SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 12, 2012

Fourth Annual 4th Annual Video Game Pitch Competition. Every year Westwood College brings together some of the interactive entertainment industry's most accomplished professionals to share their experience on getting started in gaming, what they've learned along the way and to discuss the future of the gaming profession.

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Competition Entertainment Ideas Help 113

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

Los Angeles-based Blizzard Entertainment has been unwillingly pulled into the ongoing political maelstrom in Hong Kong, after one of the competitors in its Hearthstone Grandmasters tournament expressed his support for protesters in Hong Kong on a post-game interview. Chung "Blitzchung" Ng Wai expressed his support for protesters in Hong Kong.

Entertainment 113

Entertainment Competition Los Angeles Angel 113

Tech.Co

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

From apps to hardware, to KickStarter successes and international startups, we’re inching closer to finding out who will take home the title of Startup of the Year competition at our annual Celebrate Conference in October. Among the dozens of participants that applied for the online competitions, only a few progressed into the semifinals.

Competition 110

Competition Mobile Startup Technical Review 110

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 14, 2010

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 -- How Savvy Companies Leverage Brand, Technology and IP Licensing to Leap Ahead of The Competition.

IP 100

IP Competition Technology Company 100

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Los Angeles-based Break Media , which operates a network of male-centric content web sites, said today that it has linked with home entertainment system company Yoostar in a promotion. According to Break,it is teaming up with Yoostar for a special, featured channel on the site focused on the "Yoostar Casting Tour" competition.

Break.com 140

Break.com Competition Content Media 140

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JULY 30, 2012

funding round this morning, to bolster its development of digital entertainment systems for fitness treadmills. One of the portfolio companies of Los Angeles-based venture capital investor DFJ Frontier has scored a big, $15.6M Netpulse , which is based in San Francisco, said it has raised $15.6M READ MORE>>.

Entertainment 145

Entertainment Venture Capital Competition Los Angeles 145

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AUGUST 30, 2010

Mail.Com Media Corporation), the Gross Family Foundation claims that MMC is using "FASHION ROCKS" to advertise and promote its own services, including claiming ownership of the Fashion Rocks charity and live music and fashion entertainment events.

Advertising 182

Advertising Entertainment Media Competition 182

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APRIL 21, 2014

The report says Beats Music also will face new competition from Spotify, which is rolling out a music partnership with Sprint which challenges Beats'' own deal with AT&T. entertainment billboard communications sprint hollywood spotify subscription service streaming music beats' READ MORE>>.

Report 138

Report Hollywood Entertainment Competition 138

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

The website--started by entertainment and digital industry vets Lisa Hennessy, Burton Roberts and Alex Boylan--said that users of the site compete by submitting a video application, which is voted on by an online community, and eventually will be filmed for a TV series debuting on AXS TV next year. READ MORE>>.

Social Media 153

Social Media Hollywood Competition Entertainment 153

L.A. Business Journal

AUGUST 2, 2018

s Blizzard Entertainment announced Aug. 2 that it added two new teams to its global e-sports competition, the Overwatch League. Santa Monica-headquartered Activision Blizzard Inc.’s

Activision 113

Activision Santa Monica Entertainment Competition 113

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Los Angeles-based esports- and gaming-media company New Meta Entertainment said this week that it has launched a new, esports website and media site, Raidiant, which is specifically aimed at women gamers.

Education 113

Education Entertainment Resource Content 113

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MARCH 22, 2019

Irvine-based esports league operator Allied Esports , and GameSpot , the online site focused on content around videogames which is part of CBS Interactive , said that they are in a sponsorship deal over a new, esports entertainment show. The two said the show will be streamed from the HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas on Twitch.tv.

Entertainment 113

Entertainment Content Competition Sites 113

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Santa Monica-based Super League Gaming , which organizes community esports events at theaters and other locations, has partnered with sports entertainment venue company Topgolf , where Topgolf will host amateur e-sports events and competitions. READ MORE>>.

Santa Monica 113

Santa Monica Competition Mobile Entertainment 113

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DECEMBER 3, 2008

One problem with other avatar technology, is that in most competitive cases what people are doing is using a standard head model and trying to apply a face to that model. Lots of work has also been done to take what was a face technology, and make it into a representation of a full head--and also to make it a consumer-grade experience.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Clearstone Venture Capital Media 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 19, 2011

Gamification Techniques for Entertainment and Media Executives: Applying the Latest in Social Game Mechanics and Techniques to Boost Engagement and ROI. Monday, April 25, 2011 -- Gamification Workshop. One of the hottest trends in marketing right now is called Gamification. See [link] (more)

Entertainment 124

Entertainment Media Competition Marketing 124

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MARCH 31, 2020

The Overwatch League , the e-sports league run by Blizzard Entertainment based on its popular game, has decided to shift to an entirely online format , in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The move--not a surprise--will move all of the League's events from weeks 14-27 to a "fully online" competition and broadcast format.

Entertainment 113

Entertainment Competition Product 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 12, 2012

A pitch competition featuring Australia's innovative startups in media, entertainment, and technology. Wednesday, January 18, 2012 -- Digital Australia Shootout. See [link] (more)

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Competition Media Startup 100

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NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012 -- Technology Outlook: A Panel of CIOs Discussing Major Trends, How They're Leveraging New Technologies, and How They're Making their Firms More Competitive Today's IT organizations are experiencing major paradigm shifts. Sr VP Technology - Fox Entertainment Group, 20th Century Fox Colin Schiller ?

Technology 113

Technology CIO AITP Activision 113

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 29, 2013

USC’s Marshall School of Business will host the second annual Silicon Beach Awards (SBAs), a $50,000 venture competition focused on innovation in technology & entertainment. We will also recognize the next generation of innovators as we award over $50,000 to participants in the USC Silicon Beach Awards venture competition.

USC 159

USC Cornerstone OnDemand Startup Conference 159

InfoChachkie

JUNE 9, 2011

Do you see crowd-ranked lists as ultimately competitive or complimentary to traditional and curated search? Such lists are great fun, but what are some Ranker lists that you think provide the greatest utility, beyond the pure entertainment factor? FTB is taking a somewhat different approach to curated search.

Google 264

Google Organic Search Sites Startup 264

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NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The Overwatch League , the new e-sports league based on Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment's popular gaming title, Overwatch, said today that it has announced its first sponsorship deals for the league, with HP and Intel. In addition, Intel will sponsor future Overwatch competitive events, in addition to the league itself.

Burbank 113

Burbank Entertainment Competition Los Angeles 113

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

With the step into groceries, Impossible Foods moves into direct competition with its bigger, publicly traded rival Beyond Meat, which is already selling its patties and sausages in major stores nationwide. Indeed, celebrities are some of the backers of Impossible Foods.

Southern California 195

Southern California SoCal Los Angeles Sample 195

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JANUARY 9, 2009

Los Angeles-based social networking web site said late Thursday that it has kicked off a competition to send a MySpace user to the Davos World Economic Forum. The competition is being driven by user-submitted videos, where aspiring reporters can explain why they should be chosen to travel to Davos. READ MORE>>.

Journal 100

Journal Social Network Press Competition 100

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DECEMBER 11, 2008

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment , which develops 3D avatar technology, said today that it has partnered with video game company GGL Global Gaming, to provide free game content on its web site. GGL operates a video game social networking site, which provides news, communities, and online gaming tournaments and competitions.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Mission Ventures USC Social Network 100

InfoChachkie

JULY 29, 2013

His talk was entertaining and informative and contained a number of witty entrepreneurial insights, such as: "Startups are like high school. A variety of dynamics, such the market''s rate of growth, competitiveness and maturation will impact your startup. Both are fun, but mostly in hindsight.".

Startup 229

Startup Course Entrepreneur Marketing 229

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 30, 2013

The team behind Two Bit Circus hopes to make education entertaining and entertainment more educational, by transforming the way people view games and amusement. Business Development Entertainment Gadgets Engineering Kickstarter Learning Steam STEAM Carnival Two Bit Circus' When you say ‘engineering’ to most kids they zone out.

High Tech 108

High Tech Entertainment Education Startup 108

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment venue operator AEG , and on-demand, mobile fueling provider Fuelster Technologies , which is based in Porter Ranch, said this week that the two are in a new partnership where Fuelster will offer up on-demand mobile fuel delivery to fans at Staples Center and L.A.

Demand 113

Demand Social Media Mobile Entertainment 113

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Ability to source information easily to help build a thesis around companies / industries / competition. Jordan joined us a couple of years ago from Fox Filmed Entertainment where he worked in corporate strategy and he previously had worked for GCA Savvian in investment banking.

Help 365

Help Invest Venture Capital Technical Review 365

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

They help find talented film makers globally, enter them into competitions and advance the best of them toward winners that get to produce full-length films. And to those who keep telling me that the CPMs are too low to make a business please stop thinking about two-way entertainment in only CPM terms. It’s entertainment.

Startup 380

Startup Media Content Platform 380

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JANUARY 24, 2019

The startup, which offers up dockless, electric bicycles to customers, said the funding round came from Tenaya Capital, Bullpen Capital, Crosscut Capital, 3L Capital, Naval Ravikant, and a number of strategic investors from the entertainment and sports communities. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 113

San Diego Southern California Entertainment Competition 113

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The SPAC said it is targeting businesses in interactive media, operating directly within or adjacent to competitive gaming and esports sectors or in industries with similar user characteristics or demographics including, but not limited to, ecommerce, media, content and other intellectual property, sports & entertainment, and social media.

Acquisition 100

Acquisition Social Media Entertainment Media 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Many questioned whether it could survive under the fail whale, inevitable competition from Facebook, founder fighting, fights with 3rd-party developers let alone become a revolutionary business that could make money. in fact we still look at many deals in the media sector whose main objective is to entertain people. Far from it.

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Funding Technical Review Ideas Startup 362

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Ali Khoshgozaran: Before we started the company, me and my partner had participated in the USC Viterbi startup competition. About 100 teams participated in that competition, and 10 teams were selected to be part of USC''s Viterbi Startup Garage program. How did Tilofy come about? What drove your interest in this area?

USC 236

USC Southern California Organization UCLA 236

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MAY 11, 2011

There is lots of competition in this area for serving retirement homes. Elizabeth Amini: My first company was in graphic design, and provide both graphics for the entertainment industry, but also buildling websites for UCLA and all kinds of places around science, astrophysics, and those types of departments. This is my third company.

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Study Startup Design Tips 252

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 3, 2009

The competition is drawing players from diverse marketsincluding digital media, internet services, and Telecom/IP communications companies. This is driving massive demand for new digital content distribution networks, in addition to an entirely new ecosystem of business and technology relationships. An entirely new industry is being formed.

Enterprise Forum 100

Enterprise Forum CalTech IP Content 100

The Huffington Post

MARCH 23, 2015

Tech has many facets that could infuse the entertainment industry taking interestings ideas from Seed to rapid growth stage. Read more: Thunderstruck Competition , Los Angeles , Los-Angeles-Tech , Los Angeles News.

Los Angeles 76

Los Angeles Angel News Entertainment 76

TechCrunch LA

MAY 17, 2019

Ficto is bringing to market adaptations of bestselling books and original productions which will be released with theatrical films and has plans in the pipeline for other forms of scripted and unscripted entertainment. The company is reportedly spending $5 million per hour of storytelling for some of its titles.

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Services Report Netflix Content 167