobile application to allow users to access and read online forums, is turning to Blockchain in an attempt to reward content creators. Tapatalk said its adoption of blockchain will make "micro-payments" more feasible.

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JULY 18, 2018

Los Angeles-based Brat , which operates a content production studio that creates teen content for the online, streaming market, has raised $30M in funding, the company deta‎iled on Wednesday. The funding came from Anchorage Capital.

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JULY 20, 2010

Westlake Village-based Pragmatic Solutions , which develops data analytics software for the computer gaming market, said Monday that it has launched a new product called mygameIQ. The firm said the product provides digital distribution and content management for gaming, allowing users to launch both browser-based and downloadable games.

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MARCH 7, 2014

Los Angeles-based Fullscreen , the YouTube network founded by George Strompolos, said this week that it has named Ashley Kaplan as Head of Content at the company. Fullscreen said Kaplan will oversee ongoing production and development of premium content. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 3, 2014

Los Angeles-based StyleHaul , which operates a YouTube network focused on fashion and beauty, said this week that it has named Mia Goldwyn as the company''s Chief Content Officer. stylehaul content executive fashion beauty youtube network hollywood fashionable video' READ MORE>>.

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TechEmpower

MARCH 4, 2024

AI empowers businesses to craft more impactful marketing campaigns by utilizing data analytics for content personalization and market trend forecasting, thereby significantly enhancing campaign relevance and effectiveness. By automating routine and complex tasks alike, AI allows engineers to focus on innovation and strategic tasks.

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APRIL 27, 2016

Amazon Studios , the content production arm of Amazon.com which is based here in Los Angeles, is reportedly working on creating virtual reality content , with a number of local and other VR companies. Amazon has not announced any details on its VR efforts, and has yet to roll out VR content on Prime.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Hispanic market, says it has rolled out a new product it calls Tastemakers. According to H Code, the new product offers up a "fully integrated" digital marekting and media solution to connect brands and agencies with U.S. Hispanic consumers. READ MORE>>.

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L.A. Business Journal

JULY 31, 2017

Sony Pictures Television has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Texas-based Funimation Productions Ltd., a distributor of Japanese anime content, valuing the company at about $150 million.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 27, 2020

The company’s entertainment is designed to be interactive with live-streaming, geo-location, live chat, polling, choice-based narratives, 360 viewing, augmented reality, and click through e-commerce, the company said.

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APRIL 23, 2018

billion in debt to fund content acquisition, production and development, potential acquisitions and strategic transactions, and other efforts, the company said this morning. The new funding will undoubtedly impact the Los Angeles region, where Netflix has based most of its content efforts. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 4, 2014

Santa Monica-based Demand Media said today that it is expanding its offerings in the content area, with an expansion of its Content Solution offerings. According to Demand Media, the expansion includes new content formats and enhanced "publishing and distribution strategies." READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. Content is a “hits-driven” business that makes it unattractive to investors – remember? Content goes global (of Maker Studios 4.4 Not so fast.

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JUNE 11, 2018

Amazon , through its Amazon Studios arm, is hoping to revive its content production efforts in Los Angeles, with a new head of its operations here, the company told media last week from various entertainment publications.

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JUNE 19, 2014

Culver City-based MiTu , a developer of digital content for the Latino market, said today that it has raised $10M in a Series B funding round. The company''s other investors included The Chernin Group LLC (TCG), Allen DeBevoise (Machinima) and Advancit Capital. mitu latino content venture capital hollywood' READ MORE>>.

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JULY 2, 2020

Hollywood-based Klio Studio , a new startup, said this week that it has launched a new, cloud-based production management solution aimed at the film, television, and commercial production market. per month; the company offers up a free trial. per month; the company offers up a free trial. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Hollywood-based Klio Studio , a new startup founded by a former US Navy officer-turned talk show host and film producer, has launched its software on Microsoft Azure, saying it has created a new, cloud-based production management solution, purpose built for film, television, and commercial productions. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Venice, California-based ZEFR , the content monetization and protection provider, said this morning that it has named Tom Furukawa as its new Head of Product. ZEFR said that Furukawa had most recently founded his own mobile ad company, and has 15 years of experience in the product management and technology development area.

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TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Enhancing Front-End Product Search We also developed a front-end search tool that revolutionized the way users search for products. Even if certain categories aren't predefined in the database, users still receive relevant product suggestions. Unstructured Data, as the name suggests, lacks a clear structure.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The two said they will product a 10-episode, half-hour series called "Deadbeat", which will be the first, co-production effort between the two companies. The companies said production on the series begins in the fall, and the series wil be distributed on Hulu and Hulu Plus in the U.S., READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 6, 2014

Los Angeles-based streaming television provider Hulu is bolstering its original content efforts this Friday morning, saying it has named Beatrice Springborn as the company''s Head of Originals. Springborn joins the company from Storyline Entertainment, where she was head of television, in charge of the MTV series "Happyland".

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 30, 2014

He has a long career in developing products and companies (such as Pogo, Excite@Home, Demand Media, The Daily Plate and now TasteMade) discussed much about his career choices and lessons. In the first clip (42 seconds long), Joe discusses what makes a good product manager. If you don’t know Joe, you should.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Subscription, on-demand video production company Shootsta , which offers up an online, subscription-based video production service aimed at large brands, has set up shop in Carlsbad, the company said today. The Sydney, Australia-based company said it launched its U.S. The company said it serves U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Entrepreneurs have always believed that their product or service must show real value to customers, but today the smart ones are even able to make their marketing valuable. The days are gone when marketing was all “pushing product.” by the so-called godfather of content marketing, Joe Pulizzi. The key is consistency.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

What you don’t realize is these famous investors only deal with entrepreneurs who sold their last company for a $100M dollars or more. For the rest of us, we need a business plan, as well as a product plan. Let me assure you that a business plan and product plan are two different things (I have personally written several of both).

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AUGUST 8, 2011

Santa Monica-based Docstoc , the online business documents site headed by Jason Nazar, has quietly been ramping a video content effort at the site. Disclaimer: socalTECH has also contributed content to the new section.) READ MORE>>.

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Southern California Edison Blog

MAY 15, 2020

Without the proper bandwidth, your enterprise is limiting its ability to effectively host videos and load other forms of content. Media and content creation businesses expanding their services to meet future content needs require a network that can support growing media content demands. in 2018 was 228.8 Dark Fiber.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Based on a couple of recent job postings at Amazon.com, the company is looking to hire a positions geared at creating original programming for Amazon, based in Sherman Oaks, as part of the firm's People's Production Company. According to reports , and are expected to generate content for both online and traditional distribution.

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MAY 3, 2013

Los Angeles-based CraveOnline , the online unit of Evolve Media which caters to men with its video and other online content, said it has set up its own studio for creating original video. The company said it has opened up a new, 4,000 square foot studio at its Los Angeles headquarters specifically to create original video. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 20, 2016

Santa Monica-based MGID , a provider of native advertising software and a native advertising network, said last week that it has launched a new, anti-ad blocking product. The company said its new technology allows publishers to trigger warnings and bypasses blocking attempts by software ad blockers. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 21, 2014

Are you a content creator for the web? It turns out, nowadays, creating the content is only a small part of your job description The most successful YouTubers, studios, brands and agencies today are intensely focused on using social media to engage with fans, get that content out there, and grow their audience.

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APRIL 17, 2019

j2 Global said the acquisition will help it grow its global customer base, provide it with access to new markets, and will expand its product lineup. j2 Global said these latest acquisition are not expected to be material to the company. j2 Global said these latest acquisition are not expected to be material to the company.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Rotter joins the company from Break Media, where he was Execuktive Vice President of Programming, in charge of Break Media''s in-house creative agency and production arm, Creative Lab. evolve media break executive content marketing video' Rotter previously also served at Universal Music Group. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 19, 2014

Los Angeles-based Sidevision (www.sidevision.com) has developed a set of tools--aimed at content creators, multi-channel networks (MCNs), and others--to help connect online videos with e-commerce. as part of that company''s Warner Media Camp accelerator. Where is your product today? We also helped launch a company Pluto.TV.

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